Product Innovation

Construction's productivity crisis: why ML cost forecasting and off-site methods are converging

U.S. construction productivity has fallen since 1968. New ML models and off-site techniques are giving project teams concrete tools to close the gap.

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 Insights and Innovation: Mara Rintamaki at the IPS Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an industry where incremental improvements can reshape entire supply chains, product innovation remains the quiet engine driving long-term growth. Companies like TekniPlex are increasingly leaning into global collaboration, recognizing that insights from diverse markets—whether in North America or beyond—fuel smarter, more adaptive solutions. Events like international sales meetings serve not just as…

Wiping or Mopping: What Would You Demo and Why

For decades, cleanroom wiping practices have borrowed heavily from the semiconductor industry, but the quarter-fold method and its standard polyester substrate are increasingly showing their age. Today’s environments demand more durable, higher-performance materials that last longer, reduce waste, and deliver more consistent results. For Benchmark Products, the real demo isn’t just wiping or mopping—it’s…

Inside the Mind of an Innovator: How Marketing Leader Kim Lopez-Walters Blends Curiosity, Strategy, and Consumer Insight to Build Products People Love

In a business landscape where AI and automation are reshaping how brands understand consumers, the craft of human-centered innovation is becoming both rarer and more valuable. Companies are seeking leaders who blend strong analytical thinking with an interest in real human behavior, helping them make sense of new trends and create products that connect with…

A Global Conversation: Coupa Inspire 2025 Brings Innovation to Your Doorstep

Coupa Inspire 2025 is taking its flagship experience on the road with the Inspire World Tour, bringing the spirit of its celebrated event to five cities across four continents. By condensing the energy of its global gathering into free, one-day sessions, Coupa is expanding access to knowledge, innovation, and community-building opportunities for finance, procurement, and…

Child Safety Isn’t a Feature—It’s the Product: Harbor’s No-Compromise Approach

As technology becomes more embedded in daily life—especially in family and home care products—trust, reliability and child safety have become essential differentiators. Deloitte reports that consumers spend up to 25% more on brands they trust, and one in five spend 50% more when brand confidence runs deep. That trust becomes critical in sectors like…

Empowering Customers with Cleco Solutions

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

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

Greenheck’s Experience with IntelliFinishing: Enhanced Production Flow, Minimized Downtime

Modular finishing systems with independent carrier movement cut production bottlenecks while maximizing limited factory floor space

GreenOnyx’s Clean & Efficient Farming is Key to Global Food Supply Solutions

Scalable agricultural innovation could bridge the global nutrition gap while strengthening food security amid climate and geopolitical crises

When Diamonds Get DisruptED

Lab-grown diamonds are reshaping centuries of tradition in the fine jewelry business

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 2

Algorithms are reshaping how manufacturers design products, slashing material costs by 30% while accelerating 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

Innovating Concrete Forming: Gates & Sons’ Journey from Twisted Wire Ties to Custom Solutions

A family-owned manufacturer transformed concrete construction by prioritizing customization and speed over one-size-fits-all solutions