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Okuma Rebuilds Konan Plant for One-Stop Production of Automation Systems
Okuma’s new Engineering Center at the Konan Plant will be responsible for manufacturing automation systems that combine various types of automation equipment, such as robots and loaders, with machine tools. -
Reitmans (Canada) Limited Selects SDI Element Logic to Streamline Inventory Management
This cutting-edge material handling solution replaces six existing sorters, the first of which was installed by SDI Element Logic in 1996. -
The Growing Importance of System Redundancy in Industry 4.0
As more organizations embrace digitization under Industry 4.0, those concerns have grown all the more prevalent. It’s now safe to say that thoughtful redundancy is essential for business continuity. -
Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity. -
MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024
Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI. -
The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Security
Cybersecurity within the supply chain has become an indispensable operational reliability element. -
February Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 2.1% Over January
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024. -
Alimerka Leverages Cimcorp Automation to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability
By optimizing storage and distribution processes, the Spanish supermarket chain has improved productivity, waste reduction, customer satisfaction and employee safety. -
Dematic FIRST Scholarship Program Applications Open
Applications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Scholarship are due Saturday, May 18. -
Advances in Smart Technologies for Material Handling
Advanced connectivity and data analytics enable manufacturers to optimize operations. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation. -
Signode Showcases New Equipment and Automation Solutions at MODEX 2024
Signode is showcasing the latest innovations in its broad range of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables and automation solutions, in booth B1411 at MODEX. -
ISA Emphasizes How Automation Drives the Global Quest for Resilient Supply Chains in New Position Paper
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of a new position paper, “Automation Drives the Global Quest for Resilient Supply Chains.” -
January 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 31% From December
Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $338 million in January 2024, a 31% decline from December and a 3.7% decline from January 2023. -
Expect a Challenging 2024 for Manufacturing, But It Could Be Much Worse
A soft landing and signs of recovery are anticipated during 2025, according to the Interact Analysis Manufacturing Output Tracker (MIO). -
Raphaël Sanchez Appointed President of Generix Group
Raphaël Sanchez, who has been the chief revenue officer since April 2023, succeeds Aïda Collette-Sène, who remains a shareholder. -
Triple Challenge for China’s Manufacturing Industry in 2024
The ongoing housing market crisis, weak domestic demand and nearshoring trend pose a triple threat to manufacturing growth in China during 2024. -
Is AI the Key to Unlocking Procurement Cost Savings?
As more people experiment with using artificial intelligence (AI) for real-life use cases, many wonder if their approach could bring procurement cost savings. -
Ultimation Industries Adds New Vision, Laser Marking and Electrical Solutions to Quick-Ship Online Store
The new offerings can help companies across many industries improve productivity, quality control and throughput. -
Siemens Xcelerator Helps Spain to Drive Digital Transformation of Its Food and Beverage Industry
The F&B industry is focused on streamlining processes for maximum efficiency and enhancing supply chain resilience as well as achieving sustainability goals. -
Coesia Acquires AMC, LLC
Coesia, through its Company FlexLink, has closed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Automation & Modular Components.




















