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November 11, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 11
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Image - Hexagon Proves Automation Does Not Need to Be All or Nothing Hexagon Proves Automation Does Not Need to Be All or Nothing
Automation has become one of manufacturing's biggest competitive differentiators, but for many shops, it's still easier to talk about than implement. Hexagon’s "achievable automation" strategy allows shops to upgrade quality inspection incrementally rather than through risky, all-or-nothing projects. The company's senior marketing official, Phil Lewis, writes how this flexible, open-ecosystem approach brings high-accuracy metrology directly to the production floor while preserving existing machinery investments.
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Image - 7 Proven ERP Strategies to Maximize Shop Floor Efficiency 7 Proven ERP Strategies to Maximize Shop Floor Efficiency
Global Shop Solutions' Director of New Implementations, Chris Pinaire, outlines a repeatable ERP-driven blueprint to help small and medium-sized manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and consistently deliver quality parts on time. The strategy leverages unified real-time data, optimized inventory management, and cross-departmental collaboration to transform factory floor operations.
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Image - AI-Ready Robot Flange Transforms Industrial Automation AI-Ready Robot Flange Transforms Industrial Automation
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  3D Printed Parts Head to the Skies in Major Supply Chain Breakthrough
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  Smart Centerless Grinder Eliminates Setup Bottlenecks
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  Modular Cell Solves the Grinding Automation Puzzle
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Image - Zero Leaks, Maximum Life: Why Shops Are Upgrading Their Lifts Zero Leaks, Maximum Life: Why Shops Are Upgrading Their Lifts
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  Electronic Flow Control: Only Use Compressed Air When Needed
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