How Collision Awareness Systems Help Meet OSHA Forklift & Pedestrian Safety Guidelines

Bryan Hohlfelder, Collision Awareness

According to OSHA, approximately 35,000 serious injuries and 62,000 non-serious injuries involving forklifts occur each year in the U.S., many of which are due to poor visibility, blind spots, and uncontrolled intersections in warehouses.

AI + Lean: How U.S. Manufacturers Can Blend Tradition with Technology

Article from | Orca Lean

Lean manufacturing remains the timeless backbone of operational excellence. It provides the structure, culture, and discipline that no technology can replace. But in an era of vast data and real-time demands, AI acts as a powerful multiplier.

The Data Imperative for Smart Microfactories: Enabling Real-Time Agility and Resilience

Article from Errol Rodericks, Product Marketing Director, Denodo

Microfactories, digital twins, and AI-first manufacturing strategies are not science fiction, they are here. But their success depends not just on sensors and robotics, but on how well data is connected, contextualized, and consumed.

Comprehensive Guide to Composite Materials and Simulation

Matt Veidth | CAE Assistant

Composite simulation is crucial because it lets engineers explore designs, optimize performance, and spot failures digitally, saving tons of time and money compared to physical testing. It's challenging due to anisotropy, modeling delamination, and high computational cost.

Maximizing OEE with Smart Selection of Electric Linear Actuators

Florent Orget, Actuator Product Marketing Manager | Emerson

How a careful actuator selection and modern motion system design can unlock higher availability, performance, and product quality in automated manufacturing.

Building a Culture of Team Performance at Paramount Machine with Production Monitoring

Case Study from | Datanomix

When manufacturing software is implemented as a tool for accountability alone, it risks alienating operators. But when it’s positioned as a tool for empowerment, it can transform team culture and unlock significant performance gains.

How Automation is Revolutionizing Pipe Fabrication Amid Labor Shortages and Rising Competition

Article from | NOVARC

The world of pipe fabrication is changing fast. With ongoing labor shortages and growing pressure from global competitors, many fabricators are asking the same question: How can we keep up while maintaining quality and staying profitable?

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Understanding End-to-End Configuration: A Primer

Article from Jens Ellebaek, Consulting Offerings Manager, Configit

End-to-end configuration offers a strategic solution for unifying data, improving collaboration across departments, and enabling scalable, service-ready product operations.

How Gartners 10 Dimensions of Warehouse Complexity can Transform your WMS Strategy

Article from Softeon

A strong WMS should balance simplicity and depth, offering configurability without extensive custom code, seamless integration with material handling systems, and robust tools for labor management, task orchestration, and automation.

Unlocking the Benefits of a Data-Driven Manufacturing Supply Chain

Article from Jeff Metersky Senior Vice President of Strategy & Innovation GAINSystems

A data-driven supply chain isn’t just about tracking shipments. It’s about turning a mountain of raw data: sales figures, inventory levels, supplier performance, even weather patterns, into actionable insights. It allows supply chains to anticipate problems before they o

3PL Systems and Shiplify Bring Transparency to LTL Quoting

10/22/25, 02:55 PM | Supply Chain

- Shiplify furthers TMS ecosystem with integration into 3PL Systems BrokerWare software -

NORD Expands myNORD Online Tools for Faster Gear Drive Selection, Configuration, and Spare Parts Ordering

10/22/25, 12:07 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

NORD continues to enhance its digital tools, making it easier than ever to configure, select, and order gear drives, motors, and spare parts, all in one place.

AutoStore introduces Fall 2025 Product Portfolio, with AutoCase, FlexBins, and Frozen-Only Grid

10/22/25, 11:00 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

• The portfolio introduces seven new features, combining entirely new product lines with enhancements that simplify installation, efficiency, and cost. • Among the key additions are AutoCase for case handling, FlexBins for consolidation and buffering, and a Frozen-Only Grid designed for temperature-sensitive operations.

Eos Energy to Relocate Headquarters to Pittsburgh and Expand PA-Based Battery Manufacturing Operations in Allegheny County with $353 Million Investment

10/22/25, 09:49 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

Eos currently leases two facilities in Turtle Creek, where an initial phase of the project began in 2024 with the installation of a new state-of-the-art automated production line. As part of this expansion, the company will lease an existing 432,000-square-foot facility in Marshall Township in northern Allegheny County where additional production lines are planned for deployment.

PAC Strapping Products Highlights Its Complete Line of Strapping Kits: Comprehensive, ready-to-use solutions for efficient and reliable load securing

10/22/25, 09:21 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

PAC Strapping Products introduces its comprehensive line of all-in-one strapping kits, designed to simplify packaging operations by providing everything needed-strap, tools, and closures-in one convenient package. Available in both plastic and steel configurations, these kits support a wide range of applications from light-duty bundling to heavy industrial load securing. With customizable options, durable dispensers, and portable or heavy-duty setups, PAC's strapping kits deliver a reliable, cost-effective solution for businesses seeking efficiency, versatility, and long-term performance in their packaging processes.

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.

Fronius Perfect Welding

(Wels , , Austria)

We aspire to produce more than just welding systems, which is why we are the innovation leader for arc welding and are constantly developing welding processes further. In addition to welding technology for robot applications, we offer solutions for manual gas shielded arc welding, for MIG/MAG, TIG, and MMA welding processes. We also implement automated, complete welding solutions tailored to customer requirements in the field of welding automation. After all, welding creates connections - between metals, between industries, and between people. Connected by the arc, by passion, by the beat of welding.