Industrial Equipment News (IEN)

Since 1933, IEN has been a go-to source for the industrial sector, providing the latest updates on products, components, and equipment. This information helps industrial engineers make informed purchasing choices, leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings in manufacturing and product development. Staying true to its product-focused roots, IEN utilizes various platforms, including print, web, video, email, and social media, to share this essential information. The revamped IEN still offers a bi-monthly print magazine, but we've also introduced a series of daily e-newsletters, all supported by our continuously updated website, IEN.com, and a new web series called IEN Now.

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Ocean Navigator Fire Traced to Shoddy Maintenance

2 days ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptOn October 9, 2023, the Ocean Navigator passenger vessel owned by Victory Cruise Lines began a 10-night cruise from Montreal, Canada, to Boston, Massachusetts, with 128 passengers and 82 crewmembers aboard. Nine days later, at about 7:00 am, the vessel was docked in Portland, Maine, when a fire broke out in the engine room. The NTSB released a report this week that traced the fire to debris in the engine's lube oil system, which led to a catastrophic mechanical failure in the no.
The $25,000 Electric Truck; Pyrex Plant Closes; MEP Funding Turmoil | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 216

4 days ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. When dock scheduling gets jumbled, the costs add up quickly. Overbooked appointments lead to trucks on standby, which means detention fees, overtime hours, and lost customers.
As Tariffs Put Trade Between China and the U.S. in Peril, Chinese Businesses Ponder the Future

1 week ago | ien.com | Huizhong Wu |Didi Tang

When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn't find the barriers insurmountable. He gave up some of his profits and offered his client, a snow-bike factory in Nebraska, price cuts ranging from 5% to 10%. It seemed to work: The factory agreed to a new order of molds and parts.
Honda Looks to Drastically Ramp Up U.S. Manufacturing

1 week ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptIn March, Honda became one of the first tariff dominos to fall when the company scrapped plans to make the Civic Hybrid in Mexico and moved production to Indiana. Now, according to Reuters, the automaker is looking to increase U.S. production by some 30% over the next two-to-three years.
Whirlpool's Layoffs; Torpedo Bat Demand Skyrockets; TI Cuts Jobs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 215

1 week ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke |Anna Wells |David Mantey

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. Despite being a global leader in lawn and garden care, Scotts Miracle-Gro previously managed logistics and dock schedules on spreadsheets and printed schedules.
Trump Administration Moves to Gut Program that Helps Small Manufacturers

2 weeks ago | ien.com | Nolan Beilstein

TranscriptThe Trump administration reportedly plans to end funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, a public-private partnership that supports small and medium-sized manufacturers, which represent nearly in the U.S.While the Department of Commerce did not officially announce a funding cut, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) issued a statement that said the Trump administration would halt funding for 10 MEP centers.
Dual Reports Highlight Manufacturing as Leading Ransomware Target

2 weeks ago | ien.com | Jeff Reinke

Two leading providers of industrial cybersecurity solutions - NordStellar and BlackFog - recently unveiled findings demonstrating a continued surge in ransomware attacks. While the numbers help illustrate the dire need for manufacturers to take stronger actions in defending their enterprise against these groups, what is more telling is the ongoing lack of basic defensive strategies that are aiding the hacker's efforts.
Bezos-Backed Startup Building $25K Electric Truck

2 weeks ago | ien.com | Ben Munson

TranscriptA stealthy EV startup with financial backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly building a $25,000 electric truck. According to TechCrunch, Slate has been up and running since 2022 and quietly assembling a team of automotive experts from companies like Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and Harley-Davidson.
50-Year-Old Iron Castings Plant to Close in Alabama

2 weeks ago | ien.com | David Mantey

TranscriptLate last year, Michigan-based Grede LLC told workers at its 50-year-old foundry in Brewton, Alabama, that the company planned to shutter all manufacturing operations by the end of 2025. On April 1, the company issued a WARN notice with the state that says the wind down will begin on May 22, 2025, and some 160 employees will be affected. But it turns out many more will be out of work.
Harley-Davidson Is Looking for a New CEO

2 weeks ago | ien.com | David Mantey

Harley-Davidson's board of directors today confirmed that the company is actively looking for a new CEO to succeed Jochen Zeitz, who has led the company since February 2020. Late last year, Zeitz informed the motorcycle maker that he planned to retire in 2025. The notice triggered a search for candidates to take over the helm. Harley-Davidson has hired an unnamed executive placement firm; Zeitz will remain CEO until a successor is found and throughout a transition period.