Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Shorten Your Sales Cycle with Real-World Thought Leadership
Anything you do as a manufacturer to reduce perceived risk with your buyers can help shorten your sales cycle. One way to do this is by building credibility and trust.
6 Essential Ergonomics Practices to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Manufacturing
This article delves into the vital role of ergonomics in manufacturing, offering evidence-based strategies to create a safer workplace while preventing MSD injuries. Discover how you can take actionable steps to improve your work environment.
Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics in Electrical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has emerged as a vital tool for analyzing and solving thermal management challenges, enabling teams to explore solutions and mitigate risks before investing in physical resources. This article will provide a general overview of CFD.
Scottish Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold’ with Manufacturing ERP Software
Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency with MRPeasy.
FMEAS - Reducing the risk of failure
For anything complex, the best method is to start back when you design the product by carrying out a review called a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, universally abbreviated FMEA.
Are Errors Eating Your Profits? Unlocking Lost Manufacturing Capacity and Profits
The Practical Playbook for Agile Manufacturing Executives. Are errors eating into your capacity and profits? This question resonates with manufacturing leaders across North America who are grappling with an increasingly challenging production environment.
Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
The Top Business Risks for the Manufacturing Industry in 2025
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The Risk Barometer also includes responses from Manufacturing risk experts across the globe. This article covers the top business risks they identified for Manufacturing in 2025.
AI-Powered Additive Manufacturing Transform Production and Supply Chain
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This potent merger of AI and AM fosters innovation by simplifying workflows and allowing for extraordinary design opportunities at lower costs. It signifies a new production age where advanced technology transforms efficiency and innovation.
5 Steps to Meet the Growing Demand for Automated Warehouses in 2025

Rising consumer expectations and supply chain complexities have placed a premium on efficiency, reliability, and safety. Here are five areas facility managers should prioritize to stay ahead of the curve.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Sunnen Highlights HTE-1600W Tube Hone Designed for Small Diameter, Long Bore Applications
Sunnen Products Company, a global leader in high-precision honing, bore sizing and engine rebuilding equipment highlights its HTE-1600W Tube Hone, an all-electric precision honing machine designed for optimal bore geometry and surface finish in small diameter, long bore applications.
Wilmington Machinery Acquired by Local Private Investor, Poised for Growth and Innovation
The new ownership brings extensive experience in manufacturing and business development, reinforcing Wilmington Machinery's dedication to innovation and customer success.
McLeod Software's 25.1 Ushers in New Accounting, Fraud, Ai, and Visibility Upgrades
McLeod Software (McLeod), the leading transportation management system (TMS) for freight brokers and carriers, recently announced the release of Version 25.1. This latest update introduces improved accounting, fraud, Ai and visibility upgrades.
Carlin Combustion Technology and Hydrolevel Company to Exhibit Cutting Edge Heating Solutions at AHR Expo 25
Companies to show innovative gas conversion and biofuel-compatible burners at booth #4342
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Extends Safety Gate Line Beyond People and Products
The new RobotGate utilizes a power operated, single gate system that provides fall protection for ASRS automated robots and pallet shuttles as they move from level to level.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
At Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products®, we know and understand the importance of having the right flooring product for the right application. That's why we offer a variety of ResinDek panels in different thicknesses, densities, and with different surface finishes. Since 1994, ResinDek flooring panels have been installed in distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and cold storage facilities for major corporations worldwide. The intent of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products then and now is "We don't just make better mezzanine floors…We make mezzanine floors better". We strive to provide solutions that improve the ergonomics in work environments, reduce environmental impacts, and bring significant value to the professionals in many different industries.