Photonics Array Alignment: Precision Active and Passive Techniques for High-Throughput PIC Production

07/15/25, 05:53 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | lidar, | The Parts Department

In this post, we explore the evolution of photonics alignment — from early manual single-fiber setups to today’s fully automated FAU (Fiber Array Unit) alignment systems.

Does technology's role in manufacturing need a rethink?

07/14/25, 05:59 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Digital Transformation

Today, manufacturers are once again chasing transformation. But the approach has changed. This time, it's about AI, automation, and digital tools. With an underlying, yet immense, pressure to adopt, implement and reap the benefits as quickly as possible.

900% Cost Increase Prompts Medical Device Manufacturer to Switch ERPs

07/10/25, 06:03 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | erp, | MRP

“Essential features got turned into paid add-ons. It felt like a bait and switch,” says Jonathan Greenwald, VP of Operations at KCL Manufacturing.

Benefits and Applications of IO-Link Wireless in the Food Industry

07/08/25, 05:37 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | network management, | networking, | Quality Management

With IO-Link Wireless, food manufacturers and distributors can optimize their processes and stay ahead of the competition. The CoreTigo team provides a comprehensive look at how this works in a real factory setting.

The Next Evolution of Configure-to-Order in Manufacturing

07/02/25, 03:41 PM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Customization, | lean 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

06/30/25, 03:10 PM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Business Development, | management

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

06/25/25, 05:47 PM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | ai, | Business Development, | edge computing

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.

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The Solar Shift: Why Clean Energy Is Now a Strategic Imperative for U.S. Manufacturers

07/09/25, 05:53 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering

Solar power has emerged as a game-changer for manufacturers. With large, flat rooftops already in place, manufacturing facilities are ideally positioned to harness solar energy at scale.

Indian Aircraft Manufacturing Company Raphe mPhibr Revolutionizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Innovation with Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

07/06/25, 07:05 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Additive & 3D Printing | digital twin, | Prototyping

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

5 Signs it's Time to Hire a Fractional CFO

07/01/25, 06:00 PM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Business Development

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.

Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 Chipsets Enable the Market's First MIPI A-PHY Platform for Embedded Vision by D3 Embedded

07/15/25, 03:14 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

Product suite, including Nvidia processors and Sony sensors, are available for sale on the D3 Embedded website.

CityRise: Using Automation and IIOT for Off-Plan Developments

07/15/25, 11:11 AM | Automation & IIoT

CityRise, a leading name in the UK property market, is transforming how off-plan developments are designed, built, and delivered by leveraging advanced automation and IIoT technologies. While the primary goal is to streamline construction processes, the deeper focus is on building smarter, more connected developments that ensure exceptional quality, speed, and transparency for investors and buyers alike.

Industrial Encoder Corp. Introduces DWS60 Draw Wire Encoder System For Precise Linear Position Feedback

07/15/25, 11:11 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | Industrial Encoder Corporation

Draw wire encoder system with incremental or absolute output, 0-1500 mm range, and stainless steel cable-ideal for AGVs, elevators, material handling, and industrial automation requiring linear position feedback.

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NVIDIA RTX PRO™ - Built for Professionals - NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell Desktop GPUs feature the latest breakthroughs in AI, ray tracing, and neural rendering technology to power the most innovative workflows in design, engineering, and beyond.

KEB America, Inc.

(Shakopee, MN, United States of America)

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.