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AI-Powered Additive Manufacturing Transform Production and Supply Chain

This potent merger of AI and AM fosters innovation by simplifying workflows and allowing for extraordinary design opportunities at lower costs. It signifies a new production age where advanced technology transforms efficiency and innovation.

Scottish Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold’ with Manufacturing ERP Software

Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency with MRPeasy.

Are Errors Eating Your Profits? Unlocking Lost Manufacturing Capacity and Profits

The Practical Playbook for Agile Manufacturing Executives. Are errors eating into your capacity and profits? This question resonates with manufacturing leaders across North America who are grappling with an increasingly challenging production environment.

Unlocking the Next Era of Supply Chain Maturity: How AI and Machine Learning Drive Transformation

While foundational theories like Lean Supply Chain Management, Agile Supply Chain, and the Theory of Constraints have long helped businesses streamline operations, AI & ML are emerging as catalysts that can take supply chain maturity to the next level.

The Future of Automotive Supply Chains: Integrating Sustainability with Operational Efficiency

The automotive industry is at a pivotal crossroads, driven by rapid advancements in vehicle technology and increasing regulatory pressure. As the landscape evolves, automotive manufacturers must adapt their business models and supply chains to remain competitive.

Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Boost Warehouse Productivity

This innovative solution allows workers to receive audio instructions via headsets, keeping their hands and eyes free for picking tasks. Here is how you can use voice-directed picking to boost your warehouse’s productivity.

Custom Corrugated Box Manufacturer Grows by 40% in 10 Months

Custom corrugated packaging manufacturer Value Added Packaging from Ohio moved from a legacy ERP system to a modern cloud-based software and grew 40% in 10 months.

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5 Steps to Meet the Growing Demand for Automated Warehouses in 2025

Rising consumer expectations and supply chain complexities have placed a premium on efficiency, reliability, and safety. Here are five areas facility managers should prioritize to stay ahead of the curve.

The Generative Economy: Imagine Circular Value Chains

In our current system, we take materials from the Earth, make products from them, use these products for a while, and throw them away as waste.

For efficient warehouse heating, unit heaters may be the best solution

For warehouse managers seeking an effective and efficient heating solution, one avenue to pursue is unit heaters. These self-contained heaters can be permanently installed in walls or ceilings, providing a durable way to heat entire warehouses or to warm targeted areas.

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THOMSON UPGRADES LINEAR UNIT SIZING AND SELECTION TOOL FOR FASTER, MORE TAILORED DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Thomson has made significant upgrades to its linear unit sizing and selection tool, which include an intuitive graphical interface that displays which Thomson products match user-provided application parameters.

Ranpak Partners with Rabot to Expand AI-Driven Packaging Solutions

Ranpak continues to lean into innovation and take a holistic approach to packaging solutions, utilizing AI-powered pack station optimization to increase customer efficiency, sustainability, and value.

Understanding the Intersection of Product Traceability and Anti-Counterfeiting with Hologram Solutions

Discover how hologram solutions and product traceability work together to combat counterfeiting. Learn how industries like pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, and electronics leverage advanced holographic security for authentication, regulatory compliance, and supply chain transparency.

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NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications
NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications

NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications

When you need quality, flexibility and high efficiency, NORD has you covered with complete drive solutions for primary and secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and higher-level applications. NORD supports you through the entire life cycle of your drive systems with pre-sales engineering support, online tools, and a global service network. Drive systems for both vertically and horizontally networked technology with all the options for sensor incorporation and integration into the higher-level control system.

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EXAIR

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