Automation In Manufacturing

Packaging robots can beat labor long term on cost, PMMI argues

PMMI’s Tom Egan argues packaging automation can win on long-run cost versus labor. Packaging World details AI-guided AMRs from ABB and Agilox.

Most MES programs are stuck at pilot scale, and that’s now an AI and cyber risk decision

Rockwell data says 93% of manufacturers run MES somewhere, but only 23% have it integrated across sites. The operational gap is widening.

Hadrian's $1.37B raise and the data center boom are pulling construction capital toward AI-driven manufacturing

Two converging forces, AI-powered factory automation and the data center construction surge, are reshaping how capital and contractors flow through the built envi

Roland Berger forecasts 6-9% annual growth for industrial automation through 2030

Analysts and executives converge: automation is back in growth mode, but humanoid hype is outpacing factory-floor reality.

Automated factories are raising the bar on efficiency. Here's where the benchmark sits in 2026

From a Foxconn lighthouse factory that cut costs 45% to GM's robot-heavy EV plant, automation benchmarks are reshaping what world-class manufacturing looks like

Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence

Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten, facilities that invest in specialized processes and contamination control are quietly becoming the backbone of innovation. Segregated…

Krazy Shawn – the Comeback

Krazy Shawn and the Comeback Krazy Shawn is back! This time he’s training hard to deliver an RFQ on a tight deadline! Krazy Shawn puts in the work to deliver your panels on budget and on schedule! Krazy Shawn Cadman is pumped and ready to help you with all your panel needs! info@kasacontrols.com www.kasacontrols.com 785-825-7181…

Krazy Shawn Blooper Reel

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza Blooper Reel Embarking on a video shoot is both thrilling and demanding, requiring meticulous planning, equipment setup, and team coordination to capture the perfect shots. However, things don’t always go as expected – but that’s where the magic of a blooper reel comes in! As we approach the 4th,…

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza

Hi folks, I’m Krazy Shawn! Welcome to our 4th of July Extravaganza! Here at Kasa we are always going for the gold. We’re soaring to new heights with our state-of-the-art panel shop. At Kasa we are blowing up low quality with our meticulously wired panels and our UL certifications. Built to your specs or custom…

Whats in the Shop? Episode 4

What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…

Whats in the Shop? Episode 3

What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…

Kasa: Offering Perforex Capabilities for Automated, Fast, Precise and Reliable Machining

Machining for panel enclosures can be expensive, and precision isn’t always guaranteed. Technology and equipment continue to evolve and improve to deliver enclosure panels that are exact. As a leader in custom control panel design and assembly, Kasa Controls & Automation began to investigate ways to reduce costs, increase capacity, and enhance accuracy for these components….

3 Core Benefits of Industrial Automation

The Ford Legacy: Why Industrial Automation Still Relies on Three Core Pillars When people ask about the benefits of industrial automation, the conversation often turns to the latest sensors, AI, or high-speed robotics. But to understand why we do what we do at Kasa Controls and Automation, you have to look back a century to…

IntelliFinishing Provides High-Level Automation for Hyster-Yale

Hyster-Yale is a world-renowned name in the forklift truck industry and has carved out a space as the United States’ leading manufacturer. Hyster-Yale forklift trucks are used around the globe by just about any industrial operation needing robust material handling, meaning the company needs solutions that help maintain a production capacity that satisfies that demand…

Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth

It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…

Streamlining Production and Quality at Apex Tool Group’s Lexington Facility

A manufacturing facility demonstrates how strategic localization and mirrored production processes drive efficiency across international markets

Industry Leaders Endorse IntelliFinishing for Efficiency, Quality & High Production Capability

Manufacturers gain competitive advantage through customizable finishing systems that adapt to unique production demands

Greenheck’s Advanced HMI System: The Key to Streamlined and Automated Operations

A simplified interface unlocks production efficiency by reducing training time and eliminating bottlenecks across manufacturing stages

From Fabrication to Paint: Faster and Safer with IntelliFinishing and Hytrol Conveyor Integration

Manufacturers cut production bottlenecks and workplace injuries by synchronizing finishing systems with automated conveyor networks

Hytrol’s Conveyorized Product Delivery System Streamlines Material Handling & Boosts Productivity

Automated conveyor systems eliminate inefficient manual transport methods while synchronizing operations with downstream processes like painting

Innovative Talent Management in The Disrupted Age of Manufacturing

Manufacturing leaders are rethinking how they attract and keep talent amid rapid technological change and workforce shifts

Roadmap into the Future of Intelligent Manufacturing: How Can Companies Navigate Automation and the Workforce?

Companies can harness AI-driven production systems while strategically upskilling their workforce to remain competitive in tomorrow's factories

Pharma & Life Sciences Gain an Efficiency Upgrade Through Robotics

Automated systems are reshaping drug development and manufacturing by reducing manual tasks and maintaining productivity during critical disruptions

Revolutionizing Powder Coating: Prime Powder Coating’s Integration of the IntelliFinishing System

Automation technology enables a regional coater to handle larger components and slash production timelines

DisruptED: Generative Design And The Future of Advanced Manufacturing, Part 2

Algorithms are reshaping how manufacturers design products, slashing material costs by 30% while accelerating production timelines

DisruptED: Generative Design And The Future of Advanced Manufacturing, Part 1

Algorithms are reshaping product development as manufacturers race to capture share of a nearly trillion-dollar market

Ericsson and the Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing

Factory floors are shifting from traditional automation to AI-powered systems that leverage ultrafast connectivity to reimagine production efficiency

Omron Unveils Comprehensive and Versatile Automation Solutions at Automate 2023

Omron's unified software platform enables manufacturers to control robots and devices simultaneously without switching between systems

Kuka Robotics and Calvary Robotics to Pioneer Future of Automation with Mobility Solutions at Automate 2023

A major robotics manufacturer reveals why combining mobile platforms with industrial arms is reshaping automation and logistics

Stäubli Robotics Introduces Industry 4.0 Solution ‘SCOPE Products’ at Automate 2023

Real-time monitoring of up to 50 robots in one platform transforms how manufacturers troubleshoot and optimize production