Manufacturers face a plethora of challenges every day, regardless of where they are located and the industries they serve.

There is a big difference between being part of an industry and being an industry participant. Little Humtown Products (based in Columbiana, OH) has followed the latter path for many years as a full-service supplier to the foundry industry.

Accurate and timely performance data is just as important to manufacturers as the latest welding technology, super-strong adhesive or unique-thread fastener.

The Industrial Internet of Things will enable manufacturers to use real-time data to drive continuous improvement.

Although only 7 years old, Ideal Power (IP) is a major player in the multibillion-dollar electronic-power-converter market.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software gathers and disseminates critical management information across your entire organization.