Faculty Syllabus

INMT-1419 Manufacturing Processes


Dacey Hussion


Credit Spring 2026


Section(s)

INMT-1419-001 (17295)
LEC F 5:30pm - 8:10pm RVS DLS DIL

LAB Th 5:30pm - 8:10pm RVS RVSS 103

INMT-1419-002 (17296)
LEC M 5:30pm - 8:10pm RVS DLS DIL

LAB Tu 5:30pm - 8:10pm RVS RVSS 103

Course Description

This course will explore a variety of methods used in manufacturing processes for service applications and the materials used to produce them. A continued focus throughout the course will be on the interactive nature between the materials and the processing methods and how that interaction affects the ability to produce a desired product and to achieve the desired service properties. The range of materials studied will include metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. The range of processes studied will include rolling, casting, welding, heat treating and assembly. The continued evolution of both materials technology and fabrication technology will be emphasized.

Course Rationale:

Manufacturing Processes is the course used to introduce the basic concepts of materials and manufacturing technology to the student.
Upon completing the course the student should have basic knowledge of classes of materials and the achievement of their service characteristics
by  manufacturing processes and follow on treatments.


Course Requirements

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is very crucial and may make the difference between passing and not passing this class. Students are expected to show up to every class and be on time. More than three unexcused absences from the class may result in you being dropped from the class.

There are a number of in-class exercises and labs where working in groups is key to the successful outcome. In these settings team work, cooperation, and patience is essential for success.

Electronic Devices

Students must turn off or mute all cell phones during lab and class time. No Tablets, IPods or other MP3 type devices are allowed in class. No text messaging is allowed in class.

Food and Drinks

Food and beverage items are not allowed in the classroom nor the laboratories.

Exams

There will be 3 Exams covering the course material posted for this course. The exam times and content are announced in advance of the exam. Students are expected to take the exam at the scheduled time and place. 

Assignments will help prepare the student for the exams. The instructor may specify additional material to aid in preparing for the exams.

Assignments

Assignments are due per the course schedule. The specific lab assignments and homework problems due are listed in Black Board in their respective sections/folders within the Course Material section as well as the instructions for completing them. Late homework/lab assignments will not be accepted unless approved by the instructor

Incompletes

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied:

The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstance beyond their control. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed to earn a “C” by the end of the semester.

Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor.

A “Report of Incomplete Grade” form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the department.

To convert the incomplete “I” into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than 2 weeks prior to drop date of the that semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically become a letter grade of “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

Exams  -  20% each 

Labs - 20% (average lab grades)

Homeworks – 20% (average homework grades)

Course Letter Grade Assignment

90 – 100: A

80 – 89.99: B

70 – 79.99: C

Below 70: F


Readings

Textbook is not required but highly recommended: Manufacturing Processes: Materials, Productivity and Lean Strategies. Third Edition. J. Barry DuVall and David R. Hillis. The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. , ISBN 978-1-60525-569-9.

Course Material - Required(provided): Slide material and homework/lab assignments listed in Blackboard for our course.


Course Subjects

  • Introduction to Manufacturing 
  • Subtractive Processes
  • Additive Processes
  • Formation Processes
  • Conditioning Processes
  • Finishing Processes

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Learning Objective

The student will determine properties of materials and different processes. The student will become familiar with manufacturing processes used to manufacture products using today's technologies. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • The student will demonstrate appropriate use of laboratory tools.
  • The student will identify the application of materials for specific service requirements 

End-of-Course Outcomes

Identify classes of materials, understand their service characteristics and limitations, evaluate properties through certain test methods.


Distance Learning

For Distance Learning Students the following is also required:

  • Access to a computer with internet access for accessing Blackboard course content.
  • Access to a computer with Microsoft Office and Adobe Reader 11 or newer
  • Headphones for listening to lecture videos in a noisy environment (optional).

