Episodes

  • Machine Vision at Work: 5 Ways to Transform Your Warehouse and Logistics

    Machine Vision at Work: 5 Ways to Transform Your Warehouse and Logistics
    Dec 17 2025
    Machine vision quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools in modern warehousing and logistics, this episode of Manufacturing Innovations Today breaks down five real-world ways it’s transforming operations from dock to door. In under 30 minutes, you’ll hear how vision-driven packing benches, scan tunnels, dock-door scanning, and automated label verification boost throughput, cut errors, and give you real-time visibility across every shipment. Perfect for warehouse, operations, and logistics leaders who want faster, smarter, and more accurate fulfillment without adding more headcount.

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    4 mins
  • Automation Simplified: Solving Textile Handling Struggles with Horner PLCs

    Automation Simplified: Solving Textile Handling Struggles with Horner PLCs
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode, we explore how Shriram Automation overcame complex, unreliable control systems in their textile handling lines with the help of Horner’s all-in-one PLC solution. Discover how integrated architecture, user-friendly design, and predictive maintenance transformed their operations—boosting reliability, productivity, and peace of mind. Learn how Horner’s technology makes industrial automation simpler, safer, and smarter.


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    4 mins
  • Powering Up for 2026—Must‑Have Automation for Manufacturing Success

    Powering Up for 2026—Must‑Have Automation for Manufacturing Success
    Nov 18 2025

    Discover how forward-thinking manufacturing professionals can transform their operations and stay competitive with the must-have automation technologies for 2026. Each episode dives into essential fourth-quarter upgrades—from collaborative robots and machine vision systems to advanced electrical interconnects and safety solutions—designed to boost productivity, enhance compliance, and future-proof your business. Join industry experts and hosts from Automation Distribution as they decode the latest trends, share actionable strategies, and help you prepare for the new year’s challenges. Don’t miss exclusive insights, practical checklists, and expert advice to make your manufacturing facility safer, more efficient, and resilient.

    Tune in, level up your automation strategy, and be ready for what’s next.


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    Hatfield, PA

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    5 mins
  • How Automation Shields Operations from Sudden Workforce Loss

    How Automation Shields Operations from Sudden Workforce Loss
    Nov 11 2025
    Discover how leading manufacturers are overcoming sudden workforce loss and labor shortages by turning to smart automation. This episode explores the real-world impact of losing skilled staff—from halted production to community disruption—and highlights practical solutions from companies like Rimeco, GE Bromont, and Moondarra Cheese. Learn how collaborative robots, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation keep factories running, protect jobs, and build true business resilience. Tune in for case studies, actionable insights, and why now is the time to future-proof your operations with automation. Ready to secure your competitive edge? Listen now and take the next step toward a more resilient manufacturing future.

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    3 mins
  • CNC Revolution: Doubling Output with Automation

    CNC Revolution: Doubling Output with Automation
    Nov 4 2025

    Discover how Fusion OEM is reshaping Midwest CNC manufacturing by doubling output with collaborative robots and smart automation. This episode of "Manufacturing Innovations Today" dives into the real engineering strategies behind automating CNC machine tending, cutting costs, reducing human error, and freeing skilled machinists for impactful work. Hear from factory supervisors and engineers about deploying Universal Robots with Robotiq adaptive grippers, what “lights-out” manufacturing really means, and how Lean Robotics methods are driving rapid scalability. Ready to future-proof your shop and maximize production? Tune in for actionable insights and see how automation can transform your business today.


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    1-888-600-3080


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    3 mins
  • Radar Over Light: Rethinking Safety in Harsh Industrial Environments

    Radar Over Light: Rethinking Safety in Harsh Industrial Environments
    Oct 28 2025

    When dust, smoke, sparks, and humidity disrupt safety on the factory floor, innovation rises to the challenge. In this episode, we explore the upgraded Leuze LBK 3D Radar Safety System — the breakthrough that’s changing how manufacturers think about machine protection.

    Discover how radar-based detection redefines safety where optical sensors fail, why integrated CIP Safety means simpler, smarter connectivity, and how scalable coverage lets production keep moving, even in the most demanding environments.

    Tune in for real-world stories, practical insights, and a glimpse into the future of reliable industrial safety.

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    4 mins
  • How Intelligent Operations Unlock Profit and Precision

    How Intelligent Operations Unlock Profit and Precision
    Oct 21 2025
    In this episode, we explore how intelligent operations are transforming the manufacturing landscape — connecting machines, data, and people to create factories that think, adapt, and improve in real time. Learn how technologies like machine vision, AI, and RFID are helping manufacturers boost revenue by up to 2.4%, increase profits by 1.4%, and raise productivity by nearly 20%. Discover real-world examples of automation reducing errors, optimizing quality, and empowering teams to make faster, smarter decisions. Whether you’re an engineer, operations leader, or manufacturing executive, this episode reveals how data-driven strategies turn operational precision into long-term profitability — and how your plant can take the next step toward an intelligent future.

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    5 mins
  • Winning the BABAA Race: Insider Strategies for Compliant Automation Sourcing

    Winning the BABAA Race: Insider Strategies for Compliant Automation Sourcing
    Oct 14 2025
    Are you ready for the new era of government contracts? In this episode, learn how the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) is changing the game for OEM buyers, engineers, and manufacturing pros. Discover what it takes to stay compliant, protect your bids, and gain a competitive edge with U.S.-made automation solutions. We spotlight must-have strategies, key deadlines, and trusted products from Horner and Pfannenberg that meet BABAA standards—plus practical advice for documentation, supply chain partnerships, and winning your next federal project. Don’t let a missed compliance detail cost you the contract—tune in now and move your business forward.

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    6 mins