Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics in Electrical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has emerged as a vital tool for analyzing and solving thermal management challenges, enabling teams to explore solutions and mitigate risks before investing in physical resources. This article will provide a general overview of CFD.
5 Steps to Meet the Growing Demand for Automated Warehouses in 2025
Rising consumer expectations and supply chain complexities have placed a premium on efficiency, reliability, and safety. Here are five areas facility managers should prioritize to stay ahead of the curve.
Scottish Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold’ with Manufacturing ERP Software
Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency with MRPeasy.
FMEAS - Reducing the risk of failure
For anything complex, the best method is to start back when you design the product by carrying out a review called a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, universally abbreviated FMEA.
Are Errors Eating Your Profits? Unlocking Lost Manufacturing Capacity and Profits
The Practical Playbook for Agile Manufacturing Executives. Are errors eating into your capacity and profits? This question resonates with manufacturing leaders across North America who are grappling with an increasingly challenging production environment.
Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
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.
Supercharge Manufacturing Performance with Rapid Improvement Approach
In this playbook, we’ll explore how manufacturers can use RIA to improve their operations and bottom line, and why the performance improvement partner you select to implement this process matters in ways that may surprise you.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Empowering the Next Generation of Manufacturing: How Digital Innovation is Shaping the Future Workforce
Today, Boomers still make up the majority of the industry's workforce, but as that generation quickly approaches retirement, their inevitable departure looms as a major disruption to the sector.
Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI Solutions
No-code solutions typically offer drag-and-drop interfaces, allowing users to build workflows, dashboards, and models easily. Low-code platforms strike a balance by enabling customization through simplified scripting or configuration.
Inside the Price Tag: Factors That Can Influence M&A
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It’s no secret a manufacturing business that demonstrates financial stability and profitability will appeal to potential buyers, as will a competent management team, efficient production methods and superior quality control standards, among others.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Exotec Launches Next Generation of Skypod System, an All-in-One Robot-Based AS/RS, that Addresses the Majority of Processes Within a Warehouse
The next generation of the company's signature Skypod solution supports both each and case picking while integrating multiple value-added functions such as integrated buffer, perfect sequencing, and pick-and-pack.
Cofactr Acquires AI Solution to Manage Supply Chains That Bring Together Thousands of Parts and Hundreds of Suppliers to Create Products in the U.S.
The Acquisition of AI Company Factor.io Will Enable Procurement Beyond Electronic Components and Reduce Logistical Delays for Defense, Aerospace, Robotics, MedTech and Other Highly Regulated Manufacturers
Goeroptics Debuts Innovative AR Etching Waveguide and DLP 3D Printing Light Engine Module
The Star G-E1 module, featuring high-refractive-index materials and etching surface relief grating technology, delivers unparalleled display performance. It boasts high uniformity, high brightness, and low stray light, ensuring crystal-clear visuals even in bright environments.
Elegoo to Open Pre-Orders for Centauri Carbon on February 17, Bringing Reliable CoreXY 3D Printing
Unlike Elegoo's previous FDM lineup, the Neptune series, the Centauri Carbon aims to deliver an unparalleled user experience, offering faster and more reliable performance for both beginners and professionals across various sectors.
INTRODUCTION OF TPU HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF PROCESS CONTROL IN ENSURING REPEATABLE QUALITY IN AM
Recently, the company's introduction of Ultrasint TPU01 (thermoplastic polyurethane) to its materials portfolio has not only expanded its capabilities but also reinforced a critical industry lesson - process control is the cornerstone of achieving consistent, high-quality parts in AM.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
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.
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.
