Automation Insights

Expert perspectives on manufacturing automation, robotics, and industry trends

Vision & QC

Test Data Management and Analytics

How manufacturers collect, store, and analyze test data from automated systems to drive quality improvements, ensure traceability, and reduce scrap rates across production lines.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-26 7 min read
Vision & QC

Calibration Management for Test Equipment

Learn how to build a calibration management program for automated test equipment that maintains measurement accuracy, meets regulatory requirements, and reduces unplanned downtime.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-24 7 min read
Trends

Digital Twin Technology in Manufacturing

How digital twin technology creates virtual replicas of physical manufacturing systems for simulation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization on the factory floor.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-20 7 min read
Trends

What Is OPC UA? 2026 Interoperability Guide

OPC UA is the vendor-neutral protocol linking PLCs, robots & SCADA. Architecture, security model, and a practical integration guide for 2026.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-16 8 min read
Trends

Predictive Maintenance with Machine Learning

How machine learning enables predictive maintenance in manufacturing, from vibration analysis and thermal monitoring to practical deployment strategies that reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-12 7 min read
Trends

Manufacturing Execution Systems: MES Fundamentals

Manufacturing Execution Systems bridge the gap between ERP planning and shop floor operations. Learn how MES tracks production, enforces quality, and drives efficiency.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-10 7 min read
Trends

Cybersecurity for Connected Manufacturing

Practical cybersecurity strategies for connected manufacturing environments, covering network segmentation, access control, threat detection, and defense-in-depth approaches for industrial automation systems.

AMD Machines Team 2025-09-06 8 min read
Trends

Energy Monitoring and Optimization in Smart Factories

How industrial energy monitoring systems help manufacturers reduce consumption, lower costs, and meet sustainability targets through real-time data and automated controls.

AMD Machines Team 2025-08-31 7 min read
Trends

Building a Roadmap for Smart Factory Transformation

A practical guide to planning smart factory transformation, from initial assessment through full-scale deployment, with realistic milestones and engineering-driven priorities.

AMD Machines Team 2025-08-25 7 min read
Robotics

Introduction to Robotic Welding: MIG, TIG, and Spot

A practical breakdown of robotic MIG, TIG, and spot welding processes, covering how each works, where they fit in manufacturing, and what to consider when selecting the right process for your application.

AMD Machines Team 2025-08-23 7 min read

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