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MBT Today
 
  August 19, 2026
 

 
Firefighters work to put out a blaze after an explosion at Brent Industries, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Toledo, Ohio.

Two workers were killed.

 

IEN recently teamed up with Sikich to survey corporate leaders and shop floor workers to uncover their perspectives regarding technology implementation.

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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.

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The program comes in the aftermath of cyberattacks on water infrastructure that hit 12 states.

 

This Fortinet POV breaks down the four barriers (competency, capability, capacity, and complexity) keeping manufacturers from truly understanding their risk, and shows why operational visibility, not just investment, is the key to turning awareness into action.

 
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The funding will also go toward expanding rocket-motor production.

 

The "SUCCES" framework transforms forgettable presentations into compelling stories that drive actual business decisions. See what "SUCCES" looks like, and how to incorporate it into financial presentations using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.

 
Stamping

The company designs custom tooling and produces parts for highly regulated industries.

 
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