Material Handling in Manufacturing Is Predicted to Change in These 5 Ways in 2026
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.
Optimizing Your Warehouse Layout for Automation
Warehouse automation has reshaped the industry by helping teams complete tasks more quickly, safely, and accurately. Automated systems can increase efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and equip teams with the solutions necessary to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Zero Trust ERP Security for Smart Manufacturing Ecosystems
Modern manufacturing ERP platforms now sit at the centre of highly connected ecosystems that include suppliers, logistics partners, cloud services, industrial IoT devices, remote workers, and third party analytics tools. This expansion has changed the security problem.
The Margin Blind Spot Facing Advanced Manufacturers
While AI can help interpret constantly changing laws and fees across supply chains, most manufacturers are focusing on integrating AI where they can actually control it: their data and operations.
Automation Computers: The Engine of Efficiency
Businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost productivity. Automation has emerged as a key driver of these improvements, offering a powerful means to optimize workflows, minimize errors, and free up human workers.
The Hidden Costs of Forklift Impacts and How to Prevent Them
Forklift impacts are among the most common safety risks in material handling environments. Forklift impact prevention is more than just a safety measure. It's a cost-saving strategy that protects your people, infrastructure, and bottom line.
Let's Talk Technical with Qorvo: Advancing RF Circuit Simulation
Shawn Luke recently had a "Let's Talk Technical" conversation about simulation for RF design with Mike Engelhardt, renowned physicist and analog engineer for Qorvo. Mike is well known for his contributions to circuit simulation software, including LTspice and QSPICE.
The No Collar Workforce: How Agents Bridge Execution and Strategy in Industrial Operations
Industrial operations have traditionally been divided into blue collar and white collar work - operational execution versus operational planning and decision-making. But this traditional division of labor is quickly falling apart in modern manufacturing.
The Multi-Million Dollar Mistake: Why the Technology Business Case Is Not a Strategy
In many cases, the cost of that mistake can quietly creep past eight figures. The problem isn't that companies are investing in technology. It's that they are confusing a technology business case with a manufacturing technology strategy. And the two are not the same.
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.
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Engineering - Featured Product
PickerPal Products provides full case pick module protection to protect employees from falls.
PickerPal has two independent, spring-loaded arms that are self closing, which is preferred by OSHA. 3 arms are used when a kick plate is required. OSHA states that when an employee is within 4' of the edge, the area changes from a pallet position to a, "walking/working surface," which requires a kick plate or a third arm. The spring-loaded arms open on contact with the loaded skid and close on their own as products are off-loaded. This design provides multiple benefits: • Top arms close as product is removed, creating a safety gate, and the third arm closes when the empty pallet is removed. • Empty pallet positions are no longer a safety hazard. • Each are is easily replaced without removing the entire assembly.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
With four production facilities in the Midwest, on both coasts, and in the South, NORD is prepared to serve you with some of the shortest lead times in the industry. We house extensive component inventory, allowing us to assemble and ship 25% of all standard product orders same or next day!
