As global supply chains face disruptions, escalating geopolitical pressures, and tariffs, manufacturing leaders must blend automation and skilled labor to shield margins and ensure continuity. This ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Today, automation/robotics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) find themselves focusing ...

Let's break down the trends influencing the 2026 automation outlook and the steps manufacturers can take to not only keep up ...

Inventory management is now considered a prime candidate for automation as manufacturers target opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate product delivery and make the most out of experienced talent.

In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing environment, closed and proprietary technology systems are failing to meet the latest shop floor demands. At the same time, outdated tools are making it more ...

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A case study in aerospace manufacturing provides an overview of how physics-informed digital twin systems transform robotics processes—from adaptive process planning and real-time process monitoring ...

Automation is more likely to affect traditional ways of approaching low-skill roles in manufacturing rather than displacing them altogether. Credits: Getty Images/Vithun Khamsong. Automation is not ...

The new Premix facility in North Carolina with carbon black silos visible on the outside. Premix's new facility in North Carolina features end-to-end automation to provide real-time monitoring of ...