OEM
noun
: one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers
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Samples are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2026, and a first demonstration is currently underway with a leading OEM as part of an ongoing project.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The threshold to use an emergency alert was only met once the fire started and began to threaten communities, the OEM statement said.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
SoonerSafe is a program created by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and funded by FEMA based on presidential disaster declarations.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
British converter Sussex Campervans aims to make the new camper van green well beyond its all-electric powertrain, maintaining OEM components and decor wherever possible while leaning on sustainable materials of its own.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The threshold to use an emergency alert was only met once the fire started and began to threaten communities, the OEM statement said.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
SoonerSafe is a program created by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) and funded by FEMA based on presidential disaster declarations.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
British converter Sussex Campervans aims to make the new camper van green well beyond its all-electric powertrain, maintaining OEM components and decor wherever possible while leaning on sustainable materials of its own.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
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“OEM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OEM. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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