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Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling

Partner with the wrong ITAD and e-waste provider, and your business faces lawsuits and damage to your reputation. It's beneficial to be very selective about who handles your e-waste.

Two Industry Leaders - One Goal: Maximum Process Reliability

With software solutions from CSP, companies from a wide range of industries are taking their production processes to a whole new level. The result: greater efficiency, transparent quality assurance, and a decisive advantage on the path to the smart factory.

NewsFender's 3D Printed Ballistic Fender Charts a New Course in Maritime Defense

Discover how NewsFender's 3D printed customizable, eco-friendly fenders and boat parts are making waves in the maritime defense industry.

Why Manufacturers Must Rebuild Their Factories Around the Buyer

Today's generation of buyers expects products built to fit their needs, transparent pricing, reliable delivery, and ongoing support that extends beyond the initial sale.

Hatz Engines - Case Study from CSP US Inc.

Before the introduction of CSP software, there was no integrated control of workflows, and the potential for process optimization remained untapped. Production relied on manual coordination, which led to efficiency losses and unnecessary error rates.

How Flying S is Turning Data into a Competitive Advantage

As automation, multi-axis machining, and lights-out operations become the norm, shops are realizing that the real advantage doesn't come from just running more machines; it comes from understanding how they're running.

What's Your Factory's Lean Maturity Score?

Many factories run 5S events, collect defect data, or deploy quality management systems - yet still face recurring bottlenecks, waste, and variation. Why? Because tools alone don't make a Lean enterprise - culture does.

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Manufacturing's AI Reality Check: Why Governance Is the Missing Link

Governance is the architecture that transforms AI experiments into enterprise assets. Without it, even successful models become liabilities.

Why Economic Uncertainty Demands a Real-Time Manufacturing Strategy

Proactive manufacturers now treat economic uncertainty not as isolated incidents, but as ongoing tests of their operational readiness and digital maturity.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures as Threat Actors Set Their Sights on the Manufacturing Industry

To manage these risks at scale, organizations need modern Privileged Access Management (PAM). Unlike legacy access controls, modern PAM enforces least-privilege access, monitors high-risk accounts in real time and integrates seamlessly with broader security ecosystems.

Engineering - News Headlines

Keyence releases a new proximity sensor called the ER Series

The innovative features of the ER Series, including long-range detection, durable design, 360° status indicators, etc. combine to provide advantages that are unmatched by other proximity sensors on the market. This sensor is setting a new standard in the industry with its ability to increase detection distance, improve reliability, and simplify installation.

GameChange BOS Surpasses Orders for 190 Transformers as New Manufacturing Facility Ramps Up

Equipped with advanced automation, precision testing, and rigorous quality controls, the facility is ramping toward its 5,400 MVA annual production capacity, enabling GameChange to deliver high-performance transformers engineered for reliability and long-term grid stability with quick lead times.

Zoomlion Recognized as Top-Tier Smart Factory at 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference

The Company's breakthrough in shared mixed-flow production for multiple types of heavy equipment has enabled a collaborative smart factory cluster for construction machinery. By combining flexibility, scale, and automation, the model is shaping a new standard for the industry's digital and intelligent transformation.

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

With four production facilities in the Midwest, on both coasts, and in the South, NORD is prepared to serve you with some of the shortest lead times in the industry. We house extensive component inventory, allowing us to assemble and ship 25% of all standard product orders same or next day!