Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
What is the process approach?
The process approach is a way of thinking about work: modeling it, improving it, and correcting errors. The reason everyone uses it is that it works. Describing your work as a process makes you more effective in many contexts.
Basics of 3D Printing Simulation: Answering Key Questions
This article provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing simulation, which involves virtually testing and optimizing the 3D printing process.
6 Steps to Build a Continuous Improvement Culture in American SMEs
This blog outlines 5 practical, proven steps that leaders in American SMEs can use to build a culture where improvement isn’t a project—it’s just how work gets done.
Winning More Business with Smarter Marketing
Without a strong leadership link between strategic plans and marketing, it’s easy for tactical marketing results to stagnate, opportunities to diminish and customer relations to dip.
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.
BOOSTING OIL PAD OUTPUT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PIPE CORROSION MONITORING
Corrosion and erosion gradually reduce pipe wall thickness, increasing the risk of leaks or catastrophic failures—jeopardizing personnel safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity.
Wearable Robotics and Exoskeleton Technology
Through onboard intelligence and cloud connectivity, Exia delivers personalized support, injury prevention, and ergonomic optimization – essentially becoming a smart, adaptive partner for physical work.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
How B2B IAM Can Make or Break Manufacturers' Partner Relationships
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In manufacturing, your partner's access is your risk. And in too many cases, it's your liability. This can be applied to the responsibilities between manufacturing partners and plays out in identity and access management (IAM).
How CLM Enhances PLM - And Why Smart Manufacturers Need Both
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Manufacturers of configurable products face an ever-increasing demand for more customization. When you begin to offer customization, options and rules need to be defined at every step of the process.
Why Industrial Automation Needs a 21st-Century Overhaul

The future of industrial automation isn't about replacing the human brain—it's about amplifying it with intelligent systems that can code, learn, and execute on their own. That’s the next frontier—and we’re closer to it than we think.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Orbbec Debuts Industry-First Multi-Pattern 3D LiDAR at World Robot Conference 2025
At the World Robot Conference 2025, Orbbec unveiled the Pulsar ME450, the industry's first dToF 3D LiDAR using a combination of a MEMS mirror and a motor to offer configurable scanning patterns and adjustable vertical field of view.
Keller Logistics Summit Brings Strategic Clarity to Supply Chain Planning for 2026
Keller Logistics is committed to delivering real-world tools, trend foresight, and operational insight that uplifts the entire industry.
Lifft Group: Manufacturing Trucks Using IIOT and Factory Automation
The Lifft Group's IIoT-powered manufacturing process is a unique approach to building trucks that meet the stringent General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2) standards. The system is designed to seamlessly integrate advanced technology into the vehicle production line, ensuring every truck is built with precision and compliance.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Underscores Its Commitment to Sustainability
Cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions advance the circular economy and support corporate sustainability goals. Plus, new sustainability events and resources help attendees stay ahead of complex challenges facing the industry.
Fictiv Unveils Tariff Management and Landed Cost Services to Reduce Import Disruptions and Delays
New DDP and Configuration Options Provide Cost Transparency and Control for Customers Worldwide
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems
EXAIR's ATEX Cabinet Coolers are certified for use with classified enclosure purge and pressurization systems in Zones 2 and 22 explosive environments. Cooling offered from 1,000 Btu/hr to 5,600 Btu/hr, maintain NEMA 4/4X integrity. https://exair.co/184_545a
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.