January 2, 2026
Automation isn’t optional for most manufacturing businesses; it’s the only way to move forward in competitive markets. Between shifting supply chains and growing labor shortages, automation […]
July 1, 2025
What are the top factors that drive return on investment for factory automation? Attaining production goals and minimizing operating process costs are the first—and sometimes only—criteria […]
June 11, 2025
The conversation about reshoring in the U.S. has evolved from a theoretical strategy to a pressing necessity. Since pandemic-era supply chain meltdowns and the increasing cost […]
April 29, 2025
Today, many companies are shifting toward smarter material handling and conveyor automation. As production lines scale up, manual handling of materials becomes costly and error-prone. Material […]
March 6, 2025
Traditionally, China has been the go-to supplier for the lowest-priced parts. However, international tariffs, geopolitical instability, and supply chain disruptions are driving more companies to look […]
February 27, 2025
The automotive industry has been known for manufacturing efficiency and innovation since Henry Ford revolutionized the assembly line. Today, robotics have become the backbone of automotive […]
June 28, 2024
Machine learning (ML) and robotics are intersecting in a way that pushes the boundaries of what automated systems can do.
May 31, 2024
The United States factory automation market is growing, and manufacturers now face an almost perpetual question about their factory automation readiness—whether to introduce or increase automation at […]
April 26, 2024
When a Big Three U.S. automotive OEM needed an automation solution to address their changing manufacturing strategy, Wes-Tech delivered with Tech-Trak single-strand pallet conveyors plus the […]
January 2, 2024
What does this year hold in store for manufacturers in the United States? The U.S. manufacturing industry could witness a transformation in 2024 as the sector […]
December 6, 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, let’s look at the trends that shaped (and continue to shape) the industrial automation landscape. A few overarching movements characterized […]
October 2, 2023
Wes-Tech recently exhibited at the North American Die Casting Association’s Congress & Tabletop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As we’ve noted before, the die casting industry as […]