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  January 28, 2026
 

 
An employee processing fiber at a Corning optical fiber manufacturing facility in Concord, North Carolina.

The company will need a new factory and a lot more people to make it happen.

 

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A strong annual maintenance plan drives structured success for maintenance managers and their teams. It centers on defining key metrics, creating initiatives to drive the maintenance program, and inspiring continuous improvement.

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KHK SI internal gears are designed to deliver exceptional strength and durability.

 
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It embeds electric motor/generators in a gas turbine engine to supplement power.

 
This undated image provided by Katerina Harvati shows various angles of a 430,000 year old wooden tool from Greece.

So, what did they do?

 

By November 10, 2026, all Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors will be required to obtain their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) by passing a Level 2 assessment conducted by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO).

 
The FORT Robotics Safe Remote Control Pro in a warehouse.

When fixed limits fail.

 
US President Donald Trump talks to media during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. ()

These researchers have doubts.

 
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It can reach speeds of up to Mach 0.95.

 

Today's capital equipment and industrial machinery manufacturers face many challenges, from disruptive global supply chains to inefficient processes. Learn why Epicor Kinetic, the AI-powered cloud ERP, is tailored specifically to meet and beat these challenges.

 
An MD-11F is seen parked at the UPS North Maintenance Hangar, Nov. 8, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.

The crash had a devastating impact in Louisville.

 
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Researchers etched the interior to create nano-pits on the surface.

 
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These changes can make or break retention.

 

 
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