Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews

Creating A Safer Workplace Together: Interview with Glenroy, Inc.

Discover how Glenroy, Inc. and Briotix Health collaborated to create a safer workplace, leading to a Corporate Safety Award win.

ISO 9001: What's in it for you?

The decision to implement ISO 9001 is a business decision; and like all business decisions, you have to weigh the costs against the benefits. Also, you can implement ISO 9001 internally and stop there, or you can push ahead to seek certification.

Combining the Best of Both Worlds: Laying the Hybrid Network Foundation for a Smart Factory

Harnessing the full potential of these next-generation solutions demands a robust communication network capable of transporting vast amounts of data from the factory floor to the data center's IT infrastructure.

IMTS 2024 Product Preview

IMTS 2024 takes place September 9th - 14th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

New VERICUT® CNC Machine Connectivity Feature Improves Program Accuracy Through Digital Twin Technology

This feature of CNC Machine Connectivity, which utilizes the Scytec DataXchange machine monitoring solution, supports the analysis of digital twin simulations through the replay of stored, live-streamed data from the numerical control (NC) machine.

Master-Follower Configuration: Precision Control with Encoder-Based VFD Synchronization

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are the backbone of modern and legacy industrial systems, managing tasks from powering fans and compressors to enabling intricate robotic operations. For more complex industrial operations, the need for precise coordination between drives esc

Interrogating Quality Issues in Polymer 3D Printing

In production settings, maintaining quality control is essential for cost-effectiveness. Inaccurate or inconsistent 3D prints can lead to scrapped materials, increased production time, and costly rework.

Interested in contributing an article or review?

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories

The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Resilience

While automation offers significant benefits for enhancing supply chain resilience, it also comes with challenges and considerations that businesses must address to ensure successful implementation.

Learning From Visionaries: The Stages at IMTS 2024 Feature Technology, Manufacturing, and Industry Leaders

The Stages throughout IMTS feature executive conversations and presentations on AI transformation and empowerment, innovation and change management, digital transformation, growing the defense industrial base, manufacturing infrastructure, and much more.

Automation isn't a one-size-fits-all: 5 key considerations for your warehouse

From AI-vision systems revolutionizing inventory management to advanced depalletization solutions streamlining logistics, we'll explore five critical considerations that can make or break your journey toward integrating robotics into warehouse operations.

Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines

New Emerson Flushing Ring Streamlines Ordering, Installation with Complete, Packaged Solution

TESCOM AGI Flushing Ring features modular assembly for flushing and bleeding applications in distillation towers, hydrotreaters and more

Comau Delivers a Highly Flexible Assembly Solution for JMC Ford's High-End Pickup Manufacturing

Comau Delivers a Highly Flexible Assembly Solution for JMC Ford's High-End Pickup Manufacturing

EXAIR's Line of Liquid Atomizing Nozzles

Like all EXAIR spray nozzles, the FloodStream™, HollowStream™ and FullStream™ Liquid Atomizing Nozzles are inexpensive, versatile and efficient. These nozzles offer the ideal solution for cooling, cleaning, washing, rinsing and dust suppression applications for industry. These liquid nozzles produce a uniform distribution of liquid with small to large droplets. They are compact and can fit in small areas.

Cincoze Rugged Embedded Computers: Driving Innovation in Edge AI Applications

The GPU Computing-GOLD product line has two series (GM/GP) with high-performance CPU options and support for MXM and PEG GPU cards for processing large-scale image input in industrial environments, providing the best computing solutions for image recognition, data-driven decision-making, and machine learning.

SECS/GEM on KLA FLX 2320-S Through the EIGEMBox

In the semiconductor industry, seamless communication between manufacturing equipment and factory host systems is critical for achieving optimal performance and automation. One widely adopted communication protocol for this purpose is SECS/GEM, the Semiconductor Equipment Communication Standard and Generic Equipment Model. SECS/GEM plays a vital role in enabling data exchange and control between equipment and host systems in semiconductor fabs. In this blog, we will explore the integration of SECS/GEM on the KLA FLX 2320-S tool through the EIGEMBox, a specialized solution provided by eInnoSys.

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

BigRep ONE: Large-Scale 3D Printing

BigRep ONE: Large-Scale 3D Printing

The BigRep ONE is an award-winning, large-format 3D printer at an accessible price point. With over 350 systems installed worldwide, it's a trusted solution for prototyping and production by designers, innovators, and manufacturers alike. Featuring a massive one-cubic-meter build volume, the fast and reliable ONE brings your designs to life in full scale.

Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company

At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.