Automation & IIoT - Articles, Stories & Interviews
How to Improve Manufacturing Supply Chain Traceability
Customers expect to scan a code and view origin, maker and handling details. Food and beverage buyers seek farm or fishery details and handling steps, while industrial buyers want batch numbers, test results and service history. This clarity builds trust.
Prioritizing Network Investment in Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 is driving major gains in efficiency, automation, and innovation. But there’s a flip side: That progress depends on fast, secure, always-on connectivity. Manufacturing, in particular, is an interesting case study.
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with maxon and Parvalux
As the packaging industry continues to evolve, maxon and Parvalux remain committed to delivering motion solutions that are not only precise and reliable but also adaptable to the dynamic needs of modern automation.
Case Study: Achieving a High-Risk Systems Overhaul on an Accelerated Schedule
When TGES America, Ltd. (hereinafter TGES America) needed a critical overhaul of the complex control system and instrumentation for the central utilities plant (CUP) of a specialty materials manufacturing plant, they turned to aeSolutions, a Siemens Solution Partner.
High-speed image analysis of the smallest particles in real time
Particles can vary widely in form and origin - be it powder, liquid, tablet, sand, microplastic or pigment. In order to analyze this diversity, laboratories must master a balancing act between precision, efficiency and practical requirements.
Mastering Manufacturing Excellence With a Quality Management System
Let’s discuss what a QMS is, explore its core components and objectives, examine key industry standards like ISO 9001, AS9102, and ISO 13485, guide you through the implementation process and demonstrate how digital tools can enhance your QMS effectiveness.
How to Identify Which Tasks to Automate in Your Manufacturing Business Processes?
In this blog, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to pinpoint the best automation opportunities in your manufacturing business—based on ROI, effort, risk, and operational value.
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The Real ROI of AR in Manufacturing: Beyond the Hype

If you think AR’s real value is still theoretical, think again. Over the last decade, forward-thinking manufacturers have adopted AR solutions with measurable gains that go beyond aesthetics.
Twin transition: a path to the future or just another corporate buzzword?

Here, Johannes Wolf, Managing Director at automation supplier COPA-DATA Central Eastern Europe & Middle East (CEE/ME), explains why the green and digital twin transition is more than hype — and how we can turn it into measurable impact.
Unlock Hidden Cash: How Manufacturers Can Maximize R&D Tax Credits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
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Thanks to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), manufacturers now have greater access to these credits. Many still leave substantial dollars on the table because they are not aware of their eligibility or fail to grasp the qualification and filing requirements.
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COMAU Highlights the Potential of AI to Promote the Development of the Industrial System at ETFA 2025
As part of a packed program of events, Giovanni Di Stefano, Head of Advanced Robotics at Comau, spoke at the event on September 12, giving a presentation on "Industrial Heritage For Training Advanced Robotics Neural Networks," in which he outlined Comau's commitment to developing intelligent applications based on machine learning to optimize the efficiency of robotic plants and automation systems.
The Intel® E610-IT4 Ethernet Network Adapter for OCP 3.0, Now Available from Mouser, Enables Data Centers and Enterprise Solutions
The E610-IT4, available from Mouser, supports auto-negotiation between multiple port speeds, providing maximum flexibility in a quad-port configuration. With support for 10GBASE-T, 5G, 2.5G and 1000BASE-T connectivity, the E610-IT4 delivers efficient, high-performance connectivity for data center control planes, workstation and edge applications.
CMES Robotics and PAC Machinery Partner to Launch Next-Generation Robotic Bagging System at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
The joint solution integrates AI-powered piece picking with dual paper-poly bagging machine, enabling fulfillment centers to achieve speed, accuracy, and sustainability while offsetting the higher cost of paper packaging.
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Quality assurance in the manufacturing industry

Quality assurance in the manufacturing industry
Efficiency and precision with CSP software. In the highly competitive world of manufacturing, quality assurance is a critical factor for success. CSP offers you state-of-the-art software solutions specifically designed to ensure the highest standards of quality assurance in the manufacturing industry.
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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.