Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
Adapt Your Warehouse Operations Using a Low Code Application Platform-Based WMS
Today, modern software development methodologies have designed new platforms that have components and functionalities that are tightly connected to a single, large database. Individual components can be separated and modified independently.
PHA Revalidations | Beyond Checking Boxes
A well-executed Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a vital safeguard, helping teams identify potential risks and define the controls needed to mitigate them. But a PHA isn’t a one-time event. As facilities and operations evolve, so must the analysis.
Leveraging Real-Time Production Data
This article explores how manufacturers can leverage real-time production data to improve cost accuracy, optimize resource utilization, and enhance decision-making.
Power Supply System Manufacturer Uses Tech to Revive Fabled Product Line
Entrepreneur Dan Klasel couldn’t cope with the discontinuation of a line of mobile power supply systems, so he and his business partner bought it. Now, his team is modernizing its manufacturing through automation and manufacturing ERP software.
A Sustainable Future Relies on Flexible Manufacturing Adoption
Traditional manufacturing models are known for prioritizing efficiency over sustainability – and being resource-intensive. A truly sustainable future demands a paradigm shift. Flexible manufacturing systems offer a promising path forward.
Control System Migrations | Part 6 | Monitoring, Change Management, & Reporting
Effective project monitoring, proactive change management, and thorough reporting are keys to successful control system migrations. When executed properly, these processes provide significant stress relief, enabling project teams to maintain control
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
How to Build a Proactive Obsolescence Management Plan for Critical Components
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All products eventually become obsolete, which can have significant consequences when it affects critical components. Proactive strategies can mitigate these risks. How can organizations develop an effective obsolescence management plan or refine their current one?
Outlook for manufacturing to 2028
Technological advancements, consumer demand and global markets have always had the power to change the manufacturing industry, and in the coming years it is inevitable that we will see some big changes.
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.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
A3 and 3M Bring Premier Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference to Minneapolis, July 22-23
Agenda now available for next-gen robotic material removal and finishing event
RS Group earns top ranking for board-level gender diversity
The 2024 FTSE Women Leaders Review celebrates RS Group for having a board comprised of 66.7% women, which is 54% more than the average for FTSE 350 companies and 67% ahead of the Review's goal for 2025.
2025 DeRocco Fellows Announced; Eight Undergraduate Students Selected for Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship for Future Women Leaders
Created to honor the legacy of Emily Stover DeRocco, a tireless advocate for women in manufacturing, the DeRocco Fellows offers a transformative experience for undergraduate women aiming to build careers in the manufacturing industry.
Closure London: Revolutionising Clothing Manufacturing with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Closure, a leader in the apparel industry, is transforming how clothes are made by integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology into its factory. This move isn't just about automation; it's about creating a smarter, more responsive, and incredibly efficient manufacturing system from the ground up.
PTC launches Creo 12 to accelerate design, speed, productivity, and collaboration for manufacturers
Creo 12 introduces hundreds of powerful enhancements to its design, simulation, and manufacturing capabilities, enabling teams to work smarter, get more done, and collaborate more effectively.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
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.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
PI USA (Physik Instrumente)
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1700 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.
