Maximizing OEE with Smart Selection of Electric Linear Actuators

10/15/25, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | actuators, | motion control

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

10/14/25, 05:58 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | data collection

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 Gartners 10 Dimensions of Warehouse Complexity can Transform your WMS Strategy

10/13/25, 05:43 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | WMS

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.

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

10/09/25, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Fabtech, | welding

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?

The Promise & Risks of Physical AI's Self-Optimizing Factories & Human-AI Teaming

10/08/25, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | ai, | Physical AI

Physical AI is the difference between an algorithm that predicts a machine failure and an intelligent robot that can physically inspect the machine, identify the fault, and adapt its operation to prevent a shutdown.

IDS: See. Align. Place.

10/07/25, 05:56 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | machine vision

For both machines, the manufacturer relies on industrial cameras from the USB 3 uEye CP series from IDS Imaging Development Systems to ensure maximum accuracy, speed and process control. These systems are already in high-volume use across the Asian electronics market.

Key Considerations for Maximizing Manufacturing Efficiency

10/02/25, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Design and Development, | Robotic Work Cell

It’s true that advanced simulation tools have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of robotic workcell design and path planning, but it still remains an incredibly time consuming process.

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Top 5 AI-Powered Capabilities to Look for in a WMS Vendor

10/06/25, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | ai, | Warehouse Management, | WMS

Success depends on how deeply and thoughtfully those capabilities are embedded into the system. As you evaluate vendors, look beyond the buzzwords and focus on practical AI tools that deliver faster deployment, smarter execution, and long-term flexibility.

Beyond Automation: How Software is Redefining Industrial Machinery

10/03/25, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Software and Smarts

Software-Defined Machinery (SDM) leads the transformation where the capabilities and performance of industrial assets are determined by sophisticated software. When paired with AI, this software unlocks a new realm of capability, efficiency, and innovation.

4 Robotic Finishing Techniques for High-Precision Manufacturing Applications

09/29/25, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Robotic Finishing

Manufacturing leaders interested in implementing robotic finishing techniques should carefully plan and focus on seamless integration. They should consider how these advanced technologies fit into their existing facilities and prioritize employee training.

maxon to Debut at The Assembly Show, Showcasing Precision Drive Systems and Parvalux Motor Solutions for Industrial Automation and Material Handling

10/16/25, 12:12 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | maxon group

By combining brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers into complete mechatronic drive systems they meet the evolving needs of industrial automation and assembly applications.

HiveMQ Announces Strategic Shift to Become Leading Industrial AI Platform

10/16/25, 10:19 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Company appoints Barry Libert as Chairman and CEO to lead next phase of growth

RS Americas and DP Gayatri team up to better serve industrial manufacturers

10/16/25, 10:18 AM | Automation & IIoT | Supply Chain | RS

RS and DP Gayatri formed a strategic partnership to bridge the gap between design and deployment with speed, precision, and confidence and provide OEMs and manufacturers with scalable integrated industrial solutions designed to modernize operations and improve performance.

KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control

KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control

KEB's VFDs are the key to unlocking peak performance in your high-speed machinery. Engineered for precision control, even without feedback sensors, our F6 and S6 drives utilize advanced software and high-frequency output. This ensures smooth operation, reduced vibration, and optimal efficiency. Whether you're building turbo blowers, power generation systems, or other high-speed applications, KEB VFDs deliver the reliability and performance you need.

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