Mike Bacidore

OEMs plan great escape from their comfort zone There has never been a more exciting, or more terrifying time to be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). “First and foremost, the world is changing more rapidly than we’re willing to admit,” said Evan Ka... See more

How to help customers justify machinery modernization expenditures Making manufacturing equipment is a momentous undertaking. It requires research, design, building, testing and deployment. Oh, yes, and sales. Without a buyer, machinery is just another en... See more

Rockwell Automation looks within to transform manufacturing Every day, manufacturing facilities look to turn their factory-of-the-future dreams into reality, said Bob Buttermore, senior vice president, chief supply chain officer, at Rockwell Automation, w... See more

Rockwell Automation tags $2 billion to demo technology integration Already with record attendance of more than 15,000 people at Automation Fair this week in Chicago, Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret announced intentions to build a 1 millio... See more

How to make the business case for modernization Technology modernization can be a significant investment, and cost estimates can bring upgrade plans to a screeching halt. However, the rewards can be exponential. Convincing senior management of the value c... See more