Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection
From deciding whether to handle tasks internally or outsource them, to selecting the right vendor(s) and structuring procurement, each decision plays a vital role in the overall success of the project.
The Battle of Price and Progress: Making AI Affordable for the Smaller Businesses
Brain-inspired architectures are making AI models more efficient and less resource-intensive. This convergence of AI innovation and energy efficiency points to a future where AI isn’t just the domain of large corporations but a tool accessible to all.
IoT in Manufacturing: Advanced Precision as a Promising Trend for 2025
Precision manufacturing systems are high-tech and resource-intensive. While they already face stringent requirements, increasing competition will drive those standards even higher.
Configurable BOMs – Simplifying the Production of Customizable Items
When offering configurable products to customers, present choices in a clear, user-friendly way. Too many options can overwhelm customers, so focus on the most important selections that align with customer needs and your production capabilities.
Measuring your carbon emissions now
Measuring carbon emissions might seem “optional”, but you’ll gain significant advantages from it in the short and long-term. Here, we give you a step-by-step outline of why collecting carbon emissions data is important, and how to measure it most effectively.
Modernizing Capital-Intensive Industries with a Digital Thread
Embracing the idea of a consistent source of information, in context, for all stakeholders, often referred to as a “digital thread,” can significantly streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive efficiency.
Launching of a 3D Printing Company
In this interview, the co-founders of 3D People Sasha Bruml and Felix Manley, talk about what motivated them to launch the company in 2017 and how they stay motivated to keep delivering and continue adding value for their customers.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Manufacturing in the USA, Germany, and China: Navigating Change
The U.S. demonstrates resilience through innovation, China showcases adaptability and globalization, and Germany emphasizes precision and sustainability. Together, these approaches highlight a shared imperative.
Raising the Bar for Additive Manufacturing with Expert Service & Delivery - Beyond the Status Quo
Utilising industrial 3D printing for any manufacturing discipline, whether for rapid prototyping, tooling, or, increasingly, production on demand, does not come without its own set of challenges, but deploying AM can also bring great advantages.
As Manufacturers Modernize, They Can't Drop the Ball on Cybersecurity
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While the industry is working hard to modernize and improve operating efficiencies, technology improvements such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G connectivity also significantly expand the cyberattack surface.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
NORD's Comprehensive Service and Support Increases System Longevity and Availability
NORD offers a wide range of after-sales service options to ensure products maintain peak performance.
Transforming Industries: The SHARC by Mr. IIoT Drives Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
The SHARC provides businesses with the information needed to seamlessly integrate smart technologies into current operations. With real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance, and enhanced connectivity, organizations can make data-driven decisions that drive down costs, mitigate risks, and increase profitability.
Qarbon Aerospace Boosts Supplier Delivery Score by 44% with LeanDNA
Qarbon also reduced purchase orders outside lead time, improved procurement visibility and forecasting, and streamlined reporting for daily shortages and past dues.
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes to Headline Automate 2025 in a Conversation with Fox 2 Sports Director Dan Miller
Holmes and Miller will talk about how to transform an organization and create a winning culture
RS Welcomes New VP of People and Culture
D'Mar Phillips, an accomplished SPHR and SHRM-SCR, brings 20+ years of experience in developing and executing transformative HR strategies and a reputation for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces to his new role.
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Model TR1 Tru-Trac
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