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June 12, 2026

When a Toilet Maker Becomes a Chip Supplier: How AI Is Reshaping Manufacturing in 2026

A 108-year-old toilet maker is sending more than half its capex to chip ceramics. A construction firm has watched data centers swell from 15% to 40% of its portfolio. A bankrupt shoe brand sold for $39 million surged 600 percent on a press release. Five case studies that separate substantive AI pivots from financial engineering. Continue reading

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May 29, 2026

Simulation vs Digital Twin: What It Means for Industrial Digital Transformation

Discrete event simulation and digital twin technology are central to industrial digital transformation. Understanding their distinct roles determines where manufacturers invest their digital transformation budgets. Continue reading

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