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.
Why Manual Time Tracking in Business Central Is Costing Your Shop Floor More Than You Think
By automating time collection through barcode scanning, manufacturers gain precise labor costing, improved accountability, and a clearer picture of shop floor performance.
Smart Automation: How AGVs and AMRs Help Manufacturers Manage Rising Costs
The time is now to invest in scalable, cost-efficient automation deployments, keeping in mind the importance of power and data delivery solutions that support consistent, productive operations.
AI for Product Data Management: A Key Component for Smarter Manufacturing
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AI improves data quality by reducing errors and inconsistencies introduced by manual intervention. Manual errors may not seem like a huge deal, but they can easily disrupt time-to-market or channel accuracy.
Upgrading for Industry 4.0: How Siemens S7-1500 Migration Solves Hidden Legacy Challenges and Why Modern Manufacturing Can't Afford to Wait
This article explains why migration to the S7-1500 platform is becoming urgent, the hidden challenges engineers face during transition, and how modern PLC architecture supports Industry 4.0 readiness, improved reliability, and long-term performance.
Driving Performance Improvement on the Shop Floor with Production Data
One of my favorite customer lines is, "I need parts, not charts." And that really captures what Datanomix is about: helping manufacturers solve real business problems by clearly showing what's happening on their shop floor.
Rugged Surface Pro xCase with Badge Readers Elevates Workforce Safety & Mustering for Umicore
When global materials technology and recycling leader Umicore set out to modernize employee tracking and emergency mustering processes, they turned to Savance Workplace for a customized digital workforce management solution.
Discovering Manufacturing Bottlenecks Through AI and Machine Learning Analysis
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Manufacturing slowdowns come from many sources. That diversity makes it challenging for executives to identify the top causes without help. Well-trained AI and machine learning algorithms can analyze the data and recommend suggestions for improvement.
How private 5G empowers manufacturers to maximize AI use cases
While Wi-Fi networks have historically met the basic wireless connectivity needs of some manufacturing operations, they increasingly fall short in more complex, high-demand industrial environments.
2025 Top Article - Common Misconceptions Manufacturers have about AI
With over 25 years of experience advising mid-market companies, Ghori provides a grounded yet progressive-looking take on where manufacturers should focus, what misconceptions to avoid, and how to get started without overhauling everything.
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Automation & IIoT - Featured Product
MRPeasy - ERP for Small Manufacturers That Delivers Results
Always know what you have in stock and what you'll need to fulfill orders. Never forget to order parts on time or fail to notice a late delivery from your vendor. Easily create manufacturing orders and schedule them automatically according to resource availability or delivery deadline. Generate accurate cost and lead time estimates and provide customers with quick quotes. Receive notifications when orders are late or inventory levels reach a critical point. Ensure seamless communication between sales, production, warehousing, procurement, administration, and finance. Integrate with popular accounting, CRM, and e-commerce apps. MRPeasy is an ERP software for small manufacturers that gives you all that and more. Our users report a 54% average improvement in the overall performance of their business and a 42% increase in on-time deliveries. Try for free, no credit card needed.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Encoder Products Company
At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.
