Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
PACK EXPO International Q&A with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
This year NORD will be showcasing intelligent electronic control products, high efficiency gearmotors, and our new NXD tupH Sealed Surface Conversion Solution - a state-of-the-art surface treatment for wash-down applications such as those in packaging systems.
Bridging Indoor and Outdoor Manufacturing Inspections with Autonomous Drones
The point is not to dispense with human inspectors, but to reduce their exposure to unnecessary risks, automate data collection, and allow skilled workers to make better decisions based on the information the drones have gathered.
Why Automation ROI Fails Without Long-Term Service Planning
The promise of automation ROI rests on recognizing that sophisticated equipment needs equally sophisticated care. Approaching these investments as ongoing operational commitments positions companies to capture sustainable value.
PACK EXPO International Q&A with Parvalux
At booth N-5579, attendees can engage directly with engineers who understand the real-world challenges of modern machine design and who are helping OEMs solve complex motion problems every day.
As I Write from the Sky, It’s All About Ground Truth: A Recap of IMTS 2026
So how do you know a vendor understands your practical challenges when there’s so much AI-can-do-everything noise? We like to say that ground truth is undefeated at providing clarity.
A Business Has Source Code Too: Where AI Grounding Breaks First
One typed instruction drove roughly 28 model steps, the AI’s production work. That ratio is the subject of this article. A model that has to stop and ask what you meant can’t run 28 steps unattended.
How Midway Swiss Conquered Tribal Knowledge with Harmoni
Discover how Midway Swiss replaced oily check sheets, scattered machine programs, and fragile tribal knowledge with Harmoni’s digitized, data-driven shop floor, and gave its team back their time, their consistency, and their peace of mind.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
How to Implement Unsanctioned AI Detection in Industrial Networks
Industrial entities can embrace AI-driven innovation while maintaining visibility over how AI interacts with critical systems. Establishing robust detection capabilities now positions entities to manage future AI-related risks across their industrial environments.
From Innovation to Investment: What to Prioritize at PACK EXPO International
For packaging and processing professionals, the challenge today is not finding new technology, it is determining which technologies can deliver meaningful results — and how to integrate them into operations that must become more productive, flexible, and resilient.
Rethinking Material Flow with Production Logistics
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When materials arrive late, changeovers take too long or production systems fail to coordinate; the entire line can lose time. Manufacturers can improve that flow by treating production and material movement as one connected system.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Formlabs introduces Form Studio 1--the world's most affordable professional resin 3D printer, bringing professional-grade printing to more creators than ever
Form Studio 1, along with Form Studio Wash+Cure and six new low-odor, skin-safe resins, are available today, starting at unprecedented pricing of $699 and $29 per liter for resins
Beyond 3D Printing: xTool Partners with MIT Museum, Fab Foundation, and MIT CBA to Redefine the Future of Rapid Prototyping
xTool President Jessie Liu presents "Rapid Prototyping: Beyond 3D Printing," highlighting next-generation laser and UV printing platforms while showcasing groundbreaking multidisciplinary research from the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA).
IFS Softeon Launches Fulfillment Flow to Bring Context-Aware AI to Warehouse Operations
New AI capability helps warehouse teams understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what should happen next.
Rockwell Automation Advances Integrated Architecture Portfolio with CompactLogix 5390 Controller
New controller delivers enhanced performance, integrated safety and cybersecurity capabilities to help machine builders meet evolving operational and regulatory demands
PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago
North America's most comprehensive packaging and processing event brings 2,700+ exhibitors, 150+ educational sessions, targeted pavilions, networking, and special events to Chicago, Oct. 18-21.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Manufacturing IT Services: Your Process Is a Puzzle. We Can't Wait to Solve It.
Manufacturing runs on precision. Every line, every workflow, every handoff between machines and people — it either flows or it doesn't. When it flows, you're producing. When it doesn't, you're bleeding time, money, and trust with your customers. Book a Consult
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Premio Inc
Premio is a global solutions provider specializing in computing technology from the edge to the cloud. We design and manufacture highly reliable, world-class computing solutions for enterprises with complex, highly specialized requirements for over 30 years. Our engineering specialty and agile manufacturing pushes the technical boundaries in Embedded IoT Computers, Rugged Edge Computers, HMI Displays and HPC Storage Servers.
