AI for Product Data Management: A Key Component for Smarter Manufacturing

Article from Jay Roxe, Chief Marketing Officer, Inriver

AI improves data quality by reducing errors and inconsistencies introduced by manual intervention. Manual errors may not seem like a huge deal, but they can easily disrupt time-to-market or channel accuracy.

Upgrading for Industry 4.0: How Siemens S7-1500 Migration Solves Hidden Legacy Challenges and Why Modern Manufacturing Can’t Afford to Wait

Avadh Nagaralawala, Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant | PMP

This article explains why migration to the S7-1500 platform is becoming urgent, the hidden challenges engineers face during transition, and how modern PLC architecture supports Industry 4.0 readiness, improved reliability, and long-term performance.

Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data

Q&A with Gabe Maentz, Vice President of Solutions | Datanomix

One of my favorite customer lines is, “I need parts, not charts.” And that really captures what Datanomix is about: helping manufacturers solve real business problems by clearly showing what’s happening on their shop floor.

Rugged Surface Pro xCase with Badge Readers Elevates Workforce Safety & Mustering for Umicore

Case Study from | Mobile Demand

When global materials technology and recycling leader Umicore set out to modernize employee tracking and emergency mustering processes, they turned to Savance Workplace for a customized digital workforce management solution.

2025 Top Article - Common Misconceptions Manufacturers have about AI

Q&A with Ghazanfar Ghori is President and CTO | Enterprise64

With over 25 years of experience advising mid-market companies, Ghori provides a grounded yet progressive-looking take on where manufacturers should focus, what misconceptions to avoid, and how to get started without overhauling everything.

2025 Top Article - AUTOMATION IS UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF AM SERVICES

Felix Manley, Co-founder | 3D People

In this article, I want to dive into the role automation plays in the approach to AM services, highlighting the benefits it delivers to customers, how it drives operational efficiency, and why it’s essential for the future of this industry.

2025 Top Article - Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance

Q&A with Rob Milner, Director of Business Development for Condition Monitoring | Teledyne FLIR

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.

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Discovering Manufacturing Bottlenecks Through AI and Machine Learning Analysis

Article from Lou Farrell, Revelutionized

Manufacturing slowdowns come from many sources. That diversity makes it challenging for executives to identify the top causes without help. Well-trained AI and machine learning algorithms can analyze the data and recommend suggestions for improvement.

How private 5G empowers manufacturers to maximize AI use cases

Article from Ryan Pettijohn, 5G Systems Integration Manager, 1Finity – a Fujitsu company

While Wi-Fi networks have historically met the basic wireless connectivity needs of some manufacturing operations, they increasingly fall short in more complex, high-demand industrial environments.

Beyond the Device: The Real Drivers of Industrial Mobility

Article from Bhanu Handa, Product Management Leader at Dell Technologies

Accessories don’t just complement rugged devices, they complete them. They turn durability into productivity, resilience into results, and hardware into workflow platforms.

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. Acquires KAON Automation

01/09/26, 06:04 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Transaction Further Strengthens AIR's Presence in Ireland and Expands Global Capabilities in Developing Automated Systems for Medical Device Assembly and Aseptic Filling

New eBook from Mouser Provides an Engineering Guide to RF Design and Applications

01/08/26, 11:20 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering | Mouser Electronics

The eBook delves into key radio frequency (RF) design topics ranging from signal chain fundamentals and antenna selection to testing, certification, and digital integration.

FUGO Precision 3D and Graphy Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Advanced Material Integration Ahead of LMT 2026 Launch

01/08/26, 10:10 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Engineering

Spark Factory Goes Live with DeSL's End-to-End PLM Solution

01/08/26, 10:09 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

The implementation includes several key DeSL modules: Line Planning, Workspaces, Fast Product Management (FPM), Tech Packs, Fast Tech Pack Management (FTM), and POM Templates, Adobe Illustrator Plug-in, Critical Path/Request for Development (RFD), and Internal Discussion Threads. All designed to connect design, development, and production in one streamlined digital environment.

Packaging Recycling Summit will be held June 15-17, 2026 at the Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois.

01/08/26, 09:39 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Call for Speakers Now Open: Industry Leaders Invited to Share Expertise on Designing the Circular Future

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