Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
AI-Powered Additive Manufacturing Transform Production and Supply Chain
This potent merger of AI and AM fosters innovation by simplifying workflows and allowing for extraordinary design opportunities at lower costs. It signifies a new production age where advanced technology transforms efficiency and innovation.
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.
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
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.
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.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
KHK USA Inc. Highlights Line of Ratchets & Pawls
KHK® ratchets & pawls restrict the rotational direction of motion
Sustainable Solutions for Packaging & Processing: What to Expect at PACK EXPO Southeast
The newest PACK EXPO show heads to Atlanta arming attendees with tools and resources to solve sustainability challenges
Pfannenberg to Showcase Fixed Gas Detection Audible and Visual Alarms at IIAR 2025
Visit Booth 451 To Learn How to Comply with New Regulations
NORD Releases New Enhanced Technology for Control of Electronic Drives
The updated NORDCON 3.0 software tool for Windows and mobile devices delivers a more streamlined design for efficient drive control, parameterization, programming, and analysis.
McLaren Racing announces Greene Tweed as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team
McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with Greene Tweed, a leading global manufacturer of advanced materials and high-performance components.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

MRPeasy - ERP for Small Manufacturers That Delivers Results
Always know what you have in stock and what you'll need to fulfill orders. Never forget to order parts on time or fail to notice a late delivery from your vendor. Easily create manufacturing orders and schedule them automatically according to resource availability or delivery deadline. Generate accurate cost and lead time estimates and provide customers with quick quotes. Receive notifications when orders are late or inventory levels reach a critical point. Ensure seamless communication between sales, production, warehousing, procurement, administration, and finance. Integrate with popular accounting, CRM, and e-commerce apps. MRPeasy is an ERP software for small manufacturers that gives you all that and more. Our users report a 54% average improvement in the overall performance of their business and a 42% increase in on-time deliveries. Try for free, no credit card needed.
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EXAIR
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