Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Mastering Powder Management in Metal Powder-Bed AM
We talk about “industrialisation” and “serial production.” Then we manage one of the most critical variables in the entire process chain (the powder) like it’s a static material that arrived with a certificate.
Engineering Innovation Through AI, Simulation, and Quality-Driven Design
In this interview, Viraj discusses how manufacturers can leverage digital engineering, simulation, and quality-by-design principles to accelerate innovation while building more reliable, efficient, and resilient products.
The Smart Factory: Less Waste, Less Downtime, More Control
The difference between a good manufacturing operation and a great one comes down to control: those who can manage their processes in real time stop reacting to problems and start getting ahead of them.
Why Warehouse Software Go-Lives Fail - and What Global Supply Chains Pay for It
The recommendations below apply to any warehouse management system implementation. I'll use SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) as my primary example, since that's where I spend most of my time.
7 Critical Design Challenges for High-Precision Gantry Automation Systems
Designing, manufacturing, and controlling a high-precision gantry is a complex, multidisciplinary challenge that requires deep expertise in structural mechanics, thermal behavior, mechatronics, and advanced motion control.
Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Bike Safety with Velo AI
By choosing Hellbender as its trusted hardware partner, Velo AI was able to reduce its development time, get its product to market, and execute on its core mission – creating safer streets for cyclists – sooner.
How Dominique Bastien Turned Gondola Restoration Into a Specialized Manufacturing Discipline
Over the years, we developed much more precise restoration procedures. Things like sanding sequence, machine pressure, heat control, polishing compounds, and movement patterns all became extremely important.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Your Manufacturing Supply Chain Tech Implementation Went Live But No One Knows How To Use It
Months of planning, design sessions, data migration, integration work, testing, and executive updates. The platform is live. The project dashboard turns green. The software vendor confirms the system is working as designed. Then the harder question shows up.
How to Maintain Consistent Weld Strength During High-Speed Automated Production
The need for quality control doesn't disappear when facilities install robotic welding cells. High-speed automated weld penetration depends on thermal management, adaptive controls, continuous monitoring and nondestructive testing.
The Value of Additive Manufacturing — When it Works, Why it Works
The fastest way to lose trust in AM is to apply it indiscriminately. The fastest way to unlock its value is to treat it like what it really is: a precise manufacturing tool with defined strengths, defined trade-offs, and a growing role in modern production systems.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
THE ASSEMBLY SHOW AND THE QUALITY SHOW 2026 EXPAND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER A MORE COMPREHENSIVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
New Collaborations with Quality, Electronics, Smart Factory, and STEM Organizations Create Unmatched Opportunities for Learning, Innovation, and Workforce Development
Aetina Expands Its NVIDIA Jetson Thor Portfolio with Support for New Jetson T3000 and T2000 Modules
The upcoming DeviceEdge AIE-KT and new fanless AIE-PT systems will support NVIDIA Jetson T3000 and T2000 modules, enabling scalable, power-efficient AI computing for robotics and industrial edge applications.
Rockwell Automation Selected by Aalo Atomics to Power Control Systems for Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor
The collaboration supports Aalo's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, an initiative to accelerate the development, authorization and validation of advanced nuclear technologies. Aalo reached criticality on its pilot reactor two weeks ago, ahead of its July 4, 2026, deadline, marking a significant milestone for next-generation nuclear deployment in the United States.
Parsec Survey: 72% of Manufacturers Have Adopted AI, but Only 10% Have Done So at Scale
Meanwhile, reshoring has more than doubled since 2024 and supply chains are stronger — the gap now is turning AI ambition into AI at scale.
IFS Softeon Honors the Legacy of MOCA While Showcasing the Future of Warehouse Innovation
New "Remembering MOCA" campaign celebrates the platform's legacy while demonstrating how its founding philosophy lives on through IFS Softeon's modern WMS Enablement Tools.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications
When you need quality, flexibility and high efficiency, NORD has you covered with complete drive solutions for primary and secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and higher-level applications. NORD supports you through the entire life cycle of your drive systems with pre-sales engineering support, online tools, and a global service network. Drive systems for both vertically and horizontally networked technology with all the options for sensor incorporation and integration into the higher-level control system.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Insight Works
Insight Works is an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) that caters to the manufacturing and distribution industry. Their product line features a breadth of end-to-end apps that integrate with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. There are apps designed for manufacturing, distribution, shipping, sales, productivity, barcoding, and more. Headquartered in Canada since 2008, Insight Works™ operates remote offices in the United States and the Netherlands. To learn more, visit www.dmsiworks.com.
