Manufacturing industry solutions
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Build the digital thread and optimize your manufacturing information management
Manage information across your value chain with OpenText's digital thread. Reduce the cost of poor quality (CoPQ), improve productivity, and enhance customer satisfaction by organizing, integrating, securing, and automating information flows for a single source of truth.
Connect and manage critical points throughout your supply chain
Accelerate supply chain efficiency by automating processes, integrating partners, and leveraging AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. Implement real-time visibility, predictive insights, and seamless collaboration across your entire manufacturing network.
Create a safer workspace and transform safety information management
Enhance workplace safety by organizing, integrating, automating, and securing critical safety information. OpenText™ solutions create centralized safety playbooks, enable IoT monitoring for product safety, and deliver exceptional support during incidents.
Build the digital thread and optimize your manufacturing information management
Manage information across your value chain with OpenText's digital thread. Reduce the cost of poor quality (CoPQ), improve productivity, and enhance customer satisfaction by organizing, integrating, securing, and automating information flows for a single source of truth.
Connect and manage critical points throughout your supply chain
Accelerate supply chain efficiency by automating processes, integrating partners, and leveraging AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. Implement real-time visibility, predictive insights, and seamless collaboration across your entire manufacturing network.
Create a safer workspace and transform safety information management
Enhance workplace safety by organizing, integrating, automating, and securing critical safety information. OpenText™ solutions create centralized safety playbooks, enable IoT monitoring for product safety, and deliver exceptional support during incidents.
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Industrial manufacturing
OpenText helps industrial manufacturers accelerate innovation, optimize operations, and ensure compliance by automating supply chain management. Create partner management, enable real-time data insights, and improve productivity through secure, integrated information management solutions.
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OpenText enables automotive manufacturers to achieve secure B2B data exchange, real-time supply chain visibility, process automation, and AI-driven analytics. Enhance efficiency, compliance, and innovation across global operations and complex partner ecosystems.
OpenText powers the digital automotive industry with smart manufacturing
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Manufacturing information management fuels innovation in the automotive industry
Explore the infographicHigh tech
OpenText supports high-tech manufacturers in accelerating innovation, automating supply chain processes, and ensuring compliance with global mandates. Cloud-first solutions integrate ERP and CRM systems, leverage AI for insights, and provide secure, real-time global collaboration.
See how ON Semiconductor benefited from using OpenText solutions
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Esprinet optimized electronic document exchange with OpenText
Read the customer success storyAerospace
OpenText equips aerospace manufacturers to boost efficiency, safety, and innovation across engineering, production, and regulatory environments. Improve secure information management, automated quality and compliance processes, and advanced supply chain visibility.
5 advantages of enabling digital threads in manufacturing
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Predictive and prescriptive maintenance are revolutionizing operations
Read how technology can help you save moneyLogistics and transportation
OpenText transforms logistics and transportation by automating supply chain processes, providing end-to-end shipment visibility, and accelerating partner onboarding. Leverage AI and IoT to deliver real-time insights, optimize routes, and boost efficiency across global networks.
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Air France saved time and ensured compliance with OpenText solutions
Read the customer success storyManufacturing use cases
Drive manufacturing success with integrated information management, cloud, analytics, AI, and IoT solutions. Connect data, automate processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and deliver real-time insights for smarter, secure, and agile operations.
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Real-time supply chain visibility
OpenText™ Business Network Cloud integrates IoT sensors and B2B data to track shipments and inventory across global supply chains. Manufacturers gain actionable insights to mitigate disruptions, cut delays by 30 percent, and align production with demand.
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Predictive maintenance
Leveraging IoT sensors and OpenText™ Analytics Cloud, manufacturers predict equipment failures before they occur. AI models analyze vibration, temperature, and usage data to increase uptime by 20 percent and extend asset lifespans through proactive maintenance.
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Automated compliance and security
OpenText™ Content Management centralizes quality documents and automates compliance workflows. Real-time audit trails and granular access controls ensure ISO/FDA adherence, reduce audit preparation time, eliminate non-conformance risks, and protect sensitive information through robust security features.
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Digital thread for PLM
OpenText digital thread links PLM, ERP, and MES systems, creating a unified data flow from design to delivery. This breaks down silos, accelerates product launches, and ensures accurate data access across engineering, production, and logistics teams.
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Supplier onboarding
OpenText™ Trading Grid automates supplier onboarding with pre-built EDI templates and APIs. Cut activation from weeks to days and maintain B2B transaction accuracy while securely scaling global partner networks.
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AI-driven insights optimization
OpenText™ Intelligence uses AI and analytics to help manufacturers and transportation companies automate processes, predict trends, and optimize supply chain management. Make faster, smarter decisions for greater efficiency and reduce operational costs.
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Building the digital thread for manufacturing
Manage information across the manufacturing value chain to reduce the cost of poor quality (CoPQ). Organize unstructured information, integrate it, secure it, and automate its flow across the enterprise.
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Link knowledge to processes
Drive seamless integration of enterprise content and workflows with OpenText™ Content Management
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Streamline engineering document management
Accelerate engineering workflows and eliminate bottlenecks with OpenText™ Content Management for Engineering
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Optimize quality control processes
Command consistent quality standards and reduce defects with OpenText™ Content Management with quality control
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Free product information from silos
Break down PLM data barriers and supercharge collaboration with Product Information Collaboration Platform by vdR Group
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Ensure health and safety compliance
Enforce up-to-date safety protocols and minimize risk with OpenText™ Content Management with document control
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Integrate projects and enterprise documents
Unify project workflows and documentation for total control with OpenText™ Content Management with project control
Embracing predictive maintenance to drive greater asset utilization
How IoT and AI can sustain “always on” operations through predictive maintenance that predicts component failure, digital twins, and a digital backbone with role-based secure access to information.
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Securely exchange equipment sensor data
Support predictive maintenance with trusted information flows using OpenText B2B integration
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Analyze massive datasets for insights
Build reliable predictive models to detect failures early using OpenText™ Analytics Database
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Boost productivity with automation
Utilize secure generative AI for analyzing documents for ensuring compliance using OpenText™ Content Aviator
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Extract predictive data from images
Apply image analytics to photos and videos for insights using OpenText™ Knowledge Discovery
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Optimize and automate operations
Boost manufacturing efficiency automation and structured workflows with OpenText™ Service Management
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Control secure access to service data
Protect and authenticate product information with OpenText™ Core Secure Access
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Orchestrate sensor data in the cloud
Strengthen predictive insights with AI-driven tools using OpenText™ Aviator IoT
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Centralize documentation for insight
Unify reports and various documentation to drive predictive analysis using OpenText™ Content Management
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Search product information to gain insight
Quickly troubleshoot with data contained in ERP, PLM, MES, and 106+ other repositories with OpenText™ Aviator Search
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Centralize video and image assets
Organize product images, compliance docs, and brand assets with OpenText™ Digital Asset Management
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Use technology to reduce downtime
Help teams fix issues faster with AI-powered support using OpenText™ Service Management Aviator
Total experience for manufacturing
Embracing a total experience strategy to increase innovation, accelerate time to market, and boost engagement.
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Transform communications into experiences
Deliver personalized customer interactions with OpenText™ Communications
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Build consistent brand experiences
Enable secure access to media assets with OpenText™ Digital Asset Management
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Deliver personalized web experiences
Streamline omnichannel engagement with OpenText™ Web CMS
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Drive effectiveness through connection
Link content and workflows using OpenText™ Content Management
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Automate manual content workflows
Streamline processes like invoicing and data extraction handling using OpenText™ Core Capture
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Automate customer service processes
Improve efficiency with AI-powered OpenText™ Process Automation
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Analyze data to personalize service
Drive recommendations and support with OpenText™ Analytics Database
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Enable fast issue resolution
Help staff self-solve customer issues using OpenText™ Service Management Aviator
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Enhance personalization with AI
Elevate communications and drive customer success using OpenText™ Experience Aviator
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Unlock insights to boost sales quality
Improve contact center performance using OpenText™ Content Center Analytics
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Orchestrate the full customer journey
Manage acquisition through loyalty with OpenText customer journey and data
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Accelerate customer support with AI
Ease information overload with OpenText™ Content Aviator
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Speed up customer data retrieval
Reduce wait times across channels using OpenText™ Information Archive
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Gain insight across 160+ sources
Improve service delivery using OpenText™ Aviator Search
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Resolve requests with SME knowledge
Support faster customer resolution using OpenText™ Service Management
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Simulate and test customer journeys
Uncover performance issues using OpenText™ Core Performance Engineering
Safe workplace for manufacturing
Evolve your safety strategy to reduce risks for employees and customers with up-to-date playbooks, secure information exchange, and unsafe performance detection.
Top reasons for a safe workplace-
Streamline safety-critical documentation
Digitize and manage incident reports, SOPs, audits, and safety data with OpenText™ Content Management
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Migrate documentation with AI precision
Enrich, classify, and centralize safety-critical content to reduce risk using OpenText smart migration
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Centralize SOP governance
Build and manage safe-workplace playbooks to protect staff using OpenText™ Content Management with Document Control
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Digitize and classify safety documentation
Leverage AI to capture and organize critical data with OpenText™ Core Capture
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Track critical parts in real time
Monitor spare parts and ensure operational safety with OpenText B2B integration
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Orchestrate equipment sensor data
Exchange real-time IoT signals to prevent unsafe conditions using OpenText™ Aviator IoT
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Predict failures before they occur
Use real-time data to predict maintenance needs and avoid risks with OpenText™ Analytics Database
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Guide teams to self-resolve safely
Champion GenAI to help staff address safety concerns with OpenText™ Service Management Aviator
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Enable fast access to safety answers
Empower field teams with AI-powered assistance to locate critical information using OpenText™ Content Aviator
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Maintain accurate technical safety info
Navigate change orders and collaboration for engineering with OpenText™ Content Management for Engineering
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Ensure safety through CAPA tracking
Drive compliance and quality with preventative action using OpenText™ Content Management with Quality Control
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Search safety data instantly
Access safety-critical answers across 160+ systems with OpenText™ Aviator Search
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Ask GenAI for delivery status
Mobilize a conversational advisor to locate spare parts instantly with OpenText™ Business Network Aviator
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Trace products to prevent safety risks
Enable fast recall and quality checks with OpenText™ Core Product Traceability Service
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Resolve service issues faster
Connect SMEs and frontline staff to reduce risk using OpenText™ Service Management
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Trigger recalls before risks escalate
Deploy AI to personalize alerts for safety actions with OpenText™ Experience Aviator
Transforming manufacturing with generative AI
Unlock innovation and efficiency for a competitive advantage with AI-assisted design optimization, predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, and process optimization.
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Transform manufacturing workflows with AI
Leverage AI across daily operations to unlock new efficiencies using OpenText™ Aviator
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Track deliveries with a GenAI advisor
Get real-time updates on parts, equipment, or services using OpenText™ Business Network Aviator
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Detect threats with AI-driven security
Optimize machine learning to uncover hidden risks in massive datasets with OpenText™ Cybersecurity Aviator
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Enhance communications with GenAI
Deliver secure, personalized experiences using OpenText™ Experience Aviator
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Find answers across systems instantly
Swiftly retrieve information from multiple repositories with AI using OpenText™ Aviator Search
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Develop custom AI-powered workflows
Leverage APIs to build tailored apps with OpenText™ Aviator Thrust
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Boost productivity and reduce overload
Simplify access to critical content with secure AI by using OpenText™ Content Aviator
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Accelerate support with private GenAI
Enable faster issue resolution and service response using OpenText™ Service Management Aviator
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Accelerate DevOps with AI
Streamline development, testing, and deployment using OpenText™ DevOps Aviator
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Make smarter decisions with enterprise AI
Organize, process, and analyze complex data using OpenText™ Aviator Platform
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Connect sensor data for predictive maintenance
Exchange real-time insights and avoid unsafe operations using OpenText™ Aviator IoT
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Explore AI use cases with experts
Test ideas and prototype securely with OpenText™ Aviator Lab in the private cloud
Reimagine information management for manufacturing
Transform knowledge workers and elevate human potential to innovate, optimize manufacturing operations, and deliver quality products to your customers.
