Factory JournalMachines, processes & the factory floor Reading index
Independent reading / Original source reporting150 illustrated articles

From the factory floor

All articles ↗
Digital factories22 Oct 2026

Making AI Useful on the Factory Floor

Pick one outcome that matters, get clean data at the edge, apply intelligence only where it changes a decision, close the loop with the people doing the work, prove it on one line, and measure the result in…

ManufacturingTomorrow · 10 min read
Digital factories21 Oct 2026

Addressing the Risks of AI Agents Arriving on Industrial Networks

Getting a manufacturer's production network from full-scope visibility to a segmentation policy that holds up under an AI-driven attack without breaking the line is the problem worth solving. That is what will…

ManufacturingTomorrow · 8 min read
Industry & perspectives14 Oct 2026

PACK EXPO International Q&A with NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

This year NORD will be showcasing intelligent electronic control products, high efficiency gearmotors, and our new NXD tupH Sealed Surface Conversion Solution - a state-of-the-art surface treatment for…

ManufacturingTomorrow · 4 min read
A closer reading

Data-Driven Manufacturing: Harnessing Insights for Continuous Improvement

From the shop floor to the SMT line, connected machines, software and real-time production data are giving manufacturers greater visibility into what's happening across their operations. The next step is…

Read the article ↗

The manufacturing directory

Browse by subject