Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
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.
NewsFender's 3D Printed Ballistic Fender Charts a New Course in Maritime Defense
Discover how NewsFender's 3D printed customizable, eco-friendly fenders and boat parts are making waves in the maritime defense industry.
Hatz Engines - Case Study from CSP US Inc.
Before the introduction of CSP software, there was no integrated control of workflows, and the potential for process optimization remained untapped. Production relied on manual coordination, which led to efficiency losses and unnecessary error rates.
How Flying S is Turning Data into a Competitive Advantage
As automation, multi-axis machining, and lights-out operations become the norm, shops are realizing that the real advantage doesn't come from just running more machines; it comes from understanding how they're running.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
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.
The 'Halo Effect' of Manufacturing Facility Location: Why Smart Manufacturers Are Choosing Locations Near Complementary Businesses
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This strategy is not about simple convenience; it's about creating a powerful, mutually reinforcing "halo effect" of shared success, instant market credibility, and profound operational synergy across engineering, tooling, fabrication, and logistics networks.
Why Manufacturers Must Rebuild Their Factories Around the Buyer

Today's generation of buyers expects products built to fit their needs, transparent pricing, reliable delivery, and ongoing support that extends beyond the initial sale.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER
High performance encoder with maximum precision.
Mouser Electronics Highlights Energy-Efficient Designs With Power Management Resource Center
With the proliferation of compact, high-performance, and battery-operated devices, power management design is critical to achieving optimal performance.
SME Kicks Off 2026 Blue Sky Competition to Catapult New Manufacturing Innovations
The Blue Sky Competition is the perfect venue to share your vision for the future of manufacturing. Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
Lithium Battery Company Natrion to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Western New York
State Funds will Help Construct Battery Technology and Manufacturing Facility Supporting 19 New Jobs and the Commercialization of Next-Generation Batteries
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION LEADS NEW ERA OF MANUFACTURING WITH ELASTIC MES OFFERINGS, UNIFYING OT AND IT ON CLOUD-BASED, RESILIENT PLATFORM
MES products from Rockwell meet manufacturers' immediate needs while laying the foundation for future autonomous operations
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
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.








