Advanced Manufacturing and Factory Automation General Newsletter - Apr 2026

Top Stories

Talking RAPID+TCT with BigRep BigRep will be running live demonstrations at our booth all three days. We find that’s often the most productive – a conversation on the show floor around real parts tends to be very beneficial.

How Southern Machine Works Built Operational Consistency and Unlocked Measurable Capacity Gains Manufacturers are realizing that experience alone is no longer enough. Competitive shops are pairing expertise with real-time production monitoring to create consistency, improve quoting accuracy, and protect margins.

How to Choose the Right IoT Connectivity Technologies for Your Business This guide explains the types of IoT connectivity technologies available today and compares the strengths of each network so businesses can choose the right technology for their deployment.

What It Really Takes to Build and Scale Semiconductor Manufacturing in the United States As the United States accelerates efforts to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing through the CHIPS Act, much of the public discussion has centered on funding announcements and new fabrication plant construction.

MODEX Q&A with Onlogic Because our industrial and edge computing solutions directly enable digital transformation and AI integration, we see ourselves as a critical partner for attendees. It is the ideal venue to showcase how our high-performance systems, like the Karbon 800 Series.

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Press Releases

• Special News Report for MODEX 2026
• Special News Report for RAPID + tct 2026
• Cincoze Launches DX-1300 High-Performance Compact Industrial Computer: The Essential Edge Computing Core for Space-Constrained Environments
• Basler AG and Orbbec Launch Technology Partnership for Industrial 3D Vision in Logistics and Factory Automation
• NORD Delivers Heavy-Duty Industrial Gear Units, Motors, and Controls for Mining Applications

Upcoming Events

• THE WCX WORLD CONGRESS EXPERIENCE
  Apr 14 - 16 2026, Detroit, MI
• MD&M SOUTH
  Apr 22 - 23 2026, Charlotte, NC

• DEL MAR ELECTRONICS & MANUFACTURING SHOW
  Apr 22 - 23 2026, Del Mar Expo and Fairgrounds, CA
• WIRE EXPO 2026
  May 06 - 07 2026, Milwaukee, WI

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BigRep

Founded in 2014, BigRep set sail to transform the 3D printing and manufacturing business. With its 1m3 volume, the BigRep ONE opens the gateway to a new dimension of 3D printing and 3D manufacturing, while the BigRep STUDIO allows fast and precise large-scale 3D printing. From furniture to vehicles to robotics, we think everything is possible. We want you to envision everything from human scale robot parts, sculptural artworks in all their full-dimensional glory, and dream the impossible world-changing designs of tomorrow while enabling you to print them today using one of our 3D printers.