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MBT Today
 
  November 6, 2026
 
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The EV debuted as a prototype in 2019 with a memorable gaffe.

 

 
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The company said it will find the best future use for the affected sites.

 
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Construction is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

 

Spend less time prepping for calls, summarizing meetings, updating your CRM, drafting follow-ups, digging for account context, and figuring out next steps. Join our webinar on Tue, Nov 10 at 1:00 PM CDT to take away a practical list of tasks an AI sales assistant can carry.

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WAGO’s 753 I/O system offers all the functions required for every fieldbus, reducing wiring expenses, but also preventing unplanned downtime and associated service costs.

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Voters in local referendums cast ballots overwhelmingly in favor of restricting data centers.

 
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Explore which industries are gaining momentum and which are facing challenges.

 

Interpower® IEC 60320 Inlets, Outlets, and Sheet E Rewirable Plug Connectors are IEC components made in the U.S.A. Need C13s/C14s, C19s/C20s? Each country-specific plug powers up to 10 devices using IEC 60320 components with Accessory Power Strips.

 
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Sugar guides sellers to the "3.6-degree view" of focused priorities and actions.

 
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Exclusive insight on zero trust, segmentation strategies, and the true role of AI in cybersecurity.

 

The so-called “safe” approach to updating enterprise-level software and data systems has proven to be more harmful than helpful in many situations. Manufacturing.net editors Jeff Reinke and Anna Wells break down the four biggest risks of taking a conservative approach to upgrading.

 
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Vulnerabilities led to disruptions and financial losses and highlighted OT cybersecurity needs.

 
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The platform was developed for manufacturers that need to know their AI investment is delivering measurable...

 
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WATCH: It learns on the job and can do the task itself, typically within a month.

 

 
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