Articles & News on Operations & Management

Global Semiconductor Fab Capacity Projected to Expand 6% in 2024 and 7% in 2025

  • June 25, 2024
  • News

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry is expected to increase capacity by 6% in 2024 and post a 7% gain in 2025.

AGILOX North America Opens New Headquarters in Georgia, Announces New CEO

  • June 25, 2024
  • News

"This new facility enables us to deliver world-class service and help our clients explore and experience our technology in an environment that mirrors their own," said Andreas Boedenauer, CEO of AGILOX North America.

Machine Safety Basics: Test Pulses vs. OSSD

  • by Christopher Woller
  • June 25, 2024
  • Feature

Understanding these types of safety pulses, along with the advantages of various fieldbus and software options, will ensure your machine functions without putting anyone in harm’s way.

Microsoft and Apple Among Winners of Lighthouse Awards

  • June 24, 2024
  • News

Global corporations and utilities have been recognized for pioneering water innovation.

HIMA Group Strengthens Global Presence

  • June 21, 2024
  • News

The HIMA Group has concluded the most successful financial year in the company's history with the 2023 fiscal year.

VDMA Robotics and Automation Halves Growth Forecast–Positive Signs from International Business

  • June 21, 2024
  • News

Robotics and automation in Germany will be mostly driven by foreign demand in a subdued domestic economy.

Key Manufacturing Trends Help Ensure Overall Industrial Growth

  • by Chris Thompson
  • June 21, 2024
  • Feature

Digitalization, improved focus on sustainability and mitigating the risk of a skills gap will help ensure industry continues in a positive trajectory year on year. 

What Drives the Success of Automated Packaging Processes?

  • by Emily Newton
  • June 20, 2024
  • Feature

Packaging automation can transform the logistics industry. However, it’s not as easy to capitalize on that potential as it may seem.

Critical Manufacturing Receives High Honors in Frost & Sullivan's MES Radar Report

  • June 20, 2024
  • News

Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has received high honors in Frost & Sullivan’s MES Radar report.

Driving Energy Sustainability Across Industrial Sites

  • by John Kelly
  • June 20, 2024
  • Feature

This overview will assist industrial, commercial and campus sites with driving cost effective energy sustainability across their sites.