Industry Trends
4 articles
Industry TrendsMay 24, 2026May 246 min
Industry 4.0 in a Fabrication Shop: What It Means in Practice
Industry 4.0 done in order: clean data first, dashboards last. Here is the sequence a fabrication shop can actually implement, and what breaks when it is skipped.
Industry TrendsMar 29, 2026Mar 298 min
Measuring Waste and Energy in a Laser Cutting Cell
A measurement guide to material yield, energy, assist gas, filter media and coolant in a laser cutting cell, with what to compare against and what a shop can actually control.
Industry TrendsFeb 01, 2026Feb 018 min
Reshoring Decisions: Which Parts to Bring Closer, and How
A framework for deciding which part families are worth bringing closer to home: total landed cost, risk exposure, required capability, and a staged rollout.
Industry TrendsDec 07, 2025Dec 077 min
Canada's 2026 Manufacturing Outlook: What to Plan Around
Five planning themes for Canadian fabricators in 2026 — automation, labour availability, supply-chain resilience, input costs and technology adoption — with what to watch and do.