Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How Software Redefines Planar Motor Technology
In this interview, Hans-Peter Kraft explains why software plays a far greater role in defining how transport systems perform, evolve, and create value over time – and why the future of planar motor technology will be driven by software innovation.
How Much of Today's AI on the Plant Floor Is Just Yesterday's Software Wearing a New Label
The concern is that some industry conversations fail to distinguish between genuine innovation and long-established automation, leaving plant and operations executives to make investment decisions without enough clarity to evaluate what they're actually buying.
Operations Management: Definition and Best Practices
In this article, we’ll explore what operations management is, what its best practices are, and how project portfolio management tools support operations management.
Onlogic at IMTS 2026
Make Booth 236609 in the North Hall a priority. This year, we are focusing on the physical compute foundation required to bring artificial intelligence, advanced control, and real-time data collection directly to the production line.
How Industry 5.0 is Changing what Manufacturers expect from IoT on the Factory Floor
Industry 5.0 is ultimately encouraging manufacturers to think beyond isolated automation projects and instead focus on building resilience across the full operating system — from suppliers and warehouses to logistics and production environments.
Staying in Control When Infrastructure Deployments Go Off Plan
Complex infrastructure projects don’t always unfold exactly as planned. Timelines move, priorities compete, vendors introduce dependencies, and new information can change the risk profile of the entire deployment.
The Possibilities and Pitfalls of AI Coding Tools in Packaging Manufacturing
This article explores a question many manufacturers are beginning to ask: If AI can help us build our own solutions, should we? And what are we really getting into when we start using AI coding tools?
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Breaking the Automation Ceiling: How Hyperautomation Solves Manufacturing's Biggest Bottlenecks
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Instead of automating isolated tasks, manufacturers can automate entire processes from start to finish, closing gaps that standard automation tools were never designed to reach.
How to Maximize ROI on Aging Electrification Systems
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The most successful manufacturing organizations don't maximize ROI by simply extending equipment life. They maximize ROI by understanding the right intervention at the right time, which could be maintenance, modernization, or replacement.
Why AI Falls Short in Product Development Without Context
As advanced AI models become more broadly available, competitive advantage will increasingly come from something competitors cannot simply buy: a trusted understanding of an organization’s own products, decisions, and engineering history.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
FABTECH 2026: Accelerating Part Production with TRUMPF's AI-Powered Laser Welding Cell
Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), programming the new TruLaser Weld 3000 is significantly faster and easier // Compact welding optics reach even hard-to-access areas within the component // Ideal for companies with a wide variety of part variants and limited space
senswork Showcases AI-Powered Surface Inspection and High-Resolution 3D Quality Control at IMTS 2026
At Booth #135470 in the German Pavilion, the company will use two exhibits to demonstrate how AI-powered machine vision and high-resolution 3D inspection enable reliable quality assurance in manufacturing.
AI-based detection of surface cracks with Cognex In-Sight 3800
Stäubli delivers integrated connection solutions that accelerate qualification and improve uptime
As semiconductor manufacturers face increasing pressure to accelerate tool qualification, maintain process stability, and maximize equipment uptime, every connection point in the tool becomes critical to protecting yield and ensuring reliable production.
Goodway Technologies to Showcase Industrial Maintenance Solutions at IMTS 2026
Preventative maintenance has become more critical than ever to help maximize production and extend equipment life. At IMTS 2026, Goodway experts will demonstrate practical solutions that help facilities clean, maintain and optimize production equipment with greater speed and efficiency.
Answering "What Can I Ship Today?" in Business Central with the Order Fulfillment Worksheet
In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, this work is slow because the standard tools were not built for it. You can sort on only one column at a time, and availability is not deducted across competing orders, so two orders can both look shippable even when there is only enough stock for one. The result is manual checking, double-promised inventory, and back orders tracked on spreadsheets or sticky notes.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control
KEB's VFDs are the key to unlocking peak performance in your high-speed machinery. Engineered for precision control, even without feedback sensors, our F6 and S6 drives utilize advanced software and high-frequency output. This ensures smooth operation, reduced vibration, and optimal efficiency. Whether you're building turbo blowers, power generation systems, or other high-speed applications, KEB VFDs deliver the reliability and performance you need.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Intangles USA Inc.
Intangles leverages Digital Twin Technology to enhance vehicle and asset performance. Our device, Ingenious, easily connects to vehicles or assets with an on-board diagnostic port, bypassing the need for external adjustments. By analyzing data from the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with our proprietary algorithms, we provide actionable insights into the engine, after-treatment, brake management, battery and alternator, and air intake systems.
