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Stick with OEM Parts When Replacing Racking Components

Beams, uprights, braces and other elements of a pallet racking system often need to be replaced due to damage caused by forklift impacts or other causes. It’s important to replace the components with parts from the same manufacturer, and not from another source.

What is the 2:1 Ratio For Linear Plain Bearings?

The 2:1 Ratio represents the maximum allowable moment arm distance relative to bearing length without causing binding or motion restriction, ensuring optimal performance in plain linear bearings.

The Reshoring Revolution: Navigating New Policies For A Manufacturing Renaissance

As President Trump's second term unfolds, the manufacturing landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation. The administration's renewed focus on reshoring manufacturing operations presents both opportunities and challenges for industry leaders.

Penn Waste Inc. Minimizes Machine Downtime and Improves Efficiency

Penn Waste realized that it needed an advanced wireless solution combined with smart sensors that would deliver accurate, reliable and continuous real-time data for predictive maintenance.

Updates on Technology in Engineering: Digital Twins and AI Reshaping Product Development

Industry leaders like Dassault Systemes, Siemens, PTC, and Omnix International are pushing the boundaries of virtual twin experiences, AI-driven development, and immersive digital environments. Here is a look at some of the exciting updates in digital twins and engineering

When Machines Teach Machines: AI and ML in Remote Condition Monitoring

The challenge isn’t just about maintaining quality; it’s about doing so at scale. With skyrocketing volumes of data, a shrinking workforce, and rising costs, companies are looking for smarter solutions. That’s where AI and ML come in.

Control System Migrations | Part 5 | Training

In part five of our control system migrations series, we explore the primary considerations for training during a system migration, addressing the different needs of various roles, the significance of simulation, location strategies, and optimal timing.

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Unleashing the power of gen AI in manufacturing

While Gen AI is taking off across numerous organizations and industries, some sectors have been slower to get on board. Traditional manufacturing is behind the Gen AI curve as disparate data and lack of digitization are creating obstacles on this transformation journey.

Optimizing Your IT Ecosystem: Is It Time for a Tech Stack Audit?

A tech audit can serve as a diagnostic tool, flagging vulnerabilities within your packaging company’s IT infrastructure before they impact the health of your business.

Dealing with the Aftermath of M&A via Configuration Management

Manufacturers can use deals to leverage new technology capabilities and diversify their supply chains. However, as businesses grow and merge, the need to manage complexity becomes greater.

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Kollmorgen introduces new high-voltage IC Ironcore DDL direct drive linear motor

For medium- and high-voltage applications, Kollmorgen's latest DDL motor offers unprecedented performance, versatility and simplicity for machine builders in Europe, North America and Asia.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Highlights Advanced Brushless DC Permanent Magnet Motors Tailored for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Customizable, ITAR-Registered, and DFARS-Compliant Solutions for Mission-Critical Applications

Configit to Host Tenth Annual Configuration Lifecycle Management Virtual Summit

Manufacturing industry event draws experts to discuss challenges and best practices

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The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.
The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.

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OnLogic

OnLogic is a global industrial computer manufacturer who designs highly-configurable, solution-focused computers engineered for reliability at the IoT edge. Their systems operate in the world's harshest environments, empowering customers to solve their most complex computing challenges, no matter their industry. OnLogic has helped more than 70,000 customers worldwide advance their ideas with computers that are designed to last, built to order and delivered in days.