Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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 Deviationâ€.
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.
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
Finding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen
OEMs that modernize equipment design and training/support models will be best positioned to help close workforce gaps plaguing CPG firms.
STREAMLINE PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CLEANING WITH THE NEW FLEXISAN™ MODULAR SPRAYING SYSTEM
Including a durable, mobile cart with integrated chemical handling and at least one Clean-in-Place (CIP) spray header, the system optimizes Open Plant Cleaning (OPC) and produces effective, consistent results for various applications, from everyday washdowns to tackling tough soils.
Modernizing Manufacturing Physical Security With Agentic AI
With Operational Technology (OT), production workflows, assembly lines, robotics, and more, securing today's manufacturing environments requires intelligent systems that can interpret context, prioritize real threats, and act autonomously at scale to ensure safety. The stakes are high: theft, supply chain vulnerabilities, and potentially hazardous working conditions all threaten the security of both people and places.
AMT Launches Robotic Roll Handling Solutions for Converting Industry Applications
Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has deployed four robotic roll handling systems, expanding its material handling automation solutions for coil and roll movement in packaging and converting operations.
SafetyChain Expands Digital Plant Management Platform with New CAPA Capabilities
Update introduces corrective and preventive action (CAPA) workflows to food and beverage manufacturers, supporting faster issue resolution and a reduction in recurring errors.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Rapid Prototyping with the Modular Motor Series
Quick to configure. Quick to build. Quick to deliver. Parvalux understands the importance of getting product in the hands of customers quickly and efficiently. The Modular Range does just that allowing customers to configure their own solution, selecting motor and gearbox, adding encoders and brakes to create a solution perfectly suited for their specific applications such as conveyor belt systems, picking systems, parcel sorting equipment, pallet shuttles and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Read our modular range guide for specifics.
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.
