How Product Catalog Management Supports Circular Supply Chains in Manufacturing

04/11/25, 05:40 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Enterprise Resource Planning, | erp, | Material Handling, | PLM

Most ERP and PLM systems track products only through production and sale, not reuse, refurbishment, or recycling. This fragmentation causes material loss, inefficient remanufacturing, slow reverse logistics, and compliance failures.

Pricing Optimization for SMB Manufacturers

04/10/25, 05:51 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Business Development, | Enterprise Resource Planning

Emphasizing value over price has to be the priority for smaller manufacturers with limited resources. Manufacturers in niche industries have unique insights into the specific needs and price sensitivities of their customers.

Stick with OEM Parts When Replacing Racking Components

04/08/25, 05:56 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Operation and Maintenance, | warehouse

Beams, uprights, braces and other elements of a pallet racking system often need to be replaced due to damage caused by forklift impacts or other causes. It’s important to replace the components with parts from the same manufacturer, and not from another source.

The Reshoring Revolution: Navigating New Policies For A Manufacturing Renaissance

04/03/25, 05:39 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | onshoring, | tariffs

As President Trump's second term unfolds, the manufacturing landscape in the United States is poised for a significant transformation. The administration's renewed focus on reshoring manufacturing operations presents both opportunities and challenges for industry leaders.

BOM Management Expert Guide for Growing Manufacturers

03/18/25, 05:40 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | BOM, | Business Development, | MRP

Properly managing your bills of materials can help you streamline production processes, improve material planning, and reduce costs.

Tariffs Unwrapped: How New Trade Policies Could Reshape the Packaging Industry in 2025

03/06/25, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | packaging, | tariffs

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

03/04/25, 05:48 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Connectivity, | ProMat, | The Parts Department

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.

Interested in contributing an article or review?

Optimizing Your IT Ecosystem: Is It Time for a Tech Stack Audit?

03/31/25, 05:59 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Enterprise Resource Planning, | packaging, | Quality Management

A tech audit can serve as a diagnostic tool, flagging vulnerabilities within your packaging company’s IT infrastructure before they impact the health of your business.

Manufacturing's 2025 Rollercoaster: How to Keep Calm and Carry On

03/14/25, 05:38 AM | Supply Chain, | Engineering | Analysis and Trends, | Opinions and Advice

Beneath signs of growth, very real challenges like labor shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities continue to test our sector’s resilience. These problems are further exacerbated when government policies are shifting – and decisions are changing – nearly every day.

What Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Mean to Steel King and How Those Tariffs Could Impact Everyday Business

03/12/25, 05:43 AM | Supply Chain, | Engineering | tariffs

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.

Nefab Expands in Austin with New Engineering and Customer Experience Center to Elevate the Customer Experience

04/10/25, 07:36 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

• Nefab is opening a new Nefab Engineering Center (NEC) and Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Austin, Texas. • Nefab Engineering Center is dedicated to development and testing of sustainable industrial packaging solutions. • The Customer Experience Center (CEC) provides an interactive space where customers can explore packaging solutions in practical applications and simulated environments.

Enhanced Cushion Production Logistics via IIOT with Camden & Co

04/10/25, 07:35 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Supply Chain

In 2025, you might see companies using cool tech to manage their equipment, even having machines that can do some things on their own. This article talks about how new automation could make renting these machines easier, faster and even safer for everyone working on building sites.

U.S. Company Paves the Way for Permanent Magnets from Wide Array of Magnet Materials

04/10/25, 05:41 AM | Supply Chain | Engineering

AML's PM-WireTM Permanent Magnet Manufacturing Process Provides Many Pathways for a Diversified Supply Chain

T.J. Davies' Retention Knobs

T.J. Davies' Retention Knobs

Our retention knobs are manufactured above international standards or to machine builder specifications. Retention knobs are manufactured utilizing AMS-6274/AISI-8620 alloy steel drawn in the United States. Threads are single-pointed on our lathes while manufacturing all other retention knob features to ensure high concentricity. Our process ensures that our threads are balanced (lead in/lead out at 180 degrees.) Each retention knob is carburized (hardened) to 58-62HRC, and case depth is .020-.030. Core hardness 40HRC. Each retention knob is coated utilizing a hot black oxide coating to military specifications. Our retention knobs are 100% covered in black oxide to prevent rust. All retention knob surfaces (not just mating surfaces) have a precision finish of 32 RMA micro or better: ISO grade 6N. Each retention knob is magnetic particle tested and tested at 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar. Certifications are maintained for each step in the manufacturing process for traceability.

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