Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures as Threat Actors Set Their Sights on the Manufacturing Industry

To manage these risks at scale, organizations need modern Privileged Access Management (PAM). Unlike legacy access controls, modern PAM enforces least-privilege access, monitors high-risk accounts in real time and integrates seamlessly with broader security ecosystems.

Sustaining a Positive Manufacturing Workplace in an Evolving AI World

If businesses approach the transition to an AI-enhanced workplace strategically, it can lead to a workforce that is invested, outcome-oriented, and well-positioned for a successful future.

The Next Industrial Epoch is Here: Why Acting Now is a Strategic Imperative for Manufacturers

The convergence of technological maturity, proven financial returns, and a strategic need for resilient domestic production has created a generational opportunity, and the window to act is now.

Why Automation, Not Wafer Size, Determines Semiconductor Fab Cycle Time

New 200 mm capacity is often built from scratch or heavily refurbished, making it easier to apply the same automation patterns used in 300 mm fabs. The result is convergence; wafer diameter still affects output per lot, but it no longer indicates the level of automation.

AI in Manufacturing: Why Now Matters

In an environment driven by Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, AI empowers shops to act faster and smarter, without adding more headcount.

Using AI to Solve the "Execution Gap" in Manufacturing

Max AI doesn't just bridge the execution gap - it sets a new standard for modern manufacturing. By acting in real time - watching, thinking, and doing - it removes the friction and firefighting that once consumed operators, supervisors, and planners.

The Library of Machine Malfunctions and Changing the Factory-Worker Relationship

The goal from day one was clear: build the definitive source of industrial reliability knowledge, and open it up to empower teams everywhere to shift from reactive troubleshooting to proactive control.

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9 Evidence-Backed Predictions for the Next Decade of Auto Part Manufacturing

As the industry navigates the next decade, it will adapt to the digital transformation and the emergence of smart vehicles. Here are nine evidence-backed predictions for the next 10 years of auto part manufacturing.

How Real-Time Manufacturing Operations Drive Competitive Advantage in Volatile Markets

Manufacturing executives confronting today’s operational challenges recognize a fundamental truth: traditional execution systems designed for stable markets have become organizational liabilities.

How to Employ AI in Manufacturing Sales

AI agents can help ensure every interaction across every channel contributes to a single, intelligent sales motion, including always-on gathering insights like on which SKUs are trending to develop and implement real-time optimizations.

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Wauseon Machine Announces Strategic Reorganization: Introducing Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision

A Focused Structure Designed to Accelerate Innovation and Customer Impact

Smarter Maintenance in Modern Cement Plants with Flir Acoustic Imaging

Flir acoustic imaging cameras uncover hidden leaks and inefficiencies in cement plants, helping teams reduce downtime, cut energy costs, and boost performance.

DigiKey to Highlight Innovative Automation Products and Industry-Leading Suppliers at SPS 2025

Global distributor offers unmatched depth and breadth of industrial automation products available in Europe

Rootstock Acquires Praxis Solutions and Appoints Praxis Head Ohad Idan as VP of Product

Acquisition deepens Rootstock's Salesforce ecosystem expertise to accelerate agentic capabilities, extend professional services capacity, and strengthen ERP product leadership

Stratasys Expands Beyond Polymers, Adding Production Grade Metal Manufacturing Technology to its Offering with Tritone Technologies

Global leader in polymer additive manufacturing enters the metal 3D printing sector, expanding its total addressable market through an investment and commercial agreement

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The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

With four production facilities in the Midwest, on both coasts, and in the South, NORD is prepared to serve you with some of the shortest lead times in the industry. We house extensive component inventory, allowing us to assemble and ship 25% of all standard product orders same or next day!