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💴 This Week in Manufacturing

As a newsletter focused on American manufacturing, we’d be the first to agree that origin matters. Whether it's clear in your branding, featured in your ingredients, or just your facility’s location–consumers notice. Today’s newsletter celebrates domestic origins across the board.

Starting strong, our feature company, Mountain Dog, shows that the “Last Frontier” is breaking new ground in dog treats showcased by its high-quality Alaskan brand.

Next, our headlines cover the benefits of domestic energy production (solar and lithium-ion batteries), cultivated meat innovation, and more!

This week’s podcast episodes, from The Manufacturing Executive and a16z cover the origins of information and influence.

Finally, our Fun Fact highlights how the right technology can change the manufacturing game, whatever the origin!

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⚙ Manufacturing Headlines

• Canadian Solar and Sol Systems Collaborate to Boost Solar Module Manufacturing in the U.S. [SolarQuarter]

• Large-scale cultivated meat production coming to California [AgFunderNews]

• Alaskan entrepreneur serving salmon goodness [CompanyWeek]

• U.S. expected to outpace Europe in lithium-ion battery cells [PV Magazine]

• Rare Earth enters into supply agreement with ReElement Technologies [Green Car Congress]

• Velo3D’s Metal AM Technology to Accelerate Production for the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Fleet [3D Printing Industry]

CONSUMER PRODUCT

♨️ Mountain Dog

When you live in Alaska you must be inventive. This Army veteran created a new way to make all-natural salmon dog treats into a thriving business.

Using a newly acquired freeze dryer, Kevin Thompson started experimenting with turning salmon trimmings into all-natural, fish-shaped dog treats. After test marketing the product at a local farmer’s market, Thompson knew he was on to something unique.

When his dog treats caught the attention of the regional Walmart, his new company was on its way.

Upshot: “There is an Alaska dream that runs through the lower 48, so Alaska itself is a premium brand. We are selling the dream of Alaska through dog treats.”

FROM THE FEED

📱Food Manufacturing Machines

 🤨 Did You Know?

According to a recent study,

83% of manufacturers

believe that smart factory solutions will transform production in five years.

^{Source: Deloitte}

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