manufacturing efficiency

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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Cleanroom changeovers often drag on not because of operator error, but because outdated or inefficient cleaning materials force teams into repetitive work that quietly erodes productivity.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…

Empowering Customers with Cleco Solutions

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

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

Can One IntelliFinishing System Handle All Part Types?

A single finishing line can now handle small, medium, and large parts without sacrificing efficiency or coating quality

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

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

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