Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
ProMat Q&A with Pico MES
The Pico MES booth will feature live demonstrations of our factory-connected MES platform, showing how manufacturers can gain immediate visibility and control over their shop floor with minimal IT overhead.
What Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Mean to Steel King and How Those Tariffs Could Impact Everyday Business
A number of people have been reaching out looking for comments on President Trump’s recently announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States and what that means to Steel King as well as how those tariffs could impact everyday business.
TRANSFORM YOUR MANUFACTURING OPERATION WITH A CULTURE OF SAFETY
It’s not surprising that more manufacturers pledge to advance their safety programs beyond the compliance levels set by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) or their manufacturing trade association.
Tariffs Unwrapped: How New Trade Policies Could Reshape the Packaging Industry in 2025
The impending reinstatement of tariffs under the Trump administration has the packaging industry bracing for significant changes in 2025. With proposed tariffs the packaging sector is set to face complex challenges that could reshape operations, costs, and competitiveness.
ProMat Q&A with binder USA
We are exhibiting for the first time and offering exclusive opportunities to connect directly with our experts in circular connectivity. This is the perfect chance to familiarize yourself with our high-quality products, including our new launches.
AUTOMATION IS UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF AM SERVICES
In this article, I want to dive into the role automation plays in the approach to AM services, highlighting the benefits it delivers to customers, how it drives operational efficiency, and why it’s essential for the future of this industry.
Practical Steps for Measuring and Reducing Your Business’ Carbon Footprint
In this guide, we walk you through some basic concepts and provide a step-by-step guide for how best to decarbonize your operations quickly and on a tight budget.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Leveraging the Virtual Twin Experience for Decarbonization in the Metals Industry

In this article, Prashanth Mysore, Senior Director for Strategic Business Development at DELMIA, explores how Virtual Twin technology can transform your business operations, whilst also addressing decarbonization.
Automation and advanced technologies boost efficiency
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While automated systems remain popular tools for optimization, CPG companies also are adopting advanced technologies such as digital connectivity, data collection functionality, AI, augmented reality, virtual reality, and advanced human/machine interfaces.
How ERP streamlines lean manufacturing
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With the increasing adoption of lean manufacturing, which focuses on minimizing production inefficiencies and waste, manufacturing ERP software has become critical.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
KUKA Educated More than 200 at Manufacturing Automation Tech Day
A direct response to on-going labor shortages, AMRs allow manufacturers to automate repeated intralogistics functions. At Manufacturing Automation Tech Day, KUKA showcased its newest AMRs - the KMP 600P, KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P.
UBIQCONN TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF E3 DISPLAYS TO STRENGTHEN NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE AND EXPAND DISPLAY SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
Ubiqconn Technology, a global leader in rugged mobile computing solutions, today announced the acquisition of E3 Displays, a premier provider of high-performance display solutions based in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic acquisition strengthens Ubiqconn's footprint in North America and enhances its capabilities in advanced optical bonding and display technology, positioning the combined companies for growth in key industries, including defense, medical, industrial, and transportation.
Vogelsang USA to Showcase PreMix Biogas Feedstock Preparation Solution at Biogas Americas 2025
Visit Booth #133 to see a range of equipment ideal for biogas applications
Redwood Hosts Second Cross-Border Logistics Council Amid Trade Disruptions
Redwood will host industry leaders to discuss solutions for navigating tariff disruption & cross-border challenges
Raymond Storage Concepts and Dexory announce strategic partnership to accelerate warehouse visibility and accuracy
Partnership to drive further efficiencies and provide solutions for the warehouses of the future
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

EXAIR
EXAIR intelligent compressed air® products solve problems in industrial plants while reducing compressed air consumption and increasing safety for personnel. We have the largest variety of sizes, materials and performance characteristics in order to provide the best solution for your processes and problems.
Our products are commonly used to conserve air, cool processes or parts, convey material, clean surfaces or coat surfaces. EXAIR's 15 extensive product lines include air knives, air wipes, air nozzles and jets, atomizing nozzles, static eliminators, cold gun air coolant systems, air amplifiers, safety air guns, air operated conveyors, industrial housekeeping products, vortex tubes and spot cooling products, cabinet cooler systems, vacuum generators, compressed air optimization products, and associated accessories.
Products meet OSHA standards and are CE and RoHS compliant. Five-year warranty on compressed air products and one-year warranty on accessories and electrically powered products.