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Reimagine knowledge across manufacturing
Use AI-ready content management solutions with OpenText™ Content Cloud
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Connect once and reach your entire supply chain
Automate B2B collaboration and traceability with OpenText™ Business Network Cloud
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Support predictive maintenance and safety
Exchange IoT sensor data securely using OpenText™ Aviator IoT
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Beat threats across your organization
Protect data, users, and applications using OpenText™ Cybersecurity Cloud
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Cut IT costs and complexity
Transform operations and reduce overhead using OpenText™ Observability and Service Management Cloud
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Build digital systems faster with DevOps
Automate development and QA with OpenText™ DevOps Cloud
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Create unforgettable customer experiences
Transform customer interactions using OpenText™ Experience Cloud
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Build customer apps on proven tech
Develop on trusted information management tools with OpenText™ Thrust
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Improve productivity, quality, and safety
Ease information overload with a secure AI assistant using OpenText™ Content Aviator
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Track critical resources and products with GenAI
Get delivery updates with a self-service advisor using OpenText™ Business Network Aviator
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Turn data into your biggest asset
Predict, act, and scale real-time insights using OpenText™ Analytics Cloud
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Find hidden security threats with AI
Leverage agile threat detection and machine learning with OpenText™ Cybersecurity Aviator
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Speed up service and issue resolution
Enable faster answers with private generative AI using OpenText™ Service Management Aviator
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Deliver apps faster with AI-powered DevOps
Accelerate development and testing using OpenText™ DevOps Aviator
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Transform customer communication with AI
Use generative AI and image creation with OpenText™ Experience Aviator
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Customize apps up to 75% faster
Harness Thrust APIs to accelerate development with OpenText™ Aviator Thrust
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Resources
Safe workplace for manufacturing
Read the overviewDelivering end-to-end asset visibility
Read the white paperManufacturers turning to cloud-based B2B integration to build resilient supply chains
Read the executive briefSafe workplace for manufacturing
Read the overviewDelivering end-to-end asset visibility
Read the white paperManufacturers turning to cloud-based B2B integration to build resilient supply chains
Read the executive brief
See how Old World Industries processes more invoices and focuses on resolving issues
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OpenText automates B2B transactions, integrates trading partners via OpenText Business Network, and provides IoT-driven analytics for real-time visibility, reducing delays and optimizing inventory management
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Yes. OpenText™ Documentum™ for Quality and Manufacturing automates GMP/21 CFR Part 11 workflows, enforces audit trails, and secures sensitive data, cutting audit prep time and ensuring regulatory adherence.
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OpenText™ Content Management for PLM breaks silos between PLM, ERP, and MES systems, enabling seamless sharing of CAD files, specs, and change orders across teams for faster time-to-market.
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Yes. OpenText AI and IoT solutions analyze equipment sensor data to predict failures, reduce unplanned downtime by 40 percent, and optimize asset lifespan.
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Yes. OpenText provides certified, productized integrations with SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce, enabling seamless content and process management directly within these enterprise applications. Users can access, manage, and govern information in their familiar environments, breaking down silos and boosting productivity.
SCHOTT creates a polished accounts payable process
SCHOTT achieves 99 percent faster invoice processing with OpenText AP automation for SAP.
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Metal Tech MFG optimizes its B2B integration and EDI automation capabilities
Metal Tech MFG automates EDI, saving 40 hours weekly and boosting B2B visibility.
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How predictive and prescriptive maintenance are revolutionizing operations
Discover how AI-driven maintenance prevents failures and boosts operational efficiency.
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