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MBT Today
 
  October 1, 2026
 
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Autonomous solar-powered sailboat with white sails on blue water near waterfront buildings

They call it the Albatross.

 

 
Aerial view of shipping port with cargo cranes, stacked containers, and docked vessel at waterfront terminal

Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.

 
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The interstate criminal enterprise showed all the trappings of organized crime.

 

IT and ops leaders: manufacturing software budgets vary widely, and hidden fees catch many off guard. Compare real pricing for Cin7 Core, Fishbowl, Katana Cloud Inventory, and others, plus questions to ask before you sign. 

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As more files, devices, suppliers, and OT data flows become connected, cyber risk expands in an industry already targeted more than any other. Learn how to protect critical operations in the age of AI.

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Electronics factory workers in maroon uniforms assembling components at industrial workstations in a bright manufacturing facility.

It will produce up to 60 million pieces of jewelry a year.

 
Robotic hand pointing at red warning triangle symbol with binary code background representing cybersecurity threat detection

There's a serious disconnect between attack frequency and confidence in containing future hacks.

 

Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency.

 
Industrial facility with rows of large rectangular structures under white roof framework and connecting piping systems

Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.

 
Robotic arms assembling blue car door on factory assembly line

The company works across multiple industries, including automotive, electronics and data centers.

 

Waiting to modernize your ERP may seem like the safe choice—but hidden costs can quickly add up. Discover the real price of waiting and how timely ERP modernization drives faster growth, sharper insights, and long-term competitive success.

 
Tall telecommunications tower with red and white striped antenna against clear blue sky

The developer describes it as the tallest in the world.

 
Formal meeting in the Oval Office with government officials and American flags in background

South Korean officials said they have not committed to the project.

 
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Rolando Palacios, Senior Coaching Director at QAD Redzone, featured in 5 Minutes with Manufacturing NET interview series

Engaging with workers leads to a greater sense of value and a connection to company goals.

 

 
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