Distance Education

This course is being offered as both a traditional and as a hybrid course. The same course material, content, and outcomes are being delivered for both. Roughly the same amount of time (class time and homework time) is required to complete either the traditional or hybrid course. Distance Learning is NOT a self-paced course with all of the work due at the end of the semester. You will need to hit weekly targets for homework or tests. It will be to your advantage to plan your time wisely and work ahead of the specific course due dates.   

 Is Distance Learning Right for You? Check out the following.

 Learning Style Survey:  Get an idea of your aptitude for distance education.

 Technical Skills Checklist: Find out if your technical skills and experience meet the needs of DL courses at ACC.

 For general information, see: Distance Learning Student Handbook

 Course Evaluations

DL course evaluations are conducted each semester in conjunction with on-campus evaluations. Student feedback received from evaluations is vital to the success of the program. It is shared with instructional departments and used to improve courses. Thank you very much for your participation. Instead of the in class paper forms used for this purpose these evaluations are done via Online Services.  Follow these steps:

1.  Go to Online Services.

2.  Click the "Current Students" icon and log in.

3.  Select "Distance Learning" under the "Faculty Evaluation" heading.

4.  Pick the current term from the drop down list.

5.  Choose each class/instructor, complete the evaluation, and submit.

Specific Distance Learning requirements for this course:

LECTURES: All lecture material has been provided in Power Point slide format via Blackboard.

TESTING: Three chapter exams are given online. Please see blackboard for details about dates and times.

Once an exam is started, it must be completed in one sitting.


Student Support Services

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).   SAS offices are located at each major campus.  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Accommodations will not be provided retroactively. Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include face-to-face and online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. Tutoring schedules can be found at:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules

Library Services

ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet check out, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services.  In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website and students can use their ACCeID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos.   ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat.  Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation. Visit:

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow. Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance. More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection.”

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

Clinical Counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling.

If an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis. They will alert appropriate personnel. You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After Hours:
If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

 Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

  • Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
  • The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
  • Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
  • Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:  
    1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Course/College Policies

Course Policies 

  • No Food or drink allowed in class.
  • The student is expected to clean up after themselves.
  • During lecture, the student is expected to be seated at a desk.
  • The workbenches are for labs only.

The student shall not swap, remove, or rearrange the test equipment, desks, or workbenches.

Each student must have the necessary materials for labs and examinations. Students are expected to spend time outside of class in preparing for exams, labs and completing reading assignments. Assignments will be posted on Black Board and should be checked regularly.

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is very crucial and may make the difference between successfully completing this class or not. All students are expected to attend every class and to be punctual. If you are late, leave early or come in and out of the classroom, this will count as an unexcused absence. Coming in and out of the classroom is disruptive to the other students and the professor.  If more than three unexcused absences or unsatisfactory compliance with other course policies, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. If you cannot attend a particular class session, please discuss the conflict with me in advance (in person, via phone or email). Lectures are not covered in an assigned textbook.

Interpersonal skills are critical to both working with peers and leading others. It is expected that you will be respectful of the opinions and property of others. Be aware of and responsive to one’s behavior on others and work with others to resolve problems.

Dialogue is a plus. Questions are best asked during class.

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

WITHDRAWALS POLICY

If circumstances arise such that you cannot complete this course, it is to your advantage to drop the class by the
deadline to avoid getting an unsatisfactory grade on your permanent school record.  Students or instructors may initiate withdrawals anytime during the semester before the official withdrawal deadline.  Withdrawal forms are available from campus Admissions and Records offices.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or
later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals

The last day to withdraw is April 27, 2026.

MISSED EXAM AND LATE WORK POLICIES

Attendance and being on time is mandatory and does affect your grade. Students who have three or more un-excused absences may be dropped from the course or having 10 points being deducted from the final class grade. An unexcused absence is the following: If you are late more than 15 minutes, leave early (more
than 30 minutes) or come in and out of the classroom where you disrupt the other students and the class lecture.  

These grading criteria may be modified as needed for the class during the semester. I expect a very high level of professionalism in class and at outside sites. Take advantage of this course to your fullest because it will best replicate and prepare you for work in many industries.

