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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:
Largest Global Industrial Wood Pellet Supplier Files for Bankruptcy
Maryland-based Enviva filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. The company’s debts exceed $2.6 billion.
VW’s New Tech Could Keep You from Hitting a Deer
In Australia, kangaroos account for more than 80% of fatal animal strike collisions.
Philips, Which Made Millions of Defective CPAP Machines, Ordered to Overhaul Manufacturing
Philips can’t make sleep apnea machines in the U.S. until it meets a number of safety requirements.
U.S. Residents Admit to Scheme to Send Aircraft Parts to Russia
Two Florida residents and Russian nationals have pleaded guilty to conspiring to acquire and illegally send controlled aviation tech to Russia.
Quaker to Shutter IL Plant, Lay Off More Than 500
The Quaker Oats plant that has been a staple in Danville, Illinois, since 1969, will close its doors on June 8, 2024.
In Case You Missed It
GM Drops Base Hummer, Cheapest Trim Now $98K
The $86,000 base model is no longer in the works.
New App to Assist Farms in Forecasting
Predictive planning using simulated weather, cropping, market and farm conditions
AI-Powered Solution Can Bridge the Skills Gaps in Industrial Maintenance
Fluke Reliability provides a range of technologies that are helping manufacturers do more with less resources. The latest is Azima DLI, an AI-powered vibration analytics and remote condition monitoring solution, which looks to be the next big thing in machine maintenance.
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