Automation & IIoT - Articles, Stories & Interviews
This Is the Most User-Friendly Manufacturing Software, Says Manufacturing Consultant
Tim Grant, Founder of Business Solution Providers manufacturing consultancy, has spearheaded hundreds of software implementation projects. Here are some of the insights he’s gathered over the years.
Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing and Data Management
Energy consumption is growing exponentially, while energy creation is increasing only incrementally. This imbalance requires innovative solutions. At Delta, we tackle this challenge from both sides—enhancing energy creation while optimizing energy consumption.
Innovating Manufacturing and Supply Chains with Agentic AI
Just as companies like GM and Amazon have leveraged AI in their factories and warehouses, respectively, to enhance production and streamline operations, businesses can now apply advanced AI agents for even greater efficiencies and profits.
Advances in Preventive Maintenance Are Refining the Manufacturing Supply Chain in 2025
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The need for innovative care and repair technologies grows as uptime and reliability become larger concerns. Recognizing which solutions offer the greatest potential for a facility is the first step to optimizing machinery throughout the supply chain in 2025.
Automate 2025 Q&A with Onlogic
At Automate, visitors will get hands-on experience with our range of rugged computers, built for industrial environments, and learn about the latest developments in this field. We'll also be demonstrating an AI vision system designed for real-world automation challenges.
MES Implementation Strategies for Cost Savings and Improved Reporting
Implementing a MES can be a game-changer for your organization. Imagine having real-time access to production data, enabling swift decision-making and corrective actions, which boosts your operational efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances reporting accuracy.
Pricing Optimization for SMB Manufacturers
Emphasizing value over price has to be the priority for smaller manufacturers with limited resources. Manufacturers in niche industries have unique insights into the specific needs and price sensitivities of their customers.
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How Product Catalog Management Supports Circular Supply Chains in Manufacturing
Most ERP and PLM systems track products only through production and sale, not reuse, refurbishment, or recycling. This fragmentation causes material loss, inefficient remanufacturing, slow reverse logistics, and compliance failures.
What is the 2:1 Ratio For Linear Plain Bearings?
The 2:1 Ratio represents the maximum allowable moment arm distance relative to bearing length without causing binding or motion restriction, ensuring optimal performance in plain linear bearings.
Unleashing the power of gen AI in manufacturing
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While Gen AI is taking off across numerous organizations and industries, some sectors have been slower to get on board. Traditional manufacturing is behind the Gen AI curve as disparate data and lack of digitization are creating obstacles on this transformation journey.
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RS and Siemens are paving the way to Industry 5.0 with I/O
RS offers Siemens IP6X distributed I/O systems engineered to satisfy organizations' ever-increasing demand for actionable data, maximize uptime, boost performance, facilitate future-proof scalability, and enable hybrid I/O systems essential to the shift from automated to autonomous operation.
Professor Dr. Jeritt Williams Wins 2025 A3 Educator of the Year Award
Williams, an assistant professor of engineering technology at Illinois State University, was honored for his work as an industry 4.0 instructor
TRUMPF Uses AI to Improve Laser Cutting Edges
New "Cutting Assistant" uses AI (Artificial Intelligence) to independently determine laser cutting parameters // Solution is available for TruLaser machines with a power of 6 kW or higher, purchased after May 2025 // Users save time and counteract the skilled worker shortage
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The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.
The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.
The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.
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OnLogic
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.