  • Missed or Late Homework or Lab Results – Please turn the homework and lab results at the date specified. Late homework and/or will not be accepted unless the instructor allows it.
     
  • Exams – NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN unless a written medical or personal reason is submitted to the instructor and notice provided beforehand. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to allow a make-up exam or not. If a make-up exam is allowed, it may be the same or a similar exam.
       
  • Final Exam - NO Final Exam is given currently in this course.  

Exams will cover the material presented and may also consist of reading and lab assignments.

Labs assignments if applicable will require set-up, running the experiment, and analyzing of your results. These are due by the date indicated unless otherwise specified and will be graded in class. Time will be given during class to work on lab assignments.

Students must submit his/her own work to get credit. A lab project submitted after the due date will have points deducted. Lab assignments not turned in will be assigned a grade of zero. Late lab assignments will not be accepted.

INCOMPLETES

  • A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied: The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.  The student must have earned at leasthalf of the grade points needed to earn at least a “C” by the end of the semester.
  • Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor.
  •  A “Report of Incomplete Grade” form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the   
     Program Coordinator.

To convert the incomplete “I” into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than the withdrawal date of this following semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically becomes a letter grade of “F” for the course.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols

 

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  While some health & safety protocols are no longer mandatory, the college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

ï‚· If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.

ï‚· If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely

available.

ï‚· If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

ï‚· Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. Because of the ever changing situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at

   https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.

ï‚· The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.

ï‚· Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a

disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional

concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from

the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking

examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating,

fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and

association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

 

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-

responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus: (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling. While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/propertydamage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.    

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at: http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

For Fall, 2021, the Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours.  Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

  • Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
  • Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
  • Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
  • Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing isavailable for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests
  • Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for theindustry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC. The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct examinations and other assessments here.

Artificial Intelligence Policy for the Departments of Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing

  1. Introduction: The use of generative AI (GAI) is permitted in this course under certain conditions and with instructor approval for the purposes of enhancing learning while maintaining academic integrity.
  2. Rationale: GAI is permitted to foster technological fluency and to leverage advanced tools for research, projects and other relevant assignments, as long as it does not substitute for the students’ original work, critical thinking and learning.
  3. Definition of GAI: Generative AI encompasses technologies that create content through learned patterns and data without direct human input.
  4. Usage Permissions: Permitted: GAI can be used for initial research, idea generation, and learning coding practices. It is not to be used for final submissions unless explicitly cited and discussed. Students should check with their instructors for approval before using AI in their assignments.
  5. Resources: The ACC Library provides guidance on the ethical and effective use of GAI. Additional resources may be provided by your instructor.
  6. Assessment: Contributions of GAI must be clearly cited and will be assessed on the student’s ability to critically analyze and integrate the AI-generated content.
  7. Penalties: Misuse of GAI, including a failure to cite, will be considered a breach of academic integrity, with consequences including a failing grade for the assignment and academic review.
  8. Exceptions: Should the technology be required as an accommodation, exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Addendum/Degree Information

  • DEPARTMENTAL ADDENDUM
    • Engineering Technology & Advanced Manufacturing Students who are seeking a degree or certificate should visit with an Area-Of-Study advisor:
    • Additional Area-Of-Study advisors can be found using this link, Find-My-Advisor

       

      For online advising, please go to the following site:

      https://students.austincc.edu/advising/online-advising/

      High School students taking classes in dual enrollment or as part of an academy or institute will have different advisors and counselors assigned to them.

    • All students are expected to check their ACC gmail regularly throughout the semester. We will be sending pertinent information about scholarships, the course schedule, job & internship opportunities, Microsoft Azure free student software program, career fairs, special events, and etc.  Your instructor will also be communicating with you in this way.

Office Hours

T Th 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM RVS Building S Room 103

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T Th 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM RVS Building S Room 103

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Published: 01/13/2026 13:30:51