Manufacturing Today Issue - 244 January 2026 | Page 3

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Issue 244- 2026
With in-house mastery and precision finishing, Hublot elevates the art of contemporary watchmaking
Main Interview Data coming from the frontline must be accurate, timely, and consistent
Artificial Intelligence Why you must treat AI as a practical tool, not a technology experiment
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Manufacturing Today. This month, our features explore agentic AI and the benefits it will deliver; talent and the importance of people; cybersecurity and the dangers

that remain; and supply chain transparency. In addition, our main interviewee delves into smart data capture. He notes:“ Data still lives in silos across production, warehousing, transport, and service, and teams often lack a single source of truth.”
Speaking of data – MT is hosting a webinar in February that will include fascinating perspectives on using digital tools to manage increasingly complex and connected supply networks. For more info and to sign up, head to page 42.
Visit the insights section to learn how forward-thinking manufacturers are navigating the shifts in the manufacturing landscape. Direct from industry leaders who are tackling real challenges, these experiences offer valuable lessons for manufacturers at every scale.
Libbie Hammond, Editor LH @ finelightmediagroup. com
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