Cost Reduction In Manufacturing

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

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…

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

Hytrol Boosts Production and Cuts Costs with IntelliFinishing

A conveyor upgrade helped this manufacturer dramatically increase output while slashing operational costs and reclaiming valuable factory space

Domestic EV Manufacturers Can Prosper with Streamlined Supply Chains and Cost-Effective Batteries

American automakers can capture mainstream EV demand by optimizing operations and sourcing battery technology more strategically

Advanced Tech, Cost Engineering, and Falling Lithium Prices Propel U.S. Automakers Toward Affordable Electric Vehicle Production

The convergence of manufacturing innovations and commodity price drops is making mass-market EVs economically viable for American producers

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