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Adaptive Ventilation Is Creating Healthier, More Efficient Manufacturing Spaces

As manufacturing leaders assess how to make their facilities more energy-efficient while promoting better working conditions to support employee health, many become interested in adaptive ventilation solutions.

Natural Cleaner Manufacturer Cuts Delivery Times with Smarter Planning

Ymani Efunyale started making her own cleaning product after her toddler experienced a bad asthma attack triggered by a store-bought cleaner. Today, she ships her products all over the US—and here’s how she manages it all.

Maximizing Operation Efficiency through Manufacturing Processes

Cross-functional collaboration isn’t just helpful, it’s the backbone of a smooth new product introduction. You can have the best design on paper, but if engineering, operations and supply chain aren’t aligned from day one, you’re setting yourself up for late-stage su

Case Study: Affordable Dual-View Microscope System

Zaber’s Nucleus® microscopy modules share a common control protocol mounting features, and optical and electrical interfaces, enabling them to be combined in ways that are simply not possible with other microscopes.

Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with Encoder Products Company (EPC)

We’re featuring live demos of our newest encoders, including the LP1 Accu-LaserPro™ — a slip-free, high-accuracy laser encoder designed for packaging lines. Visitors will see how EPC encoders reduce downtime, simplify integration, and deliver long-lasting performance.

Driving Supply Chain Innovation Through AI and Process Optimization

AI and data analytics are game changers for the manufacturing industry’s demand and shop floor agility. My team is currently developing an AI model that identifies irregular demand patterns and updates itself.

PACK EXPO 2025 Product Preview

PACK EXPO 2025 takes place September 29th - October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

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Prepare for the Biggest and Most Comprehensive PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PACK EXPO Las Vegas is this year’s largest gathering of packaging and processing professionals, offering attendees unique opportunities to uncover key technology solutions and make the connections that drive businesses forward.

Beyond the Camera: Network Choices that Impact Machine Vision Systems

As automation accelerates, understanding the network that connects hardware with software will help ensure that machine vision systems operate at their full potential.

Sensing the Shift: Trends in Smart Industrial Automation

Cutting-edge robotics, sensors, edge computing, IoT and more are at the forefront of smarter manufacturing, bringing together the technology, infrastructure and innovation that power modern automation.

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Bison's Lamb 6.6" Bypass Tangential Vacuum Motor Raises the Bar for Power and Longevity

Engineered for high-demand commercial applications, this Vacuum Motor delivers enhanced durability and cleaner performance.

A Material Difference: Why a Metal Manufacturer Opted for Plastic in Cooling Tower Upgrade

Sintered metals plant finds long-term reliability and cost savings by replacing corrosion-prone metal towers with corrosion-proof engineered plastic.

Wesgarde Highlights the Advanced MP Series 87 Heavy Duty Marine Rated Circuit Breaker

Unmatched Durability, Safety, and Installation Ease for Demanding Applications

Automation Alley's Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing

The marketplace builds on the success of 50,000+ 3D print jobs, showcasing the power of distributed manufacturing in Michigan

Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2025 to Unveil New Technologies Driving the Future of Canadian Manufacturing

CMTS 2025 gets underway in Toronto on Sept. 29, featuring latest offerings from more than 750 industry suppliers

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ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS

To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.

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EXAIR

EXAIR

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