Manufacturing Technology

6 articles

Automated factory floor with robotic arms and AI interfaces, highlighting the growth and potential risks of industrial automation.
Industry

AI Integration Drives Industrial Automation Growth Despite Safety Concerns

By mid-2026, a single 3D ultrasonic sensor like Sonair's ADAR One can achieve SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings.

Rick Donovan·July 14, 2026
Advanced robotic arms operating in a futuristic factory, showcasing the surge in industrial AI and robotics investments.
Industry

Robotics Investments Surge Amidst Shifting Industrial Automation Trends in 2026

Over 50,000 people are expected to converge at McCormick Place in Chicago for Automate 2026, signaling a significant surge in interest and investment in industrial AI and robotics.

Rick Donovan·June 30, 2026
Advanced machine tooling facility with robotic arms, CNC machines, and holographic data displays highlighting digitalization and cybersecurity.
Industry

ZOLLER Summit Tackles Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity in Machine Tooling

Despite the promise of seamless, data-driven factories, a widening chasm is emerging between manufacturers discussing digitalization and those actually implementing it.

Rick Donovan·June 7, 2026
Advanced automated grinding system precisely shaping a metal component in a high-tech manufacturing facility, showcasing efficiency and precision.
Tools & Equipment

Global automated grinding systems market analysis reveals new growth drivers

Achieving a mere 0.09mm improvement in manufacturing tolerance, from +/- 0.1mm to +/- 0.01mm, can triple or quadruple production costs, according to dadesin . This seemingly small gain in precision tr

Kyle Brenner·May 11, 2026
Futuristic smart factory floor with robotic arms, technicians, and holographic data displays showcasing advanced manufacturing and IoT integration.
Industry

Smart Manufacturing Investment Soars Amidst IoT Market Boom

In 2024, North America's Internet of Things (IoT) manufacturing revenue alone reached $19.

Ben Foster·April 26, 2026
Advanced Vertical CNC Machining Centers displayed in a modern, high-tech exhibition hall with holographic projections.
Industry

Asian Machine Tool Exhibition 2026 Showcases Smart Sourcing Innovations

A new high-precision Vertical CNC Machining Center can cost over $300,000, a significant investment for any business.

Rick Donovan·April 23, 2026