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Automate 2026 Product Preview
Automate 2026 takes place June 22nd - 25th in Chicago, IL. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
The Real Reason Your Manufacturing AI Won't Scale
The real issue is that most manufacturers are trying to scale AI on top of fragmented data, disconnected systems and operational processes that were never designed to support it.
How L&S Machine Company Visualizes CNC Data in Real Time
L&S Machine Company needed a better way to monitor CNC machining capacity and efficiency in real time. Their previous visualization software, Factory Wiz, was expensive and required the vendor to build or update every dashboard.
4 Reasons Your Manufacturing Logistics Tech Project Is Over Budget and Under-Delivering
These four failure patterns share a common thread: they are all front-loaded problems that surface in the back half of the project. The structural decisions that caused them were made months earlier, during planning, during design, during the framing of the business case.
Drive Solutions for the Automation of Storage Processes
Baumalog Sp. o.o. significantly facilitated the storage and transport processes for metal profiles at Retech Sp. z o.o. Therefore, the company relies on solutions from NORD.
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.
Primal Pet Group: Improving Batch Management and Warehouse Traceability with Business Central and Insight Works Apps
In early 2025, Primal Pet Group introduced e-commerce fulfillment. The warehouse needed a process that minimized manual steps, provided clear visibility into inventory availability, and integrated directly with freight providers.
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The Hidden Cost of Tail Spend in Manufacturing
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A lack of visibility and coordination across tail spend often masks pricing inconsistencies, supplier duplication, and missed opportunities, making it harder for manufacturers to control costs and reduce risk in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Why The Real Bottleneck in Physical AI Isn't the Model—It's Manufacturing
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One of the biggest challenges in scaling physical AI systems is the sheer fragmentation of the manufacturing ecosystem. A single robotic platform might draw on dozens of suppliers each with its own lead times, risk variables, and geographic constraints.
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.
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DigiKey Powers the Future of Automation with Next-Generation Solutions and Supplier Demos at Automate 2026
Connecting engineers and designers with practical automation solutions through live supplier demos and expert insights
Robotics Meets Sustainable Packaging: PAC Machinery, CMES Robotics and FANUC Demonstrate AI-Driven Pick-to-Pack System at Automate 2026
Demonstrated live at the FANUC America booth (S-1001), the integrated system combines PAC Machinery's Rollbag® R3200XL Fulfillment Paper Automatic Bagger running Fiberflex® curbside recyclable paper mailers with CMES Robotics USA's AI Vision System and a FANUC collaborative robotic arm to create a seamless pick-to-pack workflow for modern fulfillment operations.
USG Expands North American Manufacturing Network with New Alberta Wallboard Plant
• Adds critical wallboard capacity in Western Canada to support a growing regional market
• Represents one of USG's most significant investments in Canada
• Sets a new standard for sustainable manufacturing with state-of-the-art technology and zero-waste initiatives
Supply Chain - Featured Product
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Supply Chain - Featured Company
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.
