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Keeping Ahead Means Keeping the Intel Flowing in the Age of Continuous Disruption
Manufacturers are no longer asking whether disruption will occur, but whether their operations can respond quickly enough to minimize its impact. -
US Machinery Orders Are Outstripping Shipments. What Happens Next?
The US machinery market is entering a new investment cycle as new orders are once again growing faster than shipments. -
Light Operate vs. Dark Operate Sensor Modes: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right One
Every controls engineer should understand the difference between light operate and dark operate sensor modes. -
Why an 'Outcome-First' Mindset Is Essential for Turning AI into Measurable ROI
Integrating AI into core operations enables scalable impact, improved efficiency and sustained performance gains. -
New Technologies Lower the Barrier to Capturing Legacy Machine Data
A new generation of lower-cost smart sensors and industry-standard connectivity protocols are making it easier, faster and more affordable to augment legacy shop floor equipment. -
Using Robots to Overcome Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing
Robotics can help organizations maximize existing labor resources, improve safety and increase productivity while creating opportunities for employees to develop new skills. -
Cybersecurity Strategies for Managing End-of-Life Industrial IoT Devices
Organizations that establish strong life cycle management practices position themselves to adapt as threats evolve and technology advances. -
Small Cable Choices Drive Big Automation Outcomes
Factoring in small decisions regarding cable specifications earlier in the design process can make the difference between stable, predictable operation and issues that only surface later on. -
Outcome First, Technology Second: Smart Manufacturing Insights from a Continuous Process Practitioner
When technology works, why does a pilot or project fail? Here are three clues to better outcomes. -
How Ready Are Suppliers for New Robot Safety Standards?
Robot manufacturers and system integrators of all sizes should treat preparation as a strategic priority rather than a compliance afterthought. -
Humanoids Could Add 30% to Collaborative Robot Arm TAM
While both China and the United States have humanoid production capabilities, only China possesses a fully integrated collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturing ecosystem and a mature supply chain. -
Service Assurance Enables Transforming IP Camera Networks into Certified Life Safety Infrastructure
An AI-powered video analytics approach to hazard detection can monitor thousands of square feet visually and instantaneously, providing early-stage detection. -
What Agentic AI Needs from Your Plant Data: A Readiness Checklist for Operations Leaders
Let's examine a practical readiness framework for operations leaders can use to assess the data infrastructure before committing to agentic AI investment and defines the boundaries within which autonomous action can be responsibly deployed. -
Beyond Cycle Time: How Manufacturers Can Increase Injection Molding Efficiency
Manufacturers can improve injection molding efficiency by looking beyond cycle time and focusing on OEE, scrap reduction, downtime, automation and material/energy optimization. -
Engineering at Scale: Why Knowledge Transfer Is Now a Strategic Imperative
Scaling engineering now depends on treating knowledge transfer as critical operational infrastructure, not just documentation management. -
How Inflation Fatigue Is Impacting Consumer Spending, Small Businesses and Manufacturing
To navigate changes in government policy, technology and consumer spending, small businesses and manufacturers will need to be nimble and have access to flexible financing solutions. -
Why Smart Factories Are Still Leaving AI on the Table
The transition from static, siloed automation to a dynamic, agentic ecosystem is underway across the industry. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What University Projects Are Needed to Support Process Control?
Like a lot of things in engineering and construction, it’s hard to teach everything and risky not to, but getting it right the first time saves time and money. -
Effective Cybersecurity Using ISA/IEC 62443
ISA/IEC 62443 provides a practical framework for aligning cybersecurity investments with operational risk, enabling organizations to build security programs that are measurable, sustainable and adaptable to changing threats. -
The Quiet Cost of Maintenance Inefficiency
When paired with strong data discipline, AI can help organizations identify where time, effort and budget are being misallocated.
