VKS 7.2: The New Standard for Operational Clarity

By Ben Baldwin
VKS 7.2 is about strengthening your digital thread and streamlining data between your systems and your shop floor. With 7 key upgrades, including a sleek Viewer Mode with live performance gauges, automated Expert Mode settings, and turbocharged APIs for auto-extracting images, VKS 7.2 enables you...

No, Robots Won't Steal Manufacturing Jobs From Humans

By Virginia Shram
AI technology will definitely eliminate some traditional jobs, but the...

The Top 5 Lean Production Methods for Your Shop Floor

By Sofia Trifonopoulos
Discover the top five Lean Production Methods and how manufacturers can...

Why Traditional MES Strategies Are Not Enough in 2026

By Michelle Shostko-Datch
Traditional MES strategies are struggling to keep up with the speed and...

Why Lean Manufacturing Fails Without Digital Tools

By Sofia Trifonopoulos
Lean isn’t failing; your tools are. When outdated, manual systems meet modern operational demands, visibility drops,...

Digital Transformation for Heavy Industry Manufacturers

By Virginia Shram
The unique niche that is heavy industry offers different digital opportunities for manufacturers looking to modernize...

How Agentic AI in Manufacturing Delivers Real Value

By Michelle Shostko-Datch
Agentic AI is transforming manufacturing by turning data into action. Instead of just predicting outcomes, AI-driven...

Top 9 Manufacturing KPIs for Modern Companies

By Michelle Shostko-Datch
Modern manufacturers can only improve what they can measure, and the right software determines the KPIs they can...

VKS 7.1: A Smarter, More Efficient Approval Process

By Ben Baldwin
Your approval process just got an upgrade. VKS 7.1 introduces Approval Flows, a new era of flexibility that empowers...

11 Manufacturing Trends in 2026 You Don't Want to Miss

By Ben Baldwin
What are the Manufacturing Trends of 2026? To help you and your company pursue optimal growth, we’ve compiled a list of...

ERP vs MES: What’s the Difference & Why You May Need Both

By Michelle Shostko-Datch
Understanding the difference between ERP vs MES is key for modern manufacturers. ERP plans the work across the...

Are Your Digital Work Instructions Ready for Industry 5.0?

By Margarita Deviakovitch
Industry 3.0 and 4.0 revolutionized manufacturing with automation, connecting devices, data collection, and...

Advancing Connected Manufacturing with VKS 7.0 & 6.9.5

By Ben Baldwin
With both VKS 7.0 and 6.9.5, we’re bringing incredible advancements, pushing connected manufacturing further, and...

Is MES Integration Important?

By Ben Baldwin
Let’s dive into the modern concept of MES integration through the lens of a digital work instruction platform. We’ll...

IO Connect: Manufacturing Connectivity & Work Instructions

By Ben Baldwin
What if your work instructions could facilitate manufacturing connectivity and communicate automatically with machines...

The Critical Role of eDHRs in Medical Device Manufacturing

By Ben Baldwin
When it comes to verifying the quality of medical devices and diagnostics (MD&D), the eDHR (Electronic Device History...