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    Apple Commits to New Plant in Houston

    Feb. 24, 2025
    $500 billion investment in U.S. operations throughout the next four years means more R&D, call centers and TV shows, but only one big manufacturing commitment.
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    Is Getting an AI Agent for Your Machine Tools a Good Idea?

    March 28, 2025
    Agentic AI could redefine what’s possible at “lights-out” factories. Human labor may suffer…but not the way you might think.
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    Siemens Completes $10 billion Purchase of Altair

    March 27, 2025
    The Michigan simulation software company will enhance Siemens’ ability to be all things to all manufacturers, industry expert says.
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    Digital Tools

    The Untapped Opportunity in B2B Digital Commerce for Mid-Market Manufacturers

    March 24, 2025
    In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, we discover opportunity around digital commerce for mid-market manufacturers.
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    What Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers Need to Know About Implementing CMMC

    March 14, 2025
    This article will look at what manufacturers need to know about CMMC 2.0, what it will take to achieve certification, and how to get started.

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