Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Company Raphe mPhibr Revolutionizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Innovation with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform helped Raphe mPhibr reduce prototype development time from years to three months. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform integrates design, simulation and collaboration, supporting in-house design and manufacturing
The Next Evolution of Configure-to-Order in Manufacturing
Static bills of materials, disconnected tools, and manual workflows limit scalability. They slow timelines, erode margins, and make it harder to manage increasing product complexity across the lifecycle.
Top 4 Complaint Management Challenges and How To Solve Them
Not only is effective complaints management good business practice, complaints management is also a compliance requirement for companies that adhere to ISO standards or are regulated by the FDA.
Overcoming the pilot-to-production cost barrier with Edge AI
During pilots, you have all the resources—engineers, servers, hardware—and you'll make it work because you're putting your utmost attention on it. But when you try to replicate that across 100, 200, or 500 locations, it falls on its face.
Rewriting the Rules of Scalable Manufacturing
The project, which fused AM-driven computational design with production-grade investment casting, successfully scaled an intricately engineered part from tens to thousands per day — all without compromising performance, cost-efficiency, or sustainability.
Upgrade Your Mezzanine Flooring While Avoiding Timely and Costly Replacement
Mezzanine floors are important in many facilities. They provide extra space for storage or work without taking up more ground space. However, they often face heavy use from equipment and people. Over time, this can cause the floor to wear down.
Battery Manufacturer Cuts Scrap by 90% and Streamlines Prototyping
Lithos has now built a repeatable system through PICO to speed up prototyping, minimize losses, and ensure every change is intentional, traceable, and scalable.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
5 Signs it's Time to Hire a Fractional CFO
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For many small to mid-sized manufacturers, hiring a full-time CFO isn’t economically feasible. That’s where a fractional CFO—a part-time, high-level financial expert—can step in to transform the business.
Leading with Limits
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Through diligent education and awareness of this evolving landscape, businesses and their partners can thrive by using emerging technologies and position themselves competitively.
COMPOSITE CONDUCTOR CORES ENABLE AMERICAN POWER MODERNIZATION
Surging electrical demand from AI-enabling data centers and increased urban power consumption, as well as vast renewable energy production, require upgraded electrical infrastructure.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Fixture Plates, Tooling Plates, And Modular Fixtures: Foundations Of Precision In CNC Machining
In CNC machining, precision and repeatability are non-negotiable. To consistently produce high-quality parts, not only do the machine and cutting tools matter, but the method of workholding plays a crucial role. This is where fixture plates, tooling plates, and modular fixtures come into the picture.
Xiaomi YU7 EV Unveiled: Powered by Cutting-Edge SMT Production Line Technology
Xiaomi's YU7 electric vehicle redefines EV manufacturing with advanced SMT production lines. Discover how precision, efficiency, and automation drive this breakthrough, setting new standards for quality. Learn more at smtmachineline.com!
Optimizing SMT Budgets: How to Choose the Ideal Reflow Oven for Your Production Line
Unlock full reflow oven cost transparency-understand hidden costs and ROI with our in-depth buyer's guide!
From sticker price to energy bills, we've broken down reflow oven investments so you can budget smarter.
Getek Launches CHEMSORB-R Chemical Filter for Airborne Molecular Contamination (AMC) Removal
Advanced Modular MAU Filtration Solution Aimed at Enhancing ESG Compliance in High-Tech and Cleanroom Environments
Fiber laser vs CO₂ laser: Which one should you choose for your cutting needs?
In the field of metal processing, equipment decisions directly determine the competitiveness of enterprises in the next ten years. When faced with the technical route competition between fiber laser and CO₂ laser, the choice is not only about the equipment itself, but also involves core operating indicators such as energy consumption cost, material adaptability, and maintenance efficiency. As a technological pioneer in the field of industrial lasers, YiHai Laser will use data-driven power to break myths and reveal the true performance boundaries of the two technologies.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
KEB America, Inc.
KEB America is a trusted manufacturer of industrial automation products in North America. We manufacture, assemble, and support our German-engineered suite of controls, drives, motors, brakes, and clutches at an ISO 9001:2015 certified, 150,000-square-foot facility in Shakopee, Minnesota.
