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Parsec Automation Corp. Announces Exceptional Growth and Customer Milestones in 2023

  • February 29, 2024
  • News

Parsec has unveiled another record-breaking performance in 2023. The year marked milestones in growth and customer acquisition.

Eyelit Technologies Acquires Optessa Software

  • February 22, 2024
  • News

The two companies join forces to deliver on the promise of "Smarter Manufacturing" to increase performance and quality.

First Resonance ION Factory OS Selected to Power Whisper Aero's Ultra-Quiet Propulsor Production

  • February 16, 2024
  • News

Whisper Aero is preparing to set up its first propulsor manufacturing line at its Tennessee headquarters, leveraging the robust capabilities of ION Factory OS.

Eyelit Technologies Appoints Joe Bellini as New CEO

  • January 26, 2024
  • News

The company begins 2024 with new leadership and updated branding.

Rottendorf Pharma GmbH Adopts Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk PharmaSuite

  • January 19, 2024
  • News

Rottendorf Pharma GmbH is introducing the FactoryTalk PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system from Rockwell Automation.

Critical Manufacturing Listed as a Top-Growing Technology Companies in Portugal

  • December 21, 2023
  • News

Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in future-ready, multi-site manufacturing execution systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, has been listed in the Deloitte "Technology Fast 50."

Rockwell Automation Expanding Scope Beyond Controls & Automation: Automation Fair 2023

  • by Bill Lydon
  • December 12, 2023
  • Feature

Rockwell Automation (ROK) continues to evolve beyond the company's traditional industrial controls and automation business through acquisitions and growing service business.

MES and MOM: Do You Know the Difference?

  • by Mike Bradford
  • November 21, 2023
  • Feature

What’s the difference between MES and MOM, and why are these two terms used side by side?

Manufacturers on Track to Improve Efficiency, Driving Profitability

  • October 23, 2023
  • News

According to the manufacturing leaders surveyed, 68% plan to find ways to digitize new areas of their business, 70% plan to invest in tools to protect payments systems, and 23% are likely to further enhance automation.

ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $103,000 Per Hour

  • October 12, 2023
  • News

According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 69% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69% globally.

Cybertrol Engineering to Demo PalletWorks MES Capabilities at Process Expo, Automation Fair

  • October 3, 2023
  • News

Cybertrol Engineering will introduce and demonstrate advanced PalletWorks 2.0 capabilities at both Process Expo (Oct 23-25) and Automation Fair (Nov 8-9).

Rockwell Automation Partners with BIC to Drive Digital Transformation and Efficiency Through Plex MES

  • September 27, 2023
  • News

Rockwell Automation aids iconic BIC to shift toward standardized and paperless operations with its Plex Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

International Summit on MES and Industry 4.0: Enabling Digital Transformation and Fuelling Growth

  • September 13, 2023
  • News

With attendees hailing from various corners of the world, the MESI 4.0 Summit proved to be an epic gathering of industry leaders, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the realm of manufacturing.

UL Certifications for Industrial Computing Deployments

  • by Robert Lu
  • August 16, 2023
  • Feature

When it comes to industrial computing products, certifications from Underwriters Laboratories play a crucial role in ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance.

Critical Manufacturing Expands Operations into Mexico, Strengthening Latin American Presence

  • July 6, 2023
  • News

Recognizing the growing trend of companies establishing production facilities in Mexico to serve American manufacturing systems, Critical Manufacturing acknowledges the importance of expanding its operations to cater to this demand.

What Is MES, and Why Should Manufacturers Invest In It?

  • by Mike Bradford
  • June 15, 2023
  • Feature

Whilst MES has established itself with some of the major manufacturers, there’s still a large number of businesses that could stand to benefit from the solution but simply don’t have enough understanding about the tangible benefits it can bring to their operation.

IDC MarketScape Names Siemens a Manufacturing Execution System Leader for 2023

  • June 1, 2023
  • News

Siemens is the only company to be named as a leader across all five Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) IDC MarketScape reports for 2023.

ArcelorMittal Construction Orders Digital and Control System Technology for Steel Mill in France

  • May 30, 2023
  • News

ABB will install its Manufacturing Operations Management system (MOM4Metals) on cold rolling mill at Contrisson plant.

How to Get More Out of MOM with IIoT and Connected Applications

  • by Mike Bradford
  • May 25, 2023
  • Feature

There is real power in IIoT and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management), but business leaders must understand how to get the most out of these two capabilities working together to propel their business to the next level.

