How Software Upgrades Are Reshaping Configurable Products
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A practical goal is to ensure the organization can answer, quickly and consistently, "What do we have in the field, and what can we safely change?" Manufacturers that win won't just ship configurable products; they'll ship maintainable, upgradeable configurations at scale.
Renishaw encoders deliver laser precision at Watt Laser
Central to Watt Laser's success is a commitment to precision. Its machines operate at micron and sub-micron levels, where even the smallest deviation can lead to significant downstream failures.
The printer for the smallest details - Miniature components from 3D printer
The structures that UpNano produces in the 3D printer are so small that they are recognizable neither with the naked eye nor with a strong optical microscope. Only under a scanning electron microscope do the smallest printed structures become visible.
How Thoughtful UX Accelerates Decision Making in Industrial Systems
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Mission-critical environments demand interfaces that perform under stress. In utilities, energy, and manufacturing, seconds matter when incidents occur. Software must support rapid recognition and response, not prolonged analysis.
How One Maker and Two Robots Build Civic Monuments: The nioform (Sweden) Case Study
In an old warehouse hangar on the shore of Lake Vänern — no signage, almost incognito — there's a workshop where small models turn into full-scale monuments, theme-park elements, and cinematic "troll skulls."
When Quality Controls Break Down in Business Central
Quality inspections disconnected from operational workflows allow defective materials to move through supply chains. This article explains how integrated quality controls in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central address this challenge.
Are Your Safety Measures Outdated? 5 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Collision Warning Systems
As layouts change, new equipment is introduced, and traffic patterns shift, your once-reliable safety measures might no longer be doing their job. So how do you know when it's time to upgrade?
A Practical Guide to Using AI for Demand Sensing
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By moving from backward-looking statistics to forward-looking AI, small changes throughout the supply chain (and the signals they send) can be detected, analyzed, and neutralized before they create widespread disruption.
Planning a Facility Expansion? Here's How to Improve Reliability and Uptime at the Same Time
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For modern manufacturers, success entails embedding reliability into the literal foundation of the building. Therefore, expanding operations requires adopting a smart manufacturing strategy from day one.
Wire Rope Lubrication Manufacturer Cuts Order Fulfillment Times by 90%
The Kirkpatrick Group - a Texas-based industrial manufacturer specializing in high-performance wire rope lubrication systems - reduced order fulfillment times by up to 90% after modernizing its production and inventory structure with MRPeasy.
Samson Machinery Accelerates Digital Transformation with FactoryTalk® Optix™ and Power Control Solutions
For Samson Machinery, pursuing digital transformation, increasing production data transparency, and further optimizing production flexibility and machine efficiency became key to being globally competitive and successful.
Material Handling in Manufacturing Is Predicted to Change in These 5 Ways in 2026
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2026 is the year manufacturer-owned and -operated warehouses become more autonomous, modular and sustainable. These trends should accelerate upskilling and reskilling, ensuring that well-trained workers remain gainfully employed amid ongoing innovation.
The Power of Vendor Consolidation: A Strategic Imperative for 2026
As we navigate a year marked by geopolitical shifts and inflationary pressures, the design of a supplier network has become a core competitive differentiator.
How Reata Turned Real-Time Data into Measurable Manufacturing Gains
The company's identity is rooted in engineering expertise, advanced CNC capabilities, and a process designed around collaboration and continuous improvement. In recent years, that same mindset was applied to how data moves through the organization.
Embedded Goes Cloud Native: The Next Disruption
The future of embedded is not defined by more powerful processors or more memory. It is defined by the realization that software lives on after the product ships, and that managing its evolution is a core capability.
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Engineering - Featured Product
FLIR Si1-LD - Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera for Compressed Air Leak Detection
The FLIR Si1-LD is an easy-to-use acoustic imaging camera for locating and quantifying pressurized leaks in compressed air systems. This lightweight, one-handed camera is designed to help maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering professionals identify air leaks faster than with traditional methods. Built with a carefully constructed array of MEMS microphones for high sensitivity, the Si1-LD produces a precise acoustic image that visually displays ultrasonic information, even in loud, industrial environments. The acoustic image is overlaid in real time on a digital image, allowing you to accurately pinpoint the source of the sound, with onboard analytics which quantify the losses being incurred. The Si1-LD features a plugin that enables you to import acoustic images to FLIR Thermal Studio suite for offline editing, analysis, and advanced report creation. Field analysis and reporting can also be done using the FLIR Acoustic Camera Viewer cloud service. Transferring of images can be managed via memory stick or USB data cable. Through a regular maintenance routine, the FLIR Si1-LD can help facilities reduce their environmental impact and save money on utility bills.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
PickerPal Products
At PickerPal Products, we provide safety gates to assist with fall prevention or accidents in pick modules or on mezzanine platforms. Our affordable PickerPal Arms help your workers stay safe when off-loading pallets. We value integrity and have a valuable edge against many of our competitors because of our insight. As members of the Material Handling Equipment Distribution Association™ (MHEDA), the Material Handling Industry™ (MHI), and the National Safety Council™, we understand the need for safety in distribution centers.
