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Technology With Purpose: Turning manufacturing investments into impact
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It's clear that adopting advanced technology is now a must for manufacturers. But here's the tricky thing: you still need to have a good reason to do it. If you invest in advanced tech only because you're "supposed to," your results will be extremely limited.
Scaling Battery Disassembly: Why the Real Challenge Is Not Automation
The emerging circular economy introduces new challenges and new application areas for automation. One of them is EV battery disassembly. Unlike traditional industrial environments, battery disassembly operates without stable geometries, consistent designs, or reliable data.
Integrating Tilt Sensors into PLC Controlled Machinery: A Practical Engineering Guide
This guide focuses on how tilt sensors are actually integrated into PLC controlled machinery in real industrial environments. Not the theory, but the decisions that matter on the plant floor.
Unlocking the Future of Engineering through Rapid Prototyping, Fueled by AI
The fusing of rapid prototyping practices with AI-assisted workflows that shorten the distance between idea and implementation, along with more cost-effective ways to work have accelerated development. The result is a new operating model for innovation.
Driving Smart Manufacturing From Chip to System
Explore how simulation and semiconductors advance manufacturing from behind the scenes to the factory floor, transforming industries with intelligent workflows, equipment, and products.
Physics-based GenAI for Robot Programming
Physics-based AI reasons about how matter behaves. It understands force, motion, constraints, process parameters, and tolerances. Instead of replaying a scripted motion or predicting an outcome statistically, it generates actions based on physical laws.
A Practical Guide to Inventory Tracking for Small Manufacturers
Tracking inventory effectively requires more than writing numbers into a spreadsheet. It depends on clear rules, disciplined processes, and consistent execution.
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Scaling Industrial Label Production for Runs Exceeding 10,000 Units
The most cost-effective approach integrates the right printing technology with expert manufacturing partnerships. Optimizing every element of the production workflow unlocks significant cost reductions while preserving quality and compliance for a competitive advantage.
The Overlooked Leadership Pipeline Sitting on the Factory Floor
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Frontline workers need problem-solving, adaptability, communication, and decision-making skills that keep operations running every day. With the right development pathways, today's operators can become tomorrow's manufacturing leaders.
5 Considerations When Securing Legacy Systems in Manufacturing
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Many manufacturers retain legacy systems that pose additional challenges for IT teams trying to prevent cyberattacks. What should these professionals consider for the best results when creating strong and comprehensive strategies?
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Industry Leaders to join Logistics Reply at WERC 2026 for Panel on the Future of the Warehouse Tech Stack
As warehousing and distribution operations face growing pressure to modernize, the session will explore which technologies are creating measurable operational value and which trends may be falling short of expectations.
Teledyne Introduces Kaleido SWIR Hyperspectral Camera for High-Speed Industrial Inspection
Fully designed and vertically manufactured by Teledyne and encompassing the sensor, spectrograph, and interface, Kaleido delivers up to 1,280 pixel spatial resolution with line rates exceeding 2.3 kHz. This high-speed capability allows for the inspection of higher volumes in less time without sacrificing spectral precision.
Industrial Robotics Market Report: Why Intelligent Automation Is Redefining Global Manufacturing
This growth reflects a deeper structural transformation unfolding across global
manufacturing ecosystems. Rising labor shortages, supply chain volatility, increasing wage pressures, stricter quality requirements, and growing demand for faster production cycles are forcing manufacturers to rethink how factories operate.
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OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of Scalable Rugged Computers
The OnLogic Karbon 520 Series of rugged computers is purpose-built to deliver unwavering performance and reliability in the face of extreme temperatures, vibration, and dynamic power conditions. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and validated by MIL-STD-810H testing, the Karbon 520 Series makes it possible to deploy dependable computing for AI at the edge, advanced automation, or critical remote and in-vehicle applications in even the most challenging environments.
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