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Gears, Guest Posts, Machine Design, Vendors and Manufacturers

When Should You Use Gears Instead of Belts or Chains in an Automation System?

Frank Aug 30, 2026 Tagged with gears

Choosing between gears, belts, and chains can look simple on a machine layout. In practice, the …

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Applications, Guest Posts, Metalforming

How Laser Cutting is Transforming Modern Industrial Automation

Frank Jan 31, 2025 Tagged with Laser Cutting

Laser cutting has become a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, redefining how industries approach precision, efficiency, and …

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PLC and SCADA

Frank Aug 11, 2024 Tagged with OTSCADACON, PLCs, SCADA

This post is from Alicia Gilpin (Ali G), a friend and the originator of OT SCADA …

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Industry 4.0: The Future of Manufacturing and the Role of Automation Technologies

Frank Jun 4, 2024 Tagged with IIOT, Industry 4.0

The “Fourth Industrial Revolution” commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is closely connected to smart manufacturing. …

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Guest Posts, Machine Builders and Integrators, Manufacturing, Vendors and Manufacturers

What Is Industrial Automation?

Frank Mar 20, 2022 Tagged with Industrial Automation

This is a guest post from PWR, a company located in Scotland and The Netherlands. Industrial …

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Guest Posts, Sensors

The Future Of Smart Sensors In Manufacturing

Frank Nov 7, 2021 Tagged with Keyence, sensors, smartsensor

This is a guest post from Keyence, a manufacturer of sensors, gauges and control devices. ********************************************************************************************** …

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Guest Posts, Manufacturing

Covid-19’s Impact on the Machine Tool Industry

Frank Jan 24, 2021 Tagged with Covid-19, Machine Tools

Today’s post is a guest post from Allied Analytics, LLP. Overview: The infectious coronavirus disease 2019 …

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Guest Posts, Manufacturing

Five Benefits of 3D Printing for Prototyping

Frank Aug 2, 2020 Tagged with 3D Printing, Inoventive 3D, prototyping

Today’s post is a guest post from Inoventive 3D Solutions, a full service architectural scale model …

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Guest Posts, Vendors and Manufacturers

Automation Increases Productivity and Safety

Frank Jul 16, 2020 Tagged with Advantages of Automation, Automation, Numina, WCS

Today’s post is a guest post from The Numina Group, a Warehouse Automation and Software Solutions …

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The Evolution of Robotics and Automation: Where can it Go?

Frank Jan 9, 2020 Tagged with Automation, Robot

This is a guest post from Cimtec Automation, a provider of automation solutions.. ******************* It’s safe …

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