Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data
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
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.
Discovering Manufacturing Bottlenecks Through AI and Machine Learning Analysis
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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.
2025 Top Article - 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.
2025 Top Article - AUTOMATION IS UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF AM SERVICES
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.
2025 Top Article - Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
2025 Top Article - How Industrial 3D Printing is Propelling Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Forward
With lower barriers to entry, small and mid-sized manufacturers have more opportunities than ever to integrate industrial 3D printing into their operations while avoiding the hurdles that once held them back.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
How private 5G empowers manufacturers to maximize AI use cases
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.
Beyond the Device: The Real Drivers of Industrial Mobility
Accessories don’t just complement rugged devices, they complete them. They turn durability into productivity, resilience into results, and hardware into workflow platforms.
Why B2B IAM Is Essential for Modern Manufacturing
VPN access is widely used without strong safeguards regarding whether those users should be trusted or what they’re entitled to access. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting VPN setups.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Aerotech Demonstrates Latest Advances in Motion Control for High-Precision Manufacturing Applications
Visit Booth #749 at Photonics West 2026
Emerson Named 2026 'Industrial IoT Company of the Year'
IoT Breakthrough Awards recognizes company for innovation, driving future of AI-enabled autonomous operations
PI at Photonics West: See the Latest Advancements in Nanopositioning Automation and Precision Motion Control
… in San Francisco, January 17 - 22, Booths 8517 (BIOS) / 3517 (PW) South Lobby, or visit our Tech Center in Fremont, CA.
Rajant Launches Next-Generation BC Commander Suite for Streamlined Monitoring and Management
New "Advanced" and "Enterprise" tiers deliver enhanced visibility, automation, and real-time analysis to optimize performance across various industrial deployments
Empowering Career & Technical Education: Implementing Manufacturing Training Programs in 2026
Ahead of CTE Month, BIN95 highlights how automation and maintenance training prepare students for tomorrow's workforce.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
MOTION CONTROLLERS FOR MINIATURE DRIVES AND MICRODRIVES
FAULHABER has added another extremely compact Motion Controller without housing to its product range. The new Motion Controller is ideal for integration in equipment manufacturing and medical technology applications. With 36 V and 3 A (peak current 9 A), it covers the power range up to approx. 100 W and is suitable for DC-motors with encoder, brushless drives or linear motors.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
At Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products®, we know and understand the importance of having the right flooring product for the right application. That's why we offer a variety of ResinDek panels in different thicknesses, densities, and with different surface finishes. Since 1994, ResinDek flooring panels have been installed in distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and cold storage facilities for major corporations worldwide. The intent of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products then and now is "We don't just make better mezzanine floors"¦We make mezzanine floors better". We strive to provide solutions that improve the ergonomics in work environments, reduce environmental impacts, and bring significant value to the professionals in many different industries.
