Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
5 Steps to Meet the Growing Demand for Automated Warehouses in 2025
Rising consumer expectations and supply chain complexities have placed a premium on efficiency, reliability, and safety. Here are five areas facility managers should prioritize to stay ahead of the curve.
Scottish Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold’ with Manufacturing ERP Software
Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency with MRPeasy.
FMEAS - Reducing the risk of failure
For anything complex, the best method is to start back when you design the product by carrying out a review called a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, universally abbreviated FMEA.
Are Errors Eating Your Profits? Unlocking Lost Manufacturing Capacity and Profits
The Practical Playbook for Agile Manufacturing Executives. Are errors eating into your capacity and profits? This question resonates with manufacturing leaders across North America who are grappling with an increasingly challenging production environment.
Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
Supercharge Manufacturing Performance with Rapid Improvement Approach
In this playbook, we’ll explore how manufacturers can use RIA to improve their operations and bottom line, and why the performance improvement partner you select to implement this process matters in ways that may surprise you.
In the Age of AI, Manufacturers Can No Longer Afford to Give Cybersecurity Short Shrift
The volume of cyberattacks targeting manufacturers has been steadily increasing for quite some time. However, over the past few years, what had long been a gradual climb has become a meteoric rise.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Empowering the Next Generation of Manufacturing: How Digital Innovation is Shaping the Future Workforce
Today, Boomers still make up the majority of the industry's workforce, but as that generation quickly approaches retirement, their inevitable departure looms as a major disruption to the sector.
Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI Solutions
No-code solutions typically offer drag-and-drop interfaces, allowing users to build workflows, dashboards, and models easily. Low-code platforms strike a balance by enabling customization through simplified scripting or configuration.
Inside the Price Tag: Factors That Can Influence M&A
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It’s no secret a manufacturing business that demonstrates financial stability and profitability will appeal to potential buyers, as will a competent management team, efficient production methods and superior quality control standards, among others.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
TJ Davies Manufactures Custom Machine Components and Retention Knobs with Industry Leading Lead-Times
Custom made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to maximize the toolholders performance and cutting tool life and extend the life of existing machine tool assets. A fill-in-the-blanks form is provided at https://tjdavies.com/quote-request/ to simplify the process. Typical lead time for custom retention knobs is 3-4 weeks.
Marley Engineered Products to Showcase Advanced Heating Innovation at 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, FL
Explore cutting-edge solutions for a variety of heating challenges at Booth 2511
ABB unveils world's first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor at IPPE 2025
• IE5 energy efficiency standards for significant cost savings and sustainability goals
• IP69-rated stainless steel construction for superior sanitation and durability
• Advanced bearing protection and corrosion-resistant features
Sustainable Solutions for Packaging & Processing: What to Expect at PACK EXPO Southeast
The newest PACK EXPO show heads to Atlanta arming attendees with tools and resources to solve sustainability challenges
congatec launches aReady.IOT
With aReady.IOT, users can focus entirely on their core competencies while congatec reduces the complexity of application development, enabling seamless communication and data transfer between different systems and devices. congatec delivers the required software building blocks in the desired combinations, ready for immediate use.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
KEB VFDs for High Speed Motor Control
KEB's VFDs are the key to unlocking peak performance in your high-speed machinery. Engineered for precision control, even without feedback sensors, our F6 and S6 drives utilize advanced software and high-frequency output. This ensures smooth operation, reduced vibration, and optimal efficiency. Whether you're building turbo blowers, power generation systems, or other high-speed applications, KEB VFDs deliver the reliability and performance you need.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Prototek
We Help Companies, Individuals, and Organizations with Innovation to Scale. A leading full-service digital manufacturer providing a one-stop shop for high-mix, low-volume production and prototyping. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions with unmatched speed, ensuring our customers receive the best value, superior technology, and unwavering quality. Through innovation and dedication, we strive to win and retain customer loyalty, fostering trust and satisfaction in every aspect of our service.
