Next-Generation Private 5G for Next-Generation Industrial Automation

Article from Tamer Kadous, GM, XCOM RAN by Globalstar

What I’m hearing in my daily conversations is that there is an important element that’s too often left out of the automation upgrade discussion – and that’s the underlying network that can make or break a successful project.

3D Printed Buoy Gives Voice to Berlin’s River Spree

Case Study from Natasha Mathew, | BigRep

A 3D-printed buoy uses sensors and solar power to reveal the health of Berlin’s River Spree and engage the city with its main river. To meet the project’s requirements for scale, durability, and sustainability, Jakob partnered with BigRep.

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

Case Study from | MRPeasy

David Altemir, Founder of Altemir Consulting manufacturing consultancy from Dallas, used to build rocket ships. Today, he has his feet firmly planted on the shop floor, helping manufacturers across America improve their operational efficiency.

Why Manual Time Tracking in Business Central Is Costing Your Shop Floor More Than You Think

Article from | Insight Works

By automating time collection through barcode scanning, manufacturers gain precise labor costing, improved accountability, and a clearer picture of shop floor performance.

Upgrading for Industry 4.0: How Siemens S7-1500 Migration Solves Hidden Legacy Challenges and Why Modern Manufacturing Can’t Afford to Wait

Avadh Nagaralawala, Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant | PMP

This article explains why migration to the S7-1500 platform is becoming urgent, the hidden challenges engineers face during transition, and how modern PLC architecture supports Industry 4.0 readiness, improved reliability, and long-term performance.

Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data

Q&A with Gabe Maentz, Vice President of Solutions | Datanomix

One of my favorite customer lines is, “I need parts, not charts.” And that really captures what Datanomix is about: helping manufacturers solve real business problems by clearly showing what’s happening on their shop floor.

Rugged Surface Pro xCase with Badge Readers Elevates Workforce Safety & Mustering for Umicore

Case Study from | Mobile Demand

When global materials technology and recycling leader Umicore set out to modernize employee tracking and emergency mustering processes, they turned to Savance Workplace for a customized digital workforce management solution.

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The Dawn of Agentic Autonomy: Defining the 2026 Smart Factory

Article from Dijam Panigrahi is Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Inc.

We are witnessing a transition from passive automation to integrated, agentic autonomy—a shift that moves beyond simple programmed responses toward systems capable of independent reasoning and real-time optimization.

Smart Automation: How AGVs and AMRs Help Manufacturers Manage Rising Costs

Article from Brian Cook, Director of Product Development at Conductix-Wampfler

The time is now to invest in scalable, cost-efficient automation deployments, keeping in mind the importance of power and data delivery solutions that support consistent, productive operations.

AI for Product Data Management: A Key Component for Smarter Manufacturing

Article from Jay Roxe, Chief Marketing Officer, Inriver

AI improves data quality by reducing errors and inconsistencies introduced by manual intervention. Manual errors may not seem like a huge deal, but they can easily disrupt time-to-market or channel accuracy.

Logistics Reply Announces the Launch of Its Warehouse AI Agent Builder, GaliLEA Dynamic Intelligence

01/19/26, 07:50 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

LEA Reply enables end-to-end supply chain execution while continuously evolving to address increasing levels of automation and operational complexity.

6K ADDITIVE SELECTED AS PREFERRED SUPPLIER TO AGF DEFCOM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING POWDER USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF SUPPRESSORS

01/19/26, 07:26 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Engineering

The companies have entered a strategic partnership to transform AGF Defcom's manufacturing scrap including both solids and powder—into high-performance metal powder.

Anduril Selects Dirac to Power AI-Driven Work Instructions Across Its Factories

01/19/26, 07:26 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Dirac's BuildOS Becomes a Core Manufacturing Infrastructure Partner for Anduril

Driving the Future of Manufacturing Inspection Through Automation

01/19/26, 07:24 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

By focusing on structured metrology and data automation, the business helps customers reduces crap costs, accelerate new product launches, and make better decisions in real time.

Jincan Network Releases Cost-Effective ZX4224 Industrial Router to Simplify Factory Connectivity.

01/19/26, 07:22 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Unlike complex enterprise solutions, the ZX4224 focuses on stability and ease of deployment. It is engineered to handle high-interference industrial environments, providing reliable 4G/5G connectivity for remote PLCs, IP cameras, and IoT sensors.

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