Laying the groundwork for smarter manufacturing - Enhancing factory foundations for reduced downtime, more efficient production
As factories get smarter, they become capable of producing more efficiently, often triggering the need for expansion. This expansion includes better space utilisation, the adoption of newer, larger systems, and an increase in physical footprint.
Nature's Nano-Glue: How Attapulgite's Reversible Bonds Could Make Refractories Last Decades
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No material is perfect, but attapulgite has many useful properties that manufacturers may not be aware of. Companies should pay greater attention to these benefits if they hope to optimize their workflows, product lineups and facilities.
Digital Twins in the Supply Chain: A Pathway to Predictive Logistics and Lean Operations
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This article describes not only what a digital twin is but how it works as a predictive and resilient backbone for contemporary supply chains. From demand planning to warehouse automation, the revolution of the digital twin has already arrived.
Top Use Cases of RPA in Warehouse and Inventory Management
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RPA is no longer experimental in logistics-it's essential. Whether reducing order processing time, maintaining inventory accuracy, or automating invoice reconciliation, the use cases here show how robotic automation drives speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency at scale.
From Tariffs to Talent: Why 70% of Manufacturers Say Workforce Enablement is Their Top Priority
Manufacturing executives point to a sector racing to meet the expected rising demand, yet they are struggling to hire, train, and retain the skilled labor essential for modern production.
Automating the 'last mile' of package deliveries
The use of optical character recognition enables parcels to be quickly scanned and assigned to a bin that will collate all the packages for a delivery area. Automation allows line speeds to be increased and reduces sorting errors, boosting efficiency.
Accelerating Aftermarket Growth: User Needs, Emerging Technologies, and OEM Strategy
The 2025 Aftermarket Parts & Service report, produced by PMMI delivers a comprehensive blueprint for how OEMs can meet the moment - leveraging innovation, insight, and investment to drive long-term growth and partnership value.
How to Achieve Sustainable Production?
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By leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions, sustainable production transforms traditional manufacturing processes by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and conserving energy, pushing industries toward a more resilient and eco-friendly future.
VE Day at 80: Lessons from Wartime Manufacturing for a Modern Britain
Britain's manufacturing capabilities played a huge role in winning the Battle of Britain - and subsequently WWII. The nation's adaptability, resource management and workforce flexibility on the manufacturing front was utterly vital.
Adjusting M&A Strategies in Response to Changes in Global Trade Policies and Tariffs
Many of the deals announced in the first quarter were initiated last year, during a period of growing optimism driven by the prospect of a business-friendly US administration. However, recent trade policies have dampened optimism, and uncertainty has returned to the market.
Adapting to Change: How CPQ Software Is Shaping the Future of Custom Manufacturing
As customer demand for personalized products grows, businesses are turning to configure, price, quote (CPQ) software to enhance their custom manufacturing capabilities.
Circular Manufacturing Sets New Standards for Material Life Cycle Innovation
Efforts are also underway to use normally discarded items as the foundation for new products or to change material innovations to make things easier to break down or recycle.
How Product Catalog Management Supports Circular Supply Chains in Manufacturing
Most ERP and PLM systems track products only through production and sale, not reuse, refurbishment, or recycling. This fragmentation causes material loss, inefficient remanufacturing, slow reverse logistics, and compliance failures.
Optimizing Your IT Ecosystem: Is It Time for a Tech Stack Audit?
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A tech audit can serve as a diagnostic tool, flagging vulnerabilities within your packaging company's IT infrastructure before they impact the health of your business.
Manufacturing's 2025 Rollercoaster: How to Keep Calm and Carry On
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Beneath signs of growth, very real challenges like labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities continue to test our sector's resilience. These problems are further exacerbated when government policies are shifting - and decisions are changing - nearly every day.
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Supply Chain - Featured Product
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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