Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Winning More Business with Smarter Marketing
Without a strong leadership link between strategic plans and marketing, it’s easy for tactical marketing results to stagnate, opportunities to diminish and customer relations to dip.
How CLM Enhances PLM - And Why Smart Manufacturers Need Both
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Manufacturers of configurable products face an ever-increasing demand for more customization. When you begin to offer customization, options and rules need to be defined at every step of the process.
Common Misconceptions Manufacturers have about AI
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.
BOOSTING OIL PAD OUTPUT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PIPE CORROSION MONITORING
Corrosion and erosion gradually reduce pipe wall thickness, increasing the risk of leaks or catastrophic failures—jeopardizing personnel safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity.
Wearable Robotics and Exoskeleton Technology
Through onboard intelligence and cloud connectivity, Exia delivers personalized support, injury prevention, and ergonomic optimization – essentially becoming a smart, adaptive partner for physical work.
How Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) Empower Smarter Manufacturing
Let’s explore the role of HMIs in modern manufacturing, their impact on process improvement, and the specific solutions offered by KEB America.
Photonics Array Alignment: Precision Active and Passive Techniques for High-Throughput PIC Production
In this post, we explore the evolution of photonics alignment — from early manual single-fiber setups to today’s fully automated FAU (Fiber Array Unit) alignment systems.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Why Industrial Automation Needs a 21st-Century Overhaul
The future of industrial automation isn't about replacing the human brain—it's about amplifying it with intelligent systems that can code, learn, and execute on their own. That’s the next frontier—and we’re closer to it than we think.
Tariffs, Reshoring and the Rising Demand for Entry-Level Labor
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First up for employers amid revitalization of domestic manufacturing — tackling worker shortages in warehousing and logistics.
Are Smart Coatings the Next Frontier in Factory Maintenance?
Self-healing paint and anticorrosive coatings may be impressive, but they are not complete care solutions. They can only account for small damage and cover a limited range of operating concerns, so additional tools and technologies are still necessary.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Shibuya Hoppmann Highlights Advanced Dry Aseptic and ESL Filling Solutions for Beverage and Dairy Producers
For dairy, plant-based, and extended shelf-life (ESL) applications, Shibuya's ESL & Dairy Filling System provides unmatched flexibility.
Shiplify Helps Freight Stakeholders Align on Costs with New Accessorial ROI Tool
Shiplify, the primary accessorial revenue identifier for carriers, shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, has announced their accessorial ROI Calculator, which brings clarity to freight invoicing, reducing disputes, building trust and driving smarter spending decisions.
Convey Gases and Fine Materials in Hot Environments with the New High Temperature Threaded Line Vac
EXAIR's 3/8 NPT High Temperature Threaded Line Vacs convert hose, tube, or pipe into a powerful in-line conveying system suitable for use with high temperature materials or in areas of high heat up to 900ºF (482ºC). Fitted with NPT threaded ends, it's easily mounted onto threaded pipe and offers an efficient solution for fine material conveyance, sampling hot flue gases, exhausting fumes, conveying soot, ashes, salts and other hot debris.
Advantech to Showcase Rugged AI Solutions at iVT Expo Chicago, Booth #303
At this year's show, Advantech will showcase cutting-edge rugged edge computing solutions designed for demanding environments across agriculture, construction, mining, and logistics.
KUKA Connexions 2025: Making Automation Easier Through Innovation and Partnership
Attendees experienced valuable networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations with emerging technology, insightful panels from KUKA partners and keynotes that inspired them to improve North American business efficiencies through automation and AI.
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.
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.
