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Ford's Recall Remedy; JBS Facility Closures; GM Strike Ends | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 274

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Iran-Linked Group Claims California Water Hack

Although the hack could have been worse, it serves as a warning throughout the industrial sector.

Ford Motor Sues to Shut Down Lemon Law Fraud

Ford is taking on "a fraudulent and illegal billing factory."

The Hidden Costs of Standing Still

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.

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NOW Available on Demand: From Reactive to Ready

Leading manufacturers are moving beyond AI experimentation, and we've revealed how they're driving results. See poll results from our live audience and a lively discussion and question/answer session.

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The U.S. and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, in Beijing.

China Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions on Tech Giants

The sanctions apply to defense industry companies.

L3Harris Delivers Next-Generation Air Force One

The 747-8i transformation took less than a year.

Bringing the Power of Video AI Tools to the Plant Floor

Watch the discussion between editorial director Anna Wells and Spot AI on how video AI agents can uncover production floor risks, including missing PPE, idle workstations and operational bottlenecks.

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This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows the Ras Laffan industrial area in Qatar on March 6, 2026.

Qatar Gas Export Terminal Blast Kills 13

The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets.

A boxer armoured personnel carrier, from left, a Puma infantry fighting vehicle and a Leopard battle tank are displayed during the opening of a new production line production line of Boxer 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier produced by pan-European defense company KNDS in Munich, Germany, on April 22, 2026.

Tank Maker Set for Expansion Amid Defense Production Boom

The company's products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks.

Cabinet Coolers End Costly Shutdowns

A low cost, reliable way to cool & purge electronic control panels. EXAIR Cabinet Coolers incorporate a vortex tube to produce cold air from compressed air - with no moving parts. Learn more now "How EXAIR Cabinet Coolers Can End Costly Shutdowns".

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