why manufacturing software only works when the people behind it understand the shop floor
Manufacturing software doesn’t fail because the technology is bad. It fails because it’s...
what the new IA9100 standards mean for aerospace manufacturing
For aerospace manufacturers, quality standards are nothing new. Compliance has always been part of...
6 things production supervisors need from manufacturing software
Production supervisors live in the middle of everything. They’re responsible for schedules, people,...
5 ways manufacturers are closing the skilled labor gap with MES
The skilled labor gap isn’t a future problem. It’s already here.
Small and midsize manufacturers...
operator-centric automation: what it is and why it works
Automation has been part of manufacturing for decades. Robots load parts. Machines run unattended....
digital work instructions: reducing errors and training on the shop floor
Most manufacturing errors don’t start with bad intent or poor workmanship. They start with missing,...
how small manufacturers can compete with larger shops using better data
For small manufacturers, competition with larger shops can feel uneven from the start. Bigger...
debunking common MES myths
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have been around for a long time. Yet for many small and...
CIMx’s most read manufacturing blogs of 2025
In a year defined by uncertainty, preparation, and progress, manufacturers were searching for...
CIMx wrapped: the year in review
If manufacturing had a “wrapped” this year, it wouldn’t be defined by flashy buzzwords or big...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 3
Discovery is just the first step in assessing which Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or...
webinar highlights: manufacturing automation made simple
The manufacturing world is changing fast, and small to midsize production teams are feeling that...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 2
In this series, we’re uncovering how to choose the right production system for your manufacturing...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 1
No matter which MES (Manufacturing Execution System) vendors you’re exploring, you’ll start with a...
how to buy an MES: step one - discovery
Your discovery process–the questions you ask yourself to determine what you need–should start with...