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In this episode’s news report, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck provides updates about:

• 2025 smart manufacturing and mobility trends & predictions, including GM layoffs, Chinese manufacturers relocating and more.
• Endress+Hauser’s TÜV Rheinland IEC 62443-4-1 security standard certification.
• Key leadership changes at Fluke Corp. and Rockwell Automation.
• HMS Networks’ reorganization into three divisions.
• And more.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

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