Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

These Innovations in Telecommunications Are Elevating Manufacturing in 2025

From 5G to edge computing, innovations are reshaping how factories operate and redefining smart manufacturing’s potential.

Control System Migrations | Part 5 | Training

In part five of our control system migrations series, we explore the primary considerations for training during a system migration, addressing the different needs of various roles, the significance of simulation, location strategies, and optimal timing.

BOM Management Expert Guide for Growing Manufacturers

Properly managing your bills of materials can help you streamline production processes, improve material planning, and reduce costs.

ProMat Q&A with Pico MES

The Pico MES booth will feature live demonstrations of our factory-connected MES platform, showing how manufacturers can gain immediate visibility and control over their shop floor with minimal IT overhead.

TRANSFORM YOUR MANUFACTURING OPERATION WITH A CULTURE OF SAFETY

It’s not surprising that more manufacturers pledge to advance their safety programs beyond the compliance levels set by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) or their manufacturing trade association.

Tariffs Unwrapped: How New Trade Policies Could Reshape the Packaging Industry in 2025

The impending reinstatement of tariffs under the Trump administration has the packaging industry bracing for significant changes in 2025. With proposed tariffs the packaging sector is set to face complex challenges that could reshape operations, costs, and competitiveness.

ProMat Q&A with binder USA

We are exhibiting for the first time and offering exclusive opportunities to connect directly with our experts in circular connectivity. This is the perfect chance to familiarize yourself with our high-quality products, including our new launches.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming the Barriers to Manufacturing Digitization

Despite decades of technological advancements, a staggering 70% of manufacturers still rely on manual data collection in 2024.

How MRP Software Transforms Manufacturing Efficiency and Reduces Waste

This article investigates the role MRP software plays in manufacturing process optimization as well as its capability to decrease waste volumes which drives business competitiveness during fast-paced industrial markets.

Manufacturing's 2025 Rollercoaster: How to Keep Calm and Carry On

Beneath signs of growth, very real challenges like labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities continue to test our sector’s resilience. These problems are further exacerbated when government policies are shifting – and decisions are changing – nearly every day.

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Visco-elastic Technology: A Monolithic, Amorphous Coating Transforming Pipeline Protection

By: Edwin Welles, Vice President - Viscotaq

Formic Joins New American Industrial Alliance, Working Alongside Palantir, Dirac, and More to Restore U.S. Manufacturing Capacity

NAIA is a multi-sector trade association comprised of builders, investors, and policymakers focused on reindustrialization by restoring manufacturing capacity and strengthening national security in America.

Application of stamping technology in the automotive industry

Stamping process plays an important role in automobile production. It is a processing method that changes the shape of metal materials by applying pressure.

Tolomatic Showcases Latest Servo Linear Actuators at Automate 2025: Booth #7004

Tolomatic Inc., an industry leader in innovative linear motion systems, will be showcasing its latest servo linear actuators at Automate 2025. Featuring an integrated servo motor, Tolomatic servo linear actuators are ideal for applications where dynamic movement, precise positioning and force repeatability are a priority.

Driving Change: Redwood Launches 8th Annual Women in Logistics (WIL) Road Tour

Redwood takes the WIL event on the road to inspire and educate women for the next era of global supply chains

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KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control

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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KEB America, Inc.

KEB America, Inc.

KEB America is a trusted manufacturer of industrial automation products in North America. We manufacture, assemble, and support our German-engineered suite of controls, drives, motors, brakes, and clutches at an ISO 9001:2015 certified, 150,000-square-foot facility in Shakopee, Minnesota.