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    Maintenance Mindset: The business case for ICML 55.1 — Better lubrication, fewer breakdowns, higher profits
    Michael Holloway
    May 7, 2025
    Learn how implementing ICML 55.1 reduces downtime, maintenance costs, and extends machinery lifespan.
    Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Wolfspeed, Matalco, AlaTrade Foods, and more
    Alexis Gajewski
    May 12, 2025
    A wave of consolidation and restructuring is redefining the manufacturing workforce and the future of production.
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    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from WiM, Siemens, Sandvik, and more
    Alexis Gajewski
    May 8, 2025
    In this industry roundup, we highlight how executives and policymakers are steering the future of the industry.

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