Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
5 Signs it's Time to Hire a Fractional CFO
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For many small to mid-sized manufacturers, hiring a full-time CFO isn’t economically feasible. That’s where a fractional CFO—a part-time, high-level financial expert—can step in to transform the business.
Top 4 Complaint Management Challenges and How To Solve Them
Not only is effective complaints management good business practice, complaints management is also a compliance requirement for companies that adhere to ISO standards or are regulated by the FDA.
Overcoming the pilot-to-production cost barrier with Edge AI
During pilots, you have all the resources—engineers, servers, hardware—and you'll make it work because you're putting your utmost attention on it. But when you try to replicate that across 100, 200, or 500 locations, it falls on its face.
Rewriting the Rules of Scalable Manufacturing
The project, which fused AM-driven computational design with production-grade investment casting, successfully scaled an intricately engineered part from tens to thousands per day — all without compromising performance, cost-efficiency, or sustainability.
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.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Leading with Limits
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Through diligent education and awareness of this evolving landscape, businesses and their partners can thrive by using emerging technologies and position themselves competitively.
COMPOSITE CONDUCTOR CORES ENABLE AMERICAN POWER MODERNIZATION
Surging electrical demand from AI-enabling data centers and increased urban power consumption, as well as vast renewable energy production, require upgraded electrical infrastructure.
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.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
SEW-EURODRIVE USA Now Assembles and Delivers P2.e Planetary Gear Units in Just 6 Weeks
High-Torque, Compact Drive Solutions Now Available Faster Than Ever for U.S. Heavy Industry Customers
RS and Belden vanquish industrial cabling challenges
RS offers Belden's extensive Alpha Wire portfolio of high-performance, purpose-driven industrial automation cables hazard-matched to overcome the most extreme environmental challenges and satisfy the most rigorous requirements.
Jewellok Expands Its Range of Ultra High Purity Gas Solutions with New Advanced Products
Shenzhen Jewellok Technology Co., Ltd Is A High Purity Gas Valve, Ultra High Purity Gas Valves, High Purity Gas Regulator, High Purity Diaphragm Valves, UHP Pressure Regulators Manufacturer And Supplier
How to Choose the Best Reflow Oven for Your Small Electronics Line in 2025
Looking to boost your SMT production in a compact space? This guide helps you choose the right reflow oven for small electronics businesses, with expert tips and model comparisons.
UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Nebula: An AI-Powered Differentiated Learning Platform for Education
-The new platform, currently in beta, is designed to enhance STEM learning through smart tools, educator resources, and personalized learning for students.
-Applications are also now open for the new MakerBot Grants, offering $4,000 in 3D printing resources.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Affordable Excellence: The Go-To Tool for Finding Compressed Air Leaks
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Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.
