Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Ultra-Low Voltage, Ultra-High Potential: Five Trends Driving Demand for Motors and Drives

  • by Clara Sipes
  • July 30, 2025
  • Feature

The next phase of market expansion will be driven by growth of mobile robotics, warehouse automation recovery and semiconductor manufacturing expansion.

Prima Power Expands Its Cologna Veneta Plant

  • July 30, 2025
  • News

​With 2,500 sqm of additional space, production capacity has increased by 50%, supporting the strong growth of the bending sector.

SW North America Announces 2025 Open House Event Featuring Live Demonstrations of Optic Component CNC Machining

  • July 30, 2025
  • News

Attendees will gain a firsthand look at the machining technologies and system solutions that support some of the most demanding industries.

SOMIC Packaging’s Versatile SuperFlex Case Packer to Debut at PACK Expo Las Vegas

  • July 30, 2025
  • News

SOMIC Packaging, Inc. will unveil its most revolutionary end-of-line packaging machine ever at PACK Expo Las Vegas with the introduction of the 434 SuperFlex.

Critical Manufacturing Acquires Convanit to Advance AI-Powered Image Analytics in Smart Manufacturing

  • July 29, 2025
  • News

The acquisition marks a step in expanding the capabilities of the Critical Manufacturing Data Platform.

How Can Robots Make Your Manufacturing Plant More Efficient?

  • by Buddharatn Ratawal
  • July 29, 2025
  • Feature

From assembly and material handling to welding, painting and quality control, robots play a vital role in automating a host of tasks in the manufacturing industry.

inno-spec Celebrates 20 Years of Technological Leadership in Industrial Hyperspectral Imaging

  • July 29, 2025
  • News

inno-spec continues to position itself as a pioneer in application-ready industrial HSI–committed to making the invisible not just visible, but actionable.

Okuma America Corporation Positions for Strategic Growth in Industry

  • July 28, 2025
  • News

Mr. Dominick Patriarca has been appointed to the role of senior vice president of Corporate Strategy.

LK Metrology Expands Into Industrial CT by Acquiring Procon X-Ray

  • July 28, 2025
  • News

LK Metrology broadens its portfolio of high-precision inspection solutions to include industrial CT imaging.

Galco Celebrates 50 Years of Industrial Innovation

  • July 25, 2025
  • News

What began in 1975 as a small operation with Dan Galasso selling industrial products from the trunk of his car has grown into a global leader.

Tolomatic Announces Leadership Transition: Manish Virmani Appointed President and CEO

  • August 1, 2025
  • News

Manish: “I’m honored to lead Tolomatic into its next chapter of innovation and growth, building on a strong legacy of partnering with customers.”

A3’s Humanoid Robot Forum Returns Sept. 23 to Explore the Future of Manufacturing With Humanoid Technologies

  • August 1, 2025
  • News

The one-day event in Seattle brings together visionaries and innovators shaping the next era of industrial automation.

Hapman Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence

  • August 1, 2025
  • News

 Hapman, a global leader in custom bulk material handling equipment, is proud to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

ISA 2025 Automation Summit & Expo Heads to Florida in October

  • July 31, 2025
  • News

​When ASE takes place 5-7 October 2025, hundreds of automation professionals across a multitude of industries will attend to network and further their careers.

40 Years of Aucotec: From Software Pioneer to Digital Nervous System for Industry

  • July 31, 2025
  • News

Aucotec celebrates its anniversary as a leading international provider of engineering software.

Will Amazon’s Rollout Ignite Growth in the Right-Fit Boxing Solutions Market?

  • by Rowan Stott
  • July 31, 2025
  • Feature

From a logistics standpoint, tailoring packaging to the exact size of each order allows for significantly better space utilization across the ship-to-home network.

Nidec Corporation Adopts Siemens’ Teamcenter X to Drive Innovation in Electric Motor Development

  • July 31, 2025
  • News

Nidec will implement Product Lifecycle Management and Quality Management System capabilities from Siemens’ Teamcenter.

Divcon Controls Pioneers Controls Solutions for Liquid-Cooled Data Centers

  • July 31, 2025
  • News

Divcon Controls develops control solutions to manage the unique challenges of mechanical assets within liquid-cooled data center environments.

Mikrotron Camera Helps Researchers Determine How to Reduce Excessive Foaming in Industrial Stir Tanks

  • July 30, 2025
  • News

A study by the Université de Toulouse, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique offers fresh perspectives on how process operating variables affect the development of foam in gas-liquid stirred tanks.

The Machines We Trained to Replace Us: The Advent of Humanoids in Manufacturing

  • by Omkar Bhalekar
  • July 30, 2025
  • Opinion

The age of humanoids on the assembly line is now. The factory floor has a new hire, and it’s not human.