Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Hidden Costs of Forklift Impacts and How to Prevent Them
Forklift impacts are among the most common safety risks in material handling environments. Forklift impact prevention is more than just a safety measure. It’s a cost-saving strategy that protects your people, infrastructure, and bottom line.
Let’s Talk Technical with Qorvo: Advancing RF Circuit Simulation
Shawn Luke recently had a “Let’s Talk Technical” conversation about simulation for RF design with Mike Engelhardt, renowned physicist and analog engineer for Qorvo. Mike is well known for his contributions to circuit simulation software, including LTspice and QSPICE.
The No Collar Workforce: How Agents Bridge Execution and Strategy in Industrial Operations
Industrial operations have traditionally been divided into blue collar and white collar work - operational execution versus operational planning and decision-making. But this traditional division of labor is quickly falling apart in modern manufacturing.
Why Industrial Giants Are Racing Against Time to Replace Their Leaders
The leadership vacuum is compounded by another problem: Talent pipelines are shrinking just as companies are consolidating. Manufacturing alone experienced 415,000 job vacancies in June 2025, according to The National Association of Manufacturers.
When Seconds Matter: How American Turned Products Found Hidden Capacity on the Shop Floor
ATP has been in operation for more than four decades, has over 100 employees, and has 30-plus machines across two facilities. The company has built a reputation for producing tight-tolerance components at scale.
Trends in the North American Connector Market in Relation to Industrial Automation
The North American market is strategically important for Harwin, and we have recently completed a market survey of developers and buyers in this region. This captured many of the concerns facing engineers relating to connectors.
How Manufacturers Are Reimagining Customer Relationships for 2026
One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing is the move toward truly customer-centric operations. Manufacturers are reassessing everything from technology investments to service models with the goal of delivering more reliable, personalized experiences.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
The Multi-Million Dollar Mistake: Why the Technology Business Case Is Not a Strategy
In many cases, the cost of that mistake can quietly creep past eight figures. The problem isn’t that companies are investing in technology. It’s that they are confusing a technology business case with a manufacturing technology strategy. And the two are not the same.
2026 CNC Machining Trends to Pay Attention To
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In this article we discuss the five major trends expected to shape CNC machining in the coming year — and how forward-looking manufacturers are already preparing for them.
How Equipment Downtime Management Protects Your Entire Manufacturing Network
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When production halts, companies hemorrhage money. It is essential to identify and address problems to mitigate interruptions effectively.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Comau Expands Wearable Robotics With the New Mate-XT Go Exoskeleton, Enabling Advanced Ergonomics to Support Workers Across Demanding Environments
? By reducing physical strain by up to 50% during repetitive and overhead tasks, MATE-XT GO helps improve worker comfort and stamina while supporting productivity across the entire shift
? The new MATE-XT GO delivers higher assistance in a lighter, more accessible and easier-to-maintain solution designed for large-scale adoption and ideal also for SMBs
? Made in Italy and certified as Category II Personal Protective Equipment, MATE-XT GO is ready for use in regulated professional environments and supports safer, more sustainable working conditions in manufacturing, construction, logistics, agriculture, skilled trades and emerging sectors
Quiet Operation: With 22GPT LN and 32GPT LN - New Low-Noise Gearhead Models for the GPT Family.
These new gearheads have been specifically designed for applications where noise reduction is crucial such as in laboratories, optical devices, medical applications, or testing and measuring systems.
Cimcorp Wins "Most Innovative Automation Solution" in the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards US
Dream Factory was selected for transforming tire production through intelligent, end-to-end automation
ASC Global's MRO Market Report Q1 2026
This report delivers a forward-looking view of the evolving market, covering lead-time shifts, shorter product lifecycles, and emerging manufacturing innovations.
Flexxbotics Extends SAP to Enable Autonomous Process Control for Scalable Manufacturing Autonomy
Flexxbotics' approach directly connects plant assets, automation, robots, inspection systems, and sensors into SAP-driven production workflows - transforming traditionally siloed automation cells into fully orchestrated, enterprise-connected systems for autonomous manufacturing.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system is engineered to provide dependable protection while simplifying installation, maintenance, and future layout changes. Unlike traditional bolted systems, our welded sleeve design allows rails to drop in and lift out easily, reducing labor time and minimizing downtime during repairs or modifications. Available in Lite Duty, Standard, Heavy Duty, and our Twin Rail configurations, these systems are built to handle real-world warehouse impacts. Proudly manufactured in the USA, our guardrail delivers durable, modular protection that adapts as your facility evolves.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Datanomix
Datanomix empowers manufacturers of all sizes to increase productivity and profitability through its Data-Powered Production™ solutions. Its product portfolio includes Production Monitoring, G-Code Cloud™ + DNC, TMAC AI™, and ToolAnalytix™ - all designed to turn machine data into actionable insights with zero operator input. Headquartered in New Hampshire, Datanomix software analyzes real-time production signals to identify bottlenecks, improve quality, and provide prescriptive coaching to drive continuous improvement. For more information, visit www.datanomix.io.
