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

The reshoring boom that wasn't: U.S. factory construction keeps falling despite tariff push

New factory construction in the U.S. has fallen steadily since 2024, even as tariffs and political pressure push reshoring commitments.

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…

Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging

In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufacturing precision, and an increasingly human-centered understanding of market needs. Material science, in this…

How Interactive Workshops Transformed Engagement: Insights from Gary Hubbard and Jacqui Barber at IPS Global 2026

In an era where global teams increasingly rely on digital communication, the value of in-person connection has taken on renewed importance, especially in high-stakes industries like advanced manufacturing and packaging. Sales organizations, in particular, are rediscovering that meaningful collaboration often happens not in inboxes, but in shared spaces where ideas can be challenged,…

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…

Global Alignment in Action: Insights from Dirk de Mulder at the IPS Global Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, global alignment is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies like TekniPlex are leaning into this reality by rethinking how their teams collaborate across continents, recognizing that innovation often happens at the intersection of diverse markets. The shift from presentation-heavy meetings to interactive workshops reflects a…

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….

Albers Testimonial

Virtually No Downtime   Albers Finishing & Solutions is a family-owned and operated company in Cheney, Kansas. The company specializes in processing parts by liquid painting, plating or anodizing to solve their customers finishing needs. The company’s origins began with an opportunity to deliver finished pieces to a business partner, which meant they’d need a…

Prince Manufacturing Elevates Finishing with IntelliFinishing System

For more than five years, Prince Manufacturing – a maker of hydraulic cylinders, valves and pumps founded in 1941 and serving a wide variety of markets with four facilities across three states – has leveraged an IntelliFinishing fully automated liquid paint system to bring new efficiencies to its operation. This system helps Prince uphold the…

Load Trail’s Flexible Finishing System for Large Trailers

Load Trail installed an IntelliFinishing automated finishing system capable of finishing trailers up to 53’ long and up to 10,000 lbs. per carrier at their Sulphur Springs, Texas facility. After final weld, trailers are loaded immediately on a carrier within each of their nine weld lanes. The trailers are then conveyed forward at 56′ per…

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…

AI Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Infrastructure at Every Level

The data center industry is being redefined by AI’s demand for faster, denser, and more scalable infrastructure. According to McKinsey, average rack power densities have more than doubled in just two years. It went from approximately 8 kW to 17 kW, and is expected to hit 30 kW by 2027. Global data center power demand is projected…

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,…

How Can Switching to a Better-Performing Wipe Impact Efficiency and Contamination Control

Switching to a higher-performing wipe can be a deceptively simple upgrade with outsized operational impact, especially in controlled environments where efficiency and contamination control are non-negotiable. When a single wipe lasts eight to twelve times longer, teams reduce waste, minimize changeovers, and improve environmental monitoring consistency—cutting down on costly investigations over the course of the…

How Can Manufacturers Maximize ROI on Cleanroom Consumables

Maximizing ROI on cleanroom consumables requires manufacturers to look beyond unit price and evaluate total operational impact—from supply chain reliability to how products influence cleaning time and environmental monitoring outcomes. Inferior materials may appear cost-effective upfront, but they often demand more disinfectant, more labor, and more downtime, quietly eroding productivity. For manufacturers partnering with…

My Biggest Takeaway from NC State’s Bioprocessing Course

Hands-on immersion has become a defining advantage in modern biomanufacturing, and programs like NC State’s BTEC exemplify why experiential learning matters as much as technical knowledge. By stepping through a full upstream and downstream bioprocess in a simulated environment, the Benchmark team gained firsthand insight into the real-world pressures, decisions, and constraints their customers…

How to Avoid Stockouts in Cleanroom Consumables

In an era where supply chain volatility can stall production overnight, smart inventory strategy has become a competitive advantage. Benchmark’s no-cost inventory reserve model flips the traditional risk equation by letting manufacturers lock in dedicated stock—on their own timeline—without tying up capital or warehouse space. It’s a practical reminder that reliability isn’t just about…

The Cleaning Mistake Slowing Down Room Changeovers

Cleanroom changeovers often drag on not because of operator error, but because outdated or inefficient cleaning materials force teams into repetitive work that quietly erodes productivity. As manufacturers tighten contamination controls and uptime expectations, investing in higher-efficiency cleaning tools—and updating SOPs to match—has become a practical way to reclaim hundreds of lost hours each…

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…