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The Generative Economy: Imagine Circular Value Chains

In our current system, we take materials from the Earth, make products from them, use these products for a while, and throw them away as waste.

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.

Supercharge Manufacturing Performance with Rapid Improvement Approach

In this playbook, we’ll explore how manufacturers can use RIA to improve their operations and bottom line, and why the performance improvement partner you select to implement this process matters in ways that may surprise you.

In the Age of AI, Manufacturers Can No Longer Afford to Give Cybersecurity Short Shrift

The volume of cyberattacks targeting manufacturers has been steadily increasing for quite some time. However, over the past few years, what had long been a gradual climb has become a meteoric rise.

Control System Migrations | Managing Scope, Schedule, Budget

Give yourself a pat on the back, you’ve successfully navigated the tasks of providing procurement specification and selecting a vendor for your control system migration project. In part four of this series, we will be exploring scope, schedule, and budget.

5 Most Common Small Manufacturing Challenges According to Consultants

Manufacturing consultants Tim Grant from Business Solution Providers, David Altemir from Altemir Consulting, and Patrick Verryn from Move 2 Cloud share their insights about the most common challenges their small manufacturing clients experience.

Unlocking the Next Era of Supply Chain Maturity: How AI and Machine Learning Drive Transformation

While foundational theories like Lean Supply Chain Management, Agile Supply Chain, and the Theory of Constraints have long helped businesses streamline operations, AI & ML are emerging as catalysts that can take supply chain maturity to the next level.

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For efficient warehouse heating, unit heaters may be the best solution

For warehouse managers seeking an effective and efficient heating solution, one avenue to pursue is unit heaters. These self-contained heaters can be permanently installed in walls or ceilings, providing a durable way to heat entire warehouses or to warm targeted areas.

Shaping Company Strategy with Evolving Technology: A 2025 Preview

From the emergence of domain-specific language models to the adoption of AI-related tools and the evolution of the Industrial Metaverse, the upcoming year promises transformative innovations that will redefine global industrial competitiveness.

7 Emerging Solutions for Reduced Manufacturing Downtime in 2025

Manufacturers hoping to reduce downtime more effectively in 2025 should pay attention to several emerging trends. Here are seven such technologies and strategies for greater uptime this year and beyond.

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ARI USA Ensures Reliable and Efficient Steam & Condensate Management with Comprehensive CONA® Steam Trap Portfolio and Expert Services

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Comau Academy's Innovative Educational Projects at Bett UK to Inspire Students with Robotics and AI

Comau is attending BETT UK, organized at ExCeL London (Hall: Teaching & Learning Tech, Booth: SN 30, Jan. 22-24, 2025). With more than 30,000 educators, institutions, and innovators, as well as 300 speakers from 130 countries, it represents Europe's most important exhibition dedicated to educational technologies.

Cementex Introduces Double-Insulated Square Drive Ratchet T-Handle Wrenches

Burlington, NJ - Cementex, the safety tool specialists, introduces the new Square Drive Ratchet T-Handle Wrenches. With Cementex's trademark double-insulation, the product provides market-leading user safety, precision, and efficiency, empowering electrical and mechanical professionals with top-notch performance to tackle the most complex and challenging projects.

FDM Printing in Architecture, Design, and Traditional Engineering: Dynamism & Ultimaker Shine at Dubai Design Week

How FDM Printing is Revolutionizing Architecture and Design

Baya Systems Raises $36M+ to Propel AI and Chiplet Innovation

Series B funding led by Maverick Silicon fuels market expansion and ability to meet rapidly growing demand for hyper-efficient data movement in agile complex silicon systems

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PI USA - Improve Manufacturing Precision and Speed with Hexapods

PI USA - Improve Manufacturing Precision and Speed with Hexapods

Hexapods provide high precision motion in 6 axes.  Read how a hexapod improves manufacturing of aerospace parts in an Airbus supported study.

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maxon group

maxon group

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