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.

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.

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.

2025 Top Article - Common Misconceptions Manufacturers have about AI

Q&A with Ghazanfar Ghori is President and CTO | Enterprise64

With over 25 years of experience advising mid-market companies, Ghori provides a grounded yet progressive-looking take on where manufacturers should focus, what misconceptions to avoid, and how to get started without overhauling everything.

2025 Top Article - AUTOMATION IS UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF AM SERVICES

Felix Manley, Co-founder | 3D People

In this article, I want to dive into the role automation plays in the approach to AM services, highlighting the benefits it delivers to customers, how it drives operational efficiency, and why it’s essential for the future of this industry.

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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.

Discovering Manufacturing Bottlenecks Through AI and Machine Learning Analysis

Article from Lou Farrell, Revelutionized

Manufacturing slowdowns come from many sources. That diversity makes it challenging for executives to identify the top causes without help. Well-trained AI and machine learning algorithms can analyze the data and recommend suggestions for improvement.

How private 5G empowers manufacturers to maximize AI use cases

Article from Ryan Pettijohn, 5G Systems Integration Manager, 1Finity – a Fujitsu company

While Wi-Fi networks have historically met the basic wireless connectivity needs of some manufacturing operations, they increasingly fall short in more complex, high-demand industrial environments.

NEW LK METROLOGY CMMS FOR LARGE-SCALE, HEAVY-DUTY MEASUREMENT

01/13/26, 01:34 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

The innovative machines are ideally suited to quality control applications across industries such as aerospace, energy, automotive, heavy engineering, power generation, transportation and industrial machinery, where consistent measurement results and long-term stability are paramount.

East West Manufacturing™ Acquires Scanalytics, Expanding Smart Building and IoT Product Capabilities

01/13/26, 01:33 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Following the transaction, Scanalytics will retain its brand and operate as a product division of East West.

Compass Wire Cloth to Highlight Advanced Separation Solutions at PACK EXPO East 2026

01/13/26, 10:23 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

Explore the precision and efficiency of Round Separator and Ultrasonic Screens, and see Cutting-Edge Vibratory Technology in Action at Booth #1704

RAYMOND INTRODUCES E-LEARNING MODULES TO SUPPORT MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION

01/13/26, 05:47 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

Raymond provides online tools that reinforce technician fundamentals, lean management principles and operator

Over 10 new show features revealed for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

01/13/26, 05:46 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 brings the future of packaging to life with new zones, breakthrough technologies, and expert-led experiences designed to inspire, inform, and connect every stage of the supply chain.

FLIR Si1-LD - Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection

The FLIR Si1-LD is an easy-to-use acoustic imaging camera for locating and quantifying pressurized leaks in compressed air systems. This lightweight, one-handed camera is designed to help maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering professionals identify air leaks faster than with traditional methods. Built with a carefully constructed array of MEMS microphones for high sensitivity, the Si1-LD produces a precise acoustic image that visually displays ultrasonic information, even in loud, industrial environments. The acoustic image is overlaid in real time on a digital image, allowing you to accurately pinpoint the source of the sound, with onboard analytics which quantify the losses being incurred. The Si1-LD features a plugin that enables you to import acoustic images to FLIR Thermal Studio suite for offline editing, analysis, and advanced report creation. Field analysis and reporting can also be done using the FLIR Acoustic Camera Viewer cloud service. Transferring of images can be managed via memory stick or USB data cable. Through a regular maintenance routine, the FLIR Si1-LD can help facilities reduce their environmental impact and save money on utility bills.

OnLogic

(South Burlington, VT, United States of America)

OnLogic is a global industrial computer manufacturer who designs highly-configurable, solution-focused computers engineered for reliability at the IoT edge. Their systems operate in the world's harshest environments, empowering customers to solve their most complex computing challenges, no matter their industry. OnLogic has helped more than 70,000 customers worldwide advance their ideas with computers that are designed to last, built to order and delivered in days.