Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Rise of the Invisible Workforce: The Most Important AI Breakthroughs of 2025 for Packaging Manufacturers
For the packaging industry specifically — with its heavy reliance on document processing, planning logic, and throughput efficiency — the year proved one thing: AI is no longer a future advantage. It’s a current competitive requirement.
How Aerospace Precision Can Modernize American Manufacturing
One of the biggest obstacles to modernization, he notes, is cultural rather than technical. The main barriers are organizational silos, he says. Design, production, and IT often operate separately, and without shared data, digital transformation stalls.
Closing Europe's aerospace production gap - EDM automation as part of the answer
EDM removes material using controlled electrical sparks between an electrode and the workpiece submerged in dielectric fluid. This makes it possible to cut extremely hard metals into complex shapes with micrometre accuracy.
Designing for Deviation in Additive Manufacturing
To truly realise the potential of AM, we need to embrace a new design philosophy, one that doesn't just work around variation, but works with it. At Metamorphic, we call this approach Designing for Deviation.
Case Study from NORD - Perfectly MESHed
High-quality gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are a crucial piece of the manufacturing puzzle for this Georgia-based automation provider.
Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling
Partner with the wrong ITAD and e-waste provider, and your business faces lawsuits and damage to your reputation. It's beneficial to be very selective about who handles your e-waste.
Two Industry Leaders - One Goal: Maximum Process Reliability
With software solutions from CSP, companies from a wide range of industries are taking their production processes to a whole new level. The result: greater efficiency, transparent quality assurance, and a decisive advantage on the path to the smart factory.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
BTM INDUSTRIAL IS HOSTING AN ONLINE SALE OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ON DECEMBER 17-18, 2025
Includes more than 200 robots designed to automate tasks, such as welding, manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and food processing. This court-authorized sale requires the liquidation of all assets, regardless of price.
Manufacturing Asset Monetization: What It Is and How It's Done
This article will explain what manufacturing asset monetization is, outline the main methods companies use, and walk through the process step by step.
How Freight Visibility Is Redefining U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chains
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With freight visibility, you can search for alternative sources and routes when shipments hit a snag. You can find the best ways to increase your resources for demand spikes, and you can search for the most cost-effective solutions during demand droughts.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
UNION PARK CAPITAL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF GAM ENTERPRISES AND LAUNCH OF NEW PRECISION MOTION CONTROL PLATFORM
The acquisition marks the launch of Union Park's new precision motion control platform, positioning the firm to capitalize on growth in industrial automation and robotics. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Exel Composites release sustainability whitepaper
WHITEPAPER CHARTS PATH TOWARD CIRCULARITY IN COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING
Schaeffler to Show Autonomous, Mechatronic Solutions to Solve Critical Manufacturing Challenges at CES
• Schaeffler to showcase autonomous material handling solutions and electromechanical actuators that address labor shortages and logistics demands
• Autonomous forklift demonstrator brings to life advanced motion technologies, intelligent sensors, and integrated mechatronic systems
• Comprehensive portfolio of precision bearings, digital monitoring, and automated solutions optimize efficiency and reduce maintenance costs
Propel Software's DesignHub Solves Multi-CAD Integration Challenges for Manufacturers
Winter Release Connects Mechanical and Electrical Design Data to PLM;
Propel One Agentic AI Boosts Enterprise Productivity
Rockwell Automation Recognized in Various 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle Reports
Company cited in Hype Cycles spanning manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, energy and more
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.
Strain wave gearheads are ideal for use in applications requiring precision motion control and high torque transmission in a compact design. maxon strain wave gearheads are a specialized type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial. This type of gearhead is often used in applications in a confined space. With their advanced gear tooth design, maxon's strain wave gearheads provide high efficiency and good back drivability. Typical applications include:
Robotics, Aerospace, Medical technology and Optical systems
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Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.
