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900% Cost Increase Prompts Medical Device Manufacturer to Switch ERPs

“Essential features got turned into paid add-ons. It felt like a bait and switch,” says Jonathan Greenwald, VP of Operations at KCL Manufacturing.

The Solar Shift: Why Clean Energy Is Now a Strategic Imperative for U.S. Manufacturers

Solar power has emerged as a game-changer for manufacturers. With large, flat rooftops already in place, manufacturing facilities are ideally positioned to harness solar energy at scale.

Benefits and Applications of IO-Link Wireless in the Food Industry

With IO-Link Wireless, food manufacturers and distributors can optimize their processes and stay ahead of the competition. The CoreTigo team provides a comprehensive look at how this works in a real factory setting.

The Next Evolution of Configure-to-Order in Manufacturing

Static bills of materials, disconnected tools, and manual workflows limit scalability. They slow timelines, erode margins, and make it harder to manage increasing product complexity across the lifecycle.

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.

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Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Company Raphe mPhibr Revolutionizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Innovation with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform helped Raphe mPhibr reduce prototype development time from years to three months. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates design, simulation and collaboration, supporting in-house design and manufacturing

5 Signs it's Time to Hire a Fractional CFO

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.

Leading with Limits

Through diligent education and awareness of this evolving landscape, businesses and their partners can thrive by using emerging technologies and position themselves competitively.

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Redwood Logistics: U.S. Enterprises Face Operational Hurdles Under SB253 and CSRD

Most companies are set for Scope 1 & 2 California/EU reporting requirements in 2026; Scope 3 and advanced ESG execution challenges remain

Pusan National University Researchers Identify Key Barriers Hindering Data-Driven Smart Manufacturing Adoption

A comprehensive set of issues, covering different aspects of manufacturing data analytics, can help manufacturers transition to smart manufacturing

What is Construction and Architecture Management?

Construction and Architecture Management involves the planning, coordination, and execution of building projects. It ensures that architectural designs are turned into functional, safe, and cost-effective structures-delivered on time and within budget.

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils Next-Generation FR-D800 Series Inverters for Enhanced Efficiency and Simplicity

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest FR-D800 series inverters, designed to deliver better performance, easy operation, and improved energy efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications. Compact and intuitive, the new series delivers powerful performance alongside features designed to make selection, installation, and operation simpler.

Teledyne GFD Partners with Industrial Detection Solutions to localise manufacturing in KSA

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is supporting its business presence in the Middle East by partnering with Industrial Detection Solutions (IDS) to establish a new 699 m² manufacturing facility in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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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.

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Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. We bring innovative sensing solutions into daily life through our thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems. Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.