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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Beat Expectations as December Adds $491 Million
December 2023 orders of manufacturing technology totaled $491 million, up nearly 22% from November 2023, and nearly 12% above December 2022, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT. -
Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Poised for 2024 Recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024. -
Global Manufacturing Compound Annual Growth Rate of 2.7% (2023-28)
Despite a tough year ahead for most regions and territories in 2024, growth will return in 2025 for many sectors. -
Product Variety and Volume Volatility Resolved in E-commerce
Robotics and Drives Services delivers maximum agility, high throughput and optimized real-estate in demanding customized pick-and-package operations. -
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments and Revenue Fall in 2023
Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period. -
Tompkins Solutions and Soft Robotics Deliver AI-Enabled Technology to the Logistics Industry
This collaboration will deliver cutting-edge AI-powered robotics to logistics operations worldwide, enabling them to address ongoing supply chain issues and optimize order fulfillment.




















