Why Industrial Giants Are Racing Against Time to Replace Their Leaders
The leadership vacuum is compounded by another problem: Talent pipelines are shrinking just as companies are consolidating. Manufacturing alone experienced 415,000 job vacancies in June 2025, according to The National Association of Manufacturers.
When Seconds Matter: How American Turned Products Found Hidden Capacity on the Shop Floor
ATP has been in operation for more than four decades, has over 100 employees, and has 30-plus machines across two facilities. The company has built a reputation for producing tight-tolerance components at scale.
Trends in the North American Connector Market in Relation to Industrial Automation
The North American market is strategically important for Harwin, and we have recently completed a market survey of developers and buyers in this region. This captured many of the concerns facing engineers relating to connectors.
2026 CNC Machining Trends to Pay Attention To
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In this article we discuss the five major trends expected to shape CNC machining in the coming year — and how forward-looking manufacturers are already preparing for them.
How Equipment Downtime Management Protects Your Entire Manufacturing Network
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When production halts, companies hemorrhage money. It is essential to identify and address problems to mitigate interruptions effectively.
How Manufacturers Are Reimagining Customer Relationships for 2026
One of the biggest shifts we're seeing is the move toward truly customer-centric operations. Manufacturers are reassessing everything from technology investments to service models with the goal of delivering more reliable, personalized experiences.
Digital Twins Game and Gaining Advantage in Warehousing from using AI
Warehouses are turning to digital twins because traditional planning tools cannot keep up with the level of volatility they now face. Recent years brought extreme swings in demand, supplier shifts, labor shortages, and transportation disruptions.
The Distinctions between PLM & CLM and why they are Essential in Modern Manufacturing
If the world was focused on mass production of standard products with no customization, then PLM would be all you need to manage your product lifecycle. However, mass customization has been a reality for some time and is growing.
Retain Your Best Workers: Reduce Fatigue With Automated Welding
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By capitalizing on the benefits of welding automation technology, manufacturers can increase employee retention and attract new talent. If strategically implemented, these solutions could address the root cause of the skills shortage.
10 Predictions of How MES & MOM Will Drive a New Era of Manufacturing Resilience in 2026
2026 will be defined by excellence in manufacturing execution far outreaching previous years of experimentation. The manufacturers pulling ahead are those uniting MES and MOM into a single, data?driven framework that links every production decision to enterprise strategy.
Energy Optimization Becoming a Competitive Differentiator for 2026
Energy efficiency will ultimately shift from a "nice to have" to a competitive enabler and risk mitigator in the F&B manufacturing space. Using IoT and asset management systems, manufacturers can build resilience with more predictable production strategies.
Artificial Intelligence Integrated ERP Software
There is no AI training or lengthy configuration. Customers can turn it on and get immediate value, which makes it very different from AI tools that require heavy setup before anyone can use them.
Next-Generation Private 5G for Next-Generation Industrial Automation
What I'm hearing in my daily conversations is that there is an important element that's too often left out of the automation upgrade discussion - and that's the underlying network that can make or break a successful project.
The Dawn of Agentic Autonomy: Defining the 2026 Smart Factory
We are witnessing a transition from passive automation to integrated, agentic autonomy—a shift that moves beyond simple programmed responses toward systems capable of independent reasoning and real-time optimization.
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.
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