Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Laying the groundwork for smarter manufacturing - Enhancing factory foundations for reduced downtime, more efficient production
As factories get smarter, they become capable of producing more efficiently, often triggering the need for expansion. This expansion includes better space utilisation, the adoption of newer, larger systems, and an increase in physical footprint.
Upgrade Your Mezzanine Flooring While Avoiding Timely and Costly Replacement
Mezzanine floors are important in many facilities. They provide extra space for storage or work without taking up more ground space. However, they often face heavy use from equipment and people. Over time, this can cause the floor to wear down.
Battery Manufacturer Cuts Scrap by 90% and Streamlines Prototyping
Lithos has now built a repeatable system through PICO to speed up prototyping, minimize losses, and ensure every change is intentional, traceable, and scalable.
From Legacy to Leadership: Building the Manufacturing Company of Today
While the idea of a greenfield smart factory is appealing, it’s simply not the reality for most companies. What they need isn’t a futuristic leap—but a practical step forward. That means modernizing existing operations to build a factory of today.
Transforming manufacturing growth and efficiency with AI translation
The strategic adoption of AI translation platforms is enabling many manufacturing companies to achieve significant advancements in efficiency, cost reduction, and global reach.
Innovation means also taking risks
On the importance of optimized processes, the freedom to come up with ideas and the courage to try something new: as Managing Director, Dr. Udo Haberland is responsible for the areas of Development, Research, Quality, Logistics and Production.
Adapt Your Warehouse Operations Using a Low Code Application Platform-Based WMS
Today, modern software development methodologies have designed new platforms that have components and functionalities that are tightly connected to a single, large database. Individual components can be separated and modified independently.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
DFAM: WHY PURPOSEFUL GEOMETRY MUST REPLACE PASSIVE OPTIMISATION

Rather than embracing the full potential of AM, many engineers merely adapt existing designs or lean heavily on software-driven outputs, confusing automation with optimisation.
Barriers to investing in CNC automation in 2025 - Transforming CNC automation obstacles into pathways for growth
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Here Hakan Aydogdu, CEO at Tezmaksan Robot Technologies delves into these critical obstacles and reveals how innovative technologies and forward-thinking strategies are breaking down barriers, paving the way for a transformative shift in manufacturing.
3D Printing Revolution: How Localized Manufacturing Is Reshaping Global Trade
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In the realm of advanced manufacturing, robotic large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is rapidly emerging as a strategic tool for businesses seeking to bypass traditional trade constraints and build more resilient operations.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
PSB Industries Fueling Innovation: The Past, Present, and Future of Gas Processing Technology
By: Brian Meyer, VP-Sales, PSB Industries.
Molex Introduces TrackLabel BLE Printable Asset Labels with Real-Time Location Sensing to Enhance Supply Chain Visibility, Logistics and Inventory Monitoring
• Versatile smart label combines thinnest form factor, peel-and-stick design and patent-pending activation to facilitate flexible, fast placement and easy operation
• Seamless integration with Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacon technology enables transmission of accurate location data over long distances
• Environmental monitoring tracks movement of high-value, temperature-sensitive goods, supports regulatory compliance efforts and maintains product integrity
• Ideally suited for automotive, food and beverage, industrial automation, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and telecom applications
Manufacturing Corporation of America Acquires Fossil Industries, Reopens Facility and Restores Jobs
Strategic acquisition strengthens MCA's metal fabrication capabilities while bringing workforce back to tri-state operation
Top Supply Chain Project Award Highlights Shiplify's Partnership Success with Trinity Logistics
Shiplify, a leader in accessorial revenue identification, and Trinity Logistics, a top 3PL provider, have been named winners of the 2025 Top Supply Chain Project award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The award honors transformative projects that improve efficiency, visibility and collaboration across the supply chain.
CloEE Raises $600K to Accelerate AI-Driven Process Manufacturing in the US, Nordics, and Italy
CloEE, an AI agent that optimizes factory operations, enhances sustainability, and drives annual revenue growth for discrete manufacturing companies, has attracted investment
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

FAULHABER MICROMO
Since 1961, FAULHABER MICROMO has partnered with OEMs to deliver high precision, high performance, custom micro motion system solutions to markets such as medical, robotics and automation in North America. FAULHABER MICROMO's tradition of innovation started decades ago in Germany. The groundbreaking invention of the FAULHABER coreless winding started it all for a market that produces millions of motors today.
How can the FAULHABER MICROMO team help you deliver your next innovation to market first?
Learn more about MICROMO's solutions for the most demanding applications, our diverse motion products and technologies, online ordering, Engineering and R&D teams, Clean Room Assembly, Machining Center and other services at our Clearwater, FL facility at www.micromo.com.