downtime

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But those payoffs only partially cover the financial hit, and don’t cover factory downtime while suppliers seek new business and retool plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Carmaker Mercedes Benz uses digital twins of its factories and assembly lines to reduce downtime, and also to test its driving software in simulations before real-world deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The Navy acknowledged there had been some issues, citing the vessel's leadership as saying "clog incidents are addressed promptly by trained damage control and engineering personnel, with minimal downtime".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It’s a big jump, but February 2025 sales data were impacted by plant downtime to upgrade equipment for an updated Model Y.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“I can eat leftovers and catch up on some reading. A little downtime sounds great.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence