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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Tesla Quietly Pushes Back Humanoid Robot Timeline - @4:33
While the focus has been on Tesla's potentially shifting role in the EV market, the company also quietly pushed back the timeline on Optimus, the humanoid robot the company has been working on for years.
Manufacturing Defect Caused Wind Turbine Blade to Break Apart - @14:46
On July 13 parts of a wind turbine blade started breaking apart and falling into the ocean.
3-Row Ram Pickup May Be More Than Just a Concept - @23:25
Dodge unveiled the all-electric Ram 1500 Revolution concept at CES last year. It had a 500-mile range, a configurable cabin and a third row. The production version, when it rolled out, was missing some of these exciting features.
Stellantis May Kill Money-Losing Vehicle Brands - @35:29
In the company’s latest earnings report, Stellantis reported a net profit plunge of 48%. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, never one to shy away from uncomfortable statements, says the company may have some tough decisions ahead as he looks to right the ship. This includes reducing production rates due to high inventory and even killing some underperforming brands.
Ford F-150 Lightning Almost Pays for Itself Through Grid Deal - @48:00
A handful of Ford F-150 Lightning owners in Maryland will participate in the nation’s first vehicle-to-home power plant.
In Case You Missed It
Extortion and Gang Violence Are Hitting Big Corporations in Mexico - @59:53
Cartel violence has long hit smaller businesses; now, it's affecting parts of the broader economy.
The Empire State Building Would Fit Inside DigiKey’s Massive, Highly Automated New Warehouse - @1:06:22
DigiKey's new warehouse has 2.2 million usable square feet, making it one of the largest warehouses in North America.
Congress Says American Flags Should Be Made in USA - @1:15:46
Soon, Old Glory will have to be born in the land of the free and not merely flying over it.
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