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MBT Today
 
  August 14, 2026
 
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This undated photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, shows the shattered window on a Ryanair plane that was broken by a stray engine part shortly after takeoff, causing a man's head to be sucked into the hole.

New findings explain what happened.

 

 
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The automaker wants to be able to maintain vehicle production during a crisis.

 
Lincoln

The automaker plans to phase out imports from China for the U.S. market.

 

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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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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Manufacturing

As NAM recently pointed out, "The American story has always belonged to the makers."

 
This photo provided by Ford shows the Escape, which is in its last year of production. The small SUV offers comfortable seating, a smooth ride quality, and easy-to-use controls as well as hybrid and plug-in powertrain options.

From Ford to Volkswagen to Tesla.

 

Discover cutting-edge strategies and peer-led discussions on building smarter, more agile and sustainable manufacturing ecosystems amid growing regulatory pressures, shifting trade dynamics, and rising expectations for resilience and strategic autonomy.

 
Zero Trust Maxxa Satori

Much of the foundation for meeting quantum demands exists due to current initiatives like zero trust.

 
Northrop Grumman employees celebrated a new Florida facility with federal, state and local officials during an employee engagement event.

The new 300,000-square-foot site features space for over 1,200 engineers.

 

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

 
Ransomware

Addressing the speed, stealth and scope of evolving ransomware attacks against manufacturers.

 
Heart Aerospace X1 First Fight

It used approximately $5 worth of electricity.

 
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From 0 to 62 mph in 2 seconds.

 

 
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