Manufacturing Technology

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.

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Supply Chain Control Gives AMAG a Competitive Edge and Keeps Customers Ahead

Vertical integration in manufacturing allows this company to deliver faster solutions when supply chain disruptions hit competitors

AMAG Puts Customers First Through Hands-On Tech Support

AMAG’s hands-on technical support focuses on persistent problem-solving and building strong customer relationships

Can I Tour an IntelliFinishing System?

Seeing an active finishing system in operation helps manufacturers evaluate whether the technology fits their production needs

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

Driving Innovation: Cloud Computing in Autonomous Vehicle Development

Virtual testing environments are cutting development cycles while ensuring autonomous vehicles perform flawlessly before hitting the road

Tech-Driven Synchronization Post-COVID Fuels Innovation in Domestic Supply Chain

Technology integration is helping domestic supply chains recover from pandemic disruptions while building resilience against future crises

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

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

Heidenhain’s Leap into Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Motion control technologies are enabling manufacturers to achieve unprecedented precision and efficiency across industries

The Heico Companies Acquires Insight Vision From Alliance Technology

A manufacturing equipment specialist expands its portfolio by acquiring a leader in advanced sewer inspection technology

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 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

Several Brains Behind the Future of Automation, AI, and Robotics Explore Manufacturing That Will Transform the Industry

Industry leaders debate how emerging technologies will reshape manufacturing and workforce dynamics over the next decade