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This quarter’s Robotics & Automation edition of Industrial Machinery Digest explores how manufacturers are strengthening operations through practical digital transformation. From integrating autonomous mobile robots into legacy facilities and improving welding consistency without full automation, to leveraging SaaS, AI, and digital twins to enhance resilience, quality, and workforce productivity, this issue highlights real-world strategies shaping modern manufacturing. Together, these features demonstrate how automation and software are being deployed not as disruptive overhauls, but as scalable, risk-reducing tools that help manufacturers compete, adapt, and grow in an increasingly complex industrial landscape.

This issue explores the technologies driving the next evolution of smart manufacturing, with a focus on robotics, automation, and remote systems integration. From Olis Robotics' secure remote control platform to TRUMPF’s BrightLine Scan for high-precision welding, Q3 highlights solutions that reduce downtime, streamline workflows, and expand the reach of automation. Coverage includes key takeaways from FABTECH 2025, product showcases from Güdel, Fronius, and EMUGE-FRANKEN, and an exclusive ERP insight from Epicor’s Mike Muckala—offering mid-market manufacturers a clear path forward in a complex, competitive landscape.

The Q2 2025 issue of Industrial Machinery Digest Quarterly is dedicated to Robotics and Automation, spotlighting the technologies redefining modern manufacturing. From AI-driven cybersecurity strategies to next-gen toolmaking and collaborative automation, this edition explores how companies are accelerating efficiency, enhancing precision, and overcoming workforce challenges through intelligent systems. Real-world case studies—from SmartCap’s automated packaging solutions to Zimmermann’s large-format milling breakthroughs—demonstrate the measurable impact of automation in today’s plants. Packed with expert insights, product innovations, and coverage from Automate 2025, this issue is a roadmap for any manufacturer looking to stay competitive in the era of smart production.

The Q1 2025 edition of Industrial Machinery Digest Quarterly kicks off the year with a forward-looking focus on Robotics and Automation, showcasing how advanced technologies are reshaping every facet of industrial production. From robotic welding and autonomous pallet handling to AI-powered software and next-gen cobots, this issue highlights the tools and strategies manufacturers are leveraging for smarter, faster, and more resilient operations. With features on companies like Logic Robotics, TRUMPF, and PROMESS, along with insights from industry events and new product rollouts, this edition delivers a dynamic snapshot of where automation is headed—and how to stay ahead of the curve.