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article: the human side of automation

Our article, "The Human Side of SMT Automation: Empowering the Workforce with Digital Tools," explores how advanced automation processes still rely on human oversight and how the right digital tools can turn raw data into actionable insights, empowering operators and supervisors alike.

By bridging the labor gap and reducing errors, these solutions strengthen the existing workforce and helps manufacturers achieve greater efficiency without adding headcount.

A must-read for anyone looking to modernize their operations while keeping people at the center of the process.

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April 2026 manufacturing trends report

From shifting trade policies to new tech reshaping the shop floor, small and midsize manufacturers are feeling the ripple effects of big industry changes. Some trends bring fresh opportunities, others new challenges and all of them demand attention.

That’s why we publish our monthly manufacturing trend report: a quick, focused look at the hot topics sweeping the industry right now.

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30 years

celebrating CIMx at 30

Since 1996, CIMx Software has been helping manufacturers of all sizes take control of their shop floors, streamline production, and turn complex data into actionable insight. From production scheduling and quality control to machine maintenance and compliance tracking, our solutions help you see what’s happening on the shop floor the moment it happens, so you can act fast and stay ahead.

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Read more about CIMx and Quantum by your industry.  We have pages on aerospace, composite manufacturing, electrical assembly, engineered parts and medical device

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