Downtime – planed and unplanned – continues to be one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges. Recently, we spoke with a leading provider of automation solutions in obtaining key tactics that manufacturers can implement to significantly reduce/prevent downtime.

When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap." The success trap is all too common - with enterprises having to invest significantly to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment.

WIKA needle valves make maintenance simple.

The effort boosts productivity and cycle time performance for CNC machines and lathes.

Orders were up by 2.5% for all of 2025.

They want to be paid back in full.