Boiler Explosion at Int'l Paper; Fire at Harley Supplier; Army Tests New Grenade | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 272

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is brought to you by Spot.AI. Transform your plant floor with AI that understands the physical world. Imagine if your existing security cameras could do more than just record—what if they could actively protect your team and optimize your entire production line? In a new video, Anna Wells dives into how Spot.AI is revolutionizing manufacturing with intelligent video AI agents. You will discover how to leverage the camera infrastructure you already own to uncover hidden risks and streamline your daily operations. Watch the video to learn how to: - Enhance safety, like automatically detecting missing PPE and hazardous conditions before accidents happen. - Crush operational bottlenecks by identifying idle workstations. - And maximize your tech ROI by seamlessly integrating advanced AI with your current camera setup. From basic security deterrence to full-scale manufacturing optimization, this informative session offers a practical blueprint for implementing video AI on your plant floor. Watch the video, right now.  Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: \- Wisconsin Castings Supplier Suffers 'Significant Fire Event' \- U.S. Army Testing First New Hand Grenade in Nearly 60 Years \- Boiler-Related Explosion at International Paper's NC Plant Injures Multiple Workers **In Case You Missed It** \- How a Stamp Factory Reddit-Sourced Its Rubber Waste Problem  \- Real-Life AI Part I: 6 Use Cases That Reclaimed Hours of Wasted Time \- Which Shocks Pose the Biggest Risks to Global Food Systems  *Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.*