Industrial Manufacturing

South Korea commits $7.5 billion to AI-autonomous manufacturing as smart factory count hits 30,000

South Korea's government is pouring billions into AI-driven smart factory expansion, with 30,000 facilities now live and 100 AI manufacturing zones targeted by

How Precision Engineering and Regulatory Complexity Shape the Future of Rubber Manufacturing

In an era where precision manufacturing often hides behind the simplicity of everyday products, the world of rubber components offers a striking reminder that complexity frequently lives beneath the surface. What appears to be a modest gasket or sealing element is, in reality, the product of highly specialized engineering, rigorous testing, and an…

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…

Discovering TekniPlex’s Global Reach: Insights from Wouter Dujardin at the IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026

At a time when global manufacturing networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, moments of realization—like discovering the true scale of one’s own organization—highlight just how expansive modern industry has become. For many professionals, stepping into international collaboration reveals not only new markets, but a broader sense of shared purpose and innovation. TekniPlex exemplifies this…

IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026: Jonathan Schavey on the Value of True Product Expertise at TekniPlex

In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, companies that thrive are those that combine technical mastery with deep institutional knowledge. Events like global sales meetings don’t just align strategy—they surface the expertise and perspective that often drive innovation behind the scenes. At TekniPlex, that depth is evident in the caliber of professionals shaping its product…

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….

Chainless Conveyor Motion

Overhead Friction-Driven Conveyor for Finishing IntelliFinishing automated, complete finishing systems features a cutting-edge conveyor that offers a superior alternative to traditional power & free systems—without the need for a chain. This friction-driven conveyor uses a spinning drive tube to propel the carrier. The trolley assembly’s wheels are angled, enabling the carrier to move forward or…

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…

Discovering Flexibility and Quality with IntelliFinishing

Every industry, from Education to Security, seeks innovation that provides both quality and flexibility. But for some, especially custom shops that deal with varied products, this can be a challenge. However, one solution has emerged as a turning point in the market—IntelliFinishing. The New Definition of Flexibility IntelliFinishing provides a new level of customization that…

Do You Friends Ask You For Cleaning Methods or Clean Their Home

At Benchmark Products, where cleanroom precision is part of everyday work, professionals often discover that specialized knowledge doesn’t always translate neatly into casual conversations—especially when friends jokingly wonder if you’ll critique their homes or turn them into germaphobes. The reality is that cleanroom science is about controlled environments and risk mitigation at an industrial scale,…

Innovation on Display: Apex Tool Group at SchraubTec 2025

The toolmaker demonstrated how precision engineering and smart assembly solutions are reshaping the future of manufacturing innovation

Empowering Customers with Cleco Solutions

When manufacturers face critical operational pain points, strategic partnerships and specialized tools become the difference between stagnation and breakthrough

Empowering Precision: Sales Conversations That Drive Real Manufacturing Solutions

Manufacturers unlock operational efficiency when sales conversations shift from pitches to collaborative problem-solving

Fueling Progress: Cam Kenny’s Passion for Helping Customers Improve Every Day

A manufacturing leader finds competitive advantage by listening directly to customers and iterating solutions on the factory floor

Precision in Motion: Apex Tool Group at SchraubTek 2025 in Stuttgart

A leading tool manufacturer reveals how advanced fastening solutions are transforming assembly operations across global manufacturing sectors

Energy Innovation Disruptors Are Rewiring Detroit’s Industrial Future

A Midwest manufacturing hub transforms itself by positioning clean energy innovation as the centerpiece of economic revival

Why Does IntelliFinishing Always Work with Midwest Finishing Systems?

Strategic partnerships built on customization and shared vision deliver superior finishing solutions for industrial manufacturers

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

IntelliFinishing: The Smart Solution for Efficiency in Industrial Painting

Automated finishing systems help manufacturers eliminate costly errors while handling diverse part sizes on a single production line

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

The DisruptED World of Advanced Manufacturing at Bridgestone-Firestone (Ep. 2 with Cara Krstolic)

How a legacy tire manufacturer is reinventing production to meet the sustainability demands of a carbon-conscious world

Additive Manufacturing & Metal Sealing

Aerospace manufacturers are racing to adopt 3D printing for critical seals, but production challenges remain complex