Rockwell Automation Named Leader in Gartner 2023 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems

  • May 11, 2023
  • News

Rockwell Automation announced it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

How Smart Condition Monitoring Can Help Operations Teams Keep Up with Industry Changes

  • by Nikunj Mehta
  • December 9, 2022
  • Feature

How will operations teams keep up with maintenance, quality and performance surprises? A smart condition monitoring approach can overcome such problems.

AppViewX Announces Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Ranking for 2022

  • November 21, 2022
  • News

AppViewX, the leader in Machine Identity Management (MIM) and Application Infrastructure Security, announced ranking amongst fastest growing enterprise security companies in Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

Optimizing Assembly Lines with Digital Workflows

  • November 10, 2022
  • News

70% of errors that occur in manufacturing operations are from workforce errors, many of which can be traced back to paper-based work instructions, manual data entry or a lack of real-time feedback.

Honeywell and Aramco Announce Joint Venture for Intelligent Operations Software Solution

  • November 2, 2022
  • News

The new JV will deliver end-to-end digitalization for industrial companies.

No-Code Slays the Manufacturing Paper Tiger

  • by Bill Lydon
  • October 7, 2022
  • Feature

How to increase manufacturing efficiency using no-code app development to digitize outdated paper forms.

Critical Manufacturing and Dataworks Partner to Take Regulated Industries Into a New Era of System Validation

  • October 6, 2022
  • News

The agreement will help ensure easier compliance and reduce the time and cost associated with validation within regulated industries, such as medical devices and life sciences.

Perfecting Manufacturing Business Processes through Automation

  • by Preeti Lobo
  • September 22, 2022
  • Feature

Shop floor management, supply chain processes, and back-office operations can benefit from business process automation.

Use of Manufacturing Execution Systems Projected to Increase

  • by Rebecca Slattery
  • August 29, 2022
  • News

The global manufacturing execution system market is expected to grow from $11.85 billion in 2021 to $13.18 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $20.3 billion in 2026—a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.23%.

Canvass AI Appoints Digital Operational Excellence Veteran Kevin Smith as Chief Commercial Officer

  • August 16, 2022
  • News

Canvass Analytics Inc. ("Canvass AI"), a leader in industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer.

Automation and the Rise of the Microfactory

  • by Stephen Hayes
  • August 8, 2022
  • Feature

Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff Automation UK, explains why some manufacturers are using automation to operate on a smaller footprint.

Siemens in the Leaders Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems

  • May 10, 2023
  • News

Siemens has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the sixth consecutive time.

Critical Manufacturing Recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for MES for Third Consecutive Year

  • May 2, 2023
  • News

Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has been recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems for the third consecutive time.

Denali Signs Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Allow Companies to Accelerate ROI with Automation

  • April 6, 2023
  • News

Denali is collaborating with AWS to provide end-to-end automation capabilities to the enterprise as a global operational technology systems integrator.

Critical Manufacturing Announces MESI 4.0 Summit: Connect for a Smarter Future

  • April 3, 2023
  • News

The MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit, to be held on Sept. 7-8, 2023 at Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, is aimed to help manufacturers "Connect for a Smarter Future." 

Reshoring and FDI Up 53%, a New Record

  • March 27, 2023
  • News

Reshoring + FDI job announcements in 2022 were at the highest rate ever recorded.

Increasing Manufacturing Information Efficiency

  • by Bill Lydon
  • March 20, 2023
  • Feature

Industrial digitalization advances are providing new, cost-effective tools to significantly improve timely and accurate information flows and WIP (Work In Process) tracking, which improves manufacturing efficiency, quality and profits.

Single Major Automation Vendor Architecture Myth

  • by Bill Lydon
  • February 27, 2023
  • Feature

Manufacturers who plan to be competitive, increase profits and grow no longer believe the single major automation vendor architecture myth.

Critical Manufacturing Expands Footprint in Malaysia to Provide Future-ready MES

  • February 22, 2023
  • News

Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in multi-site, future-ready manufacturing execution systems (MES), is pleased to announce its expansion into Penang, Malaysia.

Manufacturo Doubles Innovation Team Headcount and Increases Revenue by 360%

  • January 27, 2023
  • News

Manufacturo, a SaaS provider of a cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) designed to help manufacturers optimize and synchronize production processes in complex manufacturing industries, announces 360% growth in revenue year-on-year.

Standardized Foundation, Faster Development Pipeline

  • by Kristel Biehler
  • January 6, 2023
  • Feature

Life sciences manufacturers are looking to other methods to shorten time to market. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine.