Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Driving Supply Chain Innovation Through AI and Process Optimization
AI and data analytics are game changers for the manufacturing industry’s demand and shop floor agility. My team is currently developing an AI model that identifies irregular demand patterns and updates itself.
PACK EXPO 2025 Product Preview
PACK EXPO 2025 takes place September 29th - October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
How to Improve Manufacturing Supply Chain Traceability
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Customers expect to scan a code and view origin, maker and handling details. Food and beverage buyers seek farm or fishery details and handling steps, while industrial buyers want batch numbers, test results and service history. This clarity builds trust.
BigRep ALTRA 280, the Ultimate High-Temperature Industrial 3D Printer
The ALTRA 280 was engineered to solve a challenge that’s persisted for years: reliably and affordably producing large, complex parts in both engineering-grade and high-performance polymers.
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
We’re bringing the full package. Our booth will showcase complete drive solutions, including gear units, motors, and VFDs, all designed for high-volume, high-throughput environments. A highlight will be the launch of a new hygienic, caustic washdown solution.
Prioritizing Network Investment in Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is driving major gains in efficiency, automation, and innovation. But there’s a flip side: That progress depends on fast, secure, always-on connectivity. Manufacturing, in particular, is an interesting case study.
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with maxon and Parvalux
As the packaging industry continues to evolve, maxon and Parvalux remain committed to delivering motion solutions that are not only precise and reliable but also adaptable to the dynamic needs of modern automation.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
The Real ROI of AR in Manufacturing: Beyond the Hype
If you think AR’s real value is still theoretical, think again. Over the last decade, forward-thinking manufacturers have adopted AR solutions with measurable gains that go beyond aesthetics.
Twin transition: a path to the future or just another corporate buzzword?
Here, Johannes Wolf, Managing Director at automation supplier COPA-DATA Central Eastern Europe & Middle East (CEE/ME), explains why the green and digital twin transition is more than hype — and how we can turn it into measurable impact.
Unlock Hidden Cash: How Manufacturers Can Maximize R&D Tax Credits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
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Thanks to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), manufacturers now have greater access to these credits. Many still leave substantial dollars on the table because they are not aware of their eligibility or fail to grasp the qualification and filing requirements.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
NORD Powers Bulk Material Handling with Reliable, Robust Drive Solutions
NORD's modular drive systems meet the complex demands of stockyards, conveyors, load-out systems, and more.
High-Speed Data Acquisition Made Simple: Introducing the ADQ3-USB Digitizer Series
Teledyne SP Devices has expanded its 12-bit ADQ3-series digitizer lineup with a powerful new addition: the ADQ3-USB.
A3 Launches "Automated with Brian Heater" Podcast to Explore the Future of Robotics, AI, and Automation
Weekly series features in-depth conversations with the innovators and leaders shaping tomorrow's technology
RS earns two new top distributor awards
RS earned recognition in Supply Chain Connect's 2025 Top 50 Authorized North American Distributors and Global Electronics Distributors reports.
Critical Manufacturing to Demonstrate Advanced MES for Semiconductor Production at SEMICON West
At the event, visitors will get a first-hand look at how Critical Manufacturing MES supports semiconductor manufacturers and tackles the pressures of advanced chip production and increasingly complex supply chains.
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
Encoder Products Company
At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.
