Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

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.

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.

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How Freight Visibility Is Redefining U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chains

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

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

Patti Engineering Achieves Platinum Status in Siemens Unified Global Partner Program

Top-tier Platinum Siemens Certified Solution Partner designation reflects exceptional technical expertise and leadership in delivering high-performance Siemens-based industrial automation solutions.

A3 Business Forum Returns to Orlando with Business-Critical Insights for Automation Success

Industry professionals will convene January 19 - 21 for the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)'s most anticipated networking event

Creality Unveils Scan-to-CAD Workflow Through New QUICKSURFACE Partnership

The collaboration introduces an integrated workflow that streamlines the entire process from 3D scanning to CAD reconstruction for engineering, product design, and manufacturing applications.

E-713 High-Performance Motion Controller Family Introduced

Highest Flexibility and Performance for Semiconductor, Photonics and SR-Microscopy Applications

ZEISS celebrates 100 years of advancing innovation in the U.S.

Today, ZEISS marks 100 years of operation in the U.S., helping Americans improve lives and reach profound achievements by applying the company's innovative technologies to research, healthcare, manufacturing and more

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

MOTION CONTROLLERS FOR MINIATURE DRIVES AND MICRODRIVES

MOTION CONTROLLERS FOR MINIATURE DRIVES AND MICRODRIVES

FAULHABER has added another extremely compact Motion Controller without housing to its product range. The new Motion Controller is ideal for integration in equipment manufacturing and medical technology applications. With 36 V and 3 A (peak current 9 A), it covers the power range up to approx. 100 W and is suitable for DC-motors with encoder, brushless drives or linear motors.

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

PNY

PNY

PNY Professional Solutions provides customers with powerful tools to manage heavy workloads. PNY offers NVIDIA Professional, Consumer GeForce RTX, and Data Center GPU Solutions, along with PNY Memory upgrades and Solid-State Drives. All PNY products are designed and built with system integrators in mind to provide advanced application performance, top productivity, and greater power efficiency.