Advanced Manufacturing and Factory Automation General Newsletter - Jan 2026

ManufacturingTomorrow Newsletter - 1/21/26

Manufacturing Newsletter for 01/21/2026

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Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data

One of my favorite customer lines is, “I need parts, not charts.” And that really captures what Datanomix is about: helping manufacturers solve real business problems by clearly showing what’s happening on their shop floor.

3D Printed Buoy Gives Voice to Berlin’s River Spree

A 3D-printed buoy uses sensors and solar power to reveal the health of Berlin’s River Spree and engage the city with its main river. To meet the project’s requirements for scale, durability, and sustainability, Jakob partnered with BigRep.

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

David Altemir, Founder of Altemir Consulting manufacturing consultancy from Dallas, used to build rocket ships. Today, he has his feet firmly planted on the shop floor, helping manufacturers across America improve their operational efficiency.

Why Manual Time Tracking in Business Central Is Costing Your Shop Floor More Than You Think

By automating time collection through barcode scanning, manufacturers gain precise labor costing, improved accountability, and a clearer picture of shop floor performance.

Smart Automation: How AGVs and AMRs Help Manufacturers Manage Rising Costs

The time is now to invest in scalable, cost-efficient automation deployments, keeping in mind the importance of power and data delivery solutions that support consistent, productive operations.

Rugged Surface Pro xCase with Badge Readers Elevates Workforce Safety & Mustering for Umicore

When global materials technology and recycling leader Umicore set out to modernize employee tracking and emergency mustering processes, they turned to Savance Workplace for a customized digital workforce management solution.

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Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.

Strain wave gearheads are ideal for use in applications requiring precision motion control and high torque transmission in a compact design. maxon strain wave gearheads are a specialized type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial. This type of gearhead is often used in applications in a confined space. With their advanced gear tooth design, maxon's strain wave gearheads provide high efficiency and good back drivability. Typical applications include: Robotics, Aerospace, Medical technology and Optical systems .

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KEB America, Inc.

KEB America is a trusted manufacturer of industrial automation products in North America. We manufacture, assemble, and support our German-engineered suite of controls, drives, motors, brakes, and clutches at an ISO 9001:2015 certified, 150,000-square-foot facility in Shakopee, Minnesota.

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