Focus on Manufacturing Automation

Modern manufacturing requires intelligent, connected, and scalable solutions. Under Smart Manufacturing, we combine automation, digital processes, and smart control systems to make production workflows more efficient, flexible, and competitive.


In our blog, discover how smart technologies are revolutionizing industrial production and preparing companies for the challenges of the future.

Josef Höving about Material Carrier Placement
By Josef Höving April 14, 2026
In electronics manufacturing, a lot of attention goes to machine performance. Far less goes to the question: where does each material carrier belong – and why?
Josef Höving, cts Group, in front of an automated storage and AMR system in electronics manufacturin
By cts Marketing March 23, 2026
Josef Höving explains why off-the-shelf automation is wishful thinking - and how companies can move from manual to fully automated material flow.
Two hands shaking, positioned between the flags of the United States and the European Union, symbolizing cooperation.
By cts Marketing March 16, 2026
Discover how the Smart Electronics Factory is evolving – from isolated robots to seamless intralogistics integration. CTS insights from APEX Expo 2026.
Diagram of an SMT line with automated material flow, featuring connected white machines.
By cts Marketing January 30, 2026
Material flow as a bottleneck? At Farnborough cts demonstrates how smart warehouses and AMRs make electronics manufacturing more efficient and predictable.
Man in black jacket smiles in warehouse setting with
By cts Marketing January 26, 2026
SMT Logistics Case Study: How Bender GmbH achieved >99% inventory accuracy and zero manual transport with the cts Octa Storage. Read the interview!
Diagram of a white industrial facility, showing connected machinery with various sections and wiring.
By cts Marketing January 19, 2026
From manual tasks to Smart Electronics Factory: Discover how cts Group automates UK SMT intralogistics for better OEE, traceability, and a faster ROI.
Stacks of green circuit boards on a manufacturing line, held in place by metal frames.
By cts Marketing November 12, 2025
Line, buffer, or warehouse? Tomas Sevcik from cts explains how to position material carriers (reels, trays, magazines) optimally.
Workers in a cleanroom handling circuit boards, wearing protective gear.
By cts Marketing October 29, 2025
How cts smart warehouse and AMR solutions are keeping european manufacturing efficient and flexible despite high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers.
Advertisement for productronica, featuring three companies offering intelligent electronics manufacturing solutions.
By cts Marketing September 11, 2025
Alfred Pammer from CTS on smart warehouses, AMR integration and material flow – and how CTS makes SMT manufacturing more resilient.
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Josef Höving about Material Carrier Placement
By Josef Höving April 14, 2026
In electronics manufacturing, a lot of attention goes to machine performance. Far less goes to the question: where does each material carrier belong – and why?
Josef Höving, cts Group, in front of an automated storage and AMR system in electronics manufacturin
By cts Marketing March 23, 2026
Josef Höving explains why off-the-shelf automation is wishful thinking - and how companies can move from manual to fully automated material flow.
Two hands shaking, positioned between the flags of the United States and the European Union, symbolizing cooperation.
By cts Marketing March 16, 2026
Discover how the Smart Electronics Factory is evolving – from isolated robots to seamless intralogistics integration. CTS insights from APEX Expo 2026.
Diagram of an SMT line with automated material flow, featuring connected white machines.
By cts Marketing January 30, 2026
Material flow as a bottleneck? At Farnborough cts demonstrates how smart warehouses and AMRs make electronics manufacturing more efficient and predictable.
Man in black jacket smiles in warehouse setting with
By cts Marketing January 26, 2026
SMT Logistics Case Study: How Bender GmbH achieved >99% inventory accuracy and zero manual transport with the cts Octa Storage. Read the interview!
Diagram of a white industrial facility, showing connected machinery with various sections and wiring.
By cts Marketing January 19, 2026
From manual tasks to Smart Electronics Factory: Discover how cts Group automates UK SMT intralogistics for better OEE, traceability, and a faster ROI.
Stacks of green circuit boards on a manufacturing line, held in place by metal frames.
By cts Marketing November 12, 2025
Line, buffer, or warehouse? Tomas Sevcik from cts explains how to position material carriers (reels, trays, magazines) optimally.
Workers in a cleanroom handling circuit boards, wearing protective gear.
By cts Marketing October 29, 2025
How cts smart warehouse and AMR solutions are keeping european manufacturing efficient and flexible despite high energy costs and a shortage of skilled workers.
Advertisement for productronica, featuring three companies offering intelligent electronics manufacturing solutions.
By cts Marketing September 11, 2025
Alfred Pammer from CTS on smart warehouses, AMR integration and material flow – and how CTS makes SMT manufacturing more resilient.
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Florian Seidl on how to contextualize Industrial Data with Aspentech Inmation
By Florian Seidl April 21, 2026
OT data without context is worthless. Learn how an Industrial Data Fabric bridges the semantic gap—from sensor to decision.
Florian Seidl von cts Group über Kontextualisierung von rohen Industriedaten
By Florian Seidl April 21, 2026
OT-Daten ohne Kontext bleiben wertlos. Erfahren Sie, wie ein Industrial Data Fabric den Semantic Gap schließt – vom Sensor bis zur Entscheidung.
Clemens Schadner von der CTS Group auf einem Bild zur Erklärung der Industrial Data Fabric.
By Clemens Schadner April 14, 2026
Was ist Inmation? Die Industrial Data Platform verbindet OT & IT in Echtzeit – und dient als Fundament für eigene Industrie-Anwendungen.
Clemens Schadner on explaining inmation and industrial data platforms
By Clemens Schadner April 14, 2026
What is Inmation? The Industrial Data Platform connects OT and IT in real time—and serves as the foundation for custom industrial applications.
Josef Höving about Material Carrier Placement
By Josef Höving April 14, 2026
In electronics manufacturing, a lot of attention goes to machine performance. Far less goes to the question: where does each material carrier belong – and why?
Josef Höving, cts Group, vor automatisiertem Lager- und AMR-System in der Elektronikfertigung
By Josef Höving April 14, 2026
Wo gehört welcher Materialträger in der SMT-Fertigung hin – an der Linie, im Lager oder im Puffer? CTS erklärt die optimale Platzierungsstrategie.
Josef Höving, cts Group, vor automatisiertem Lager- und AMR-System in der Elektronikfertigung
By cts Marketing March 23, 2026
Josef Höving räumt im Vorfeld seines Vortrags auf dem EPP-Innovationsforum mit dem Mythos der „Automatisierung von der Stange“ auf.
Josef Höving, cts Group, in front of an automated storage and AMR system in electronics manufacturin
By cts Marketing March 23, 2026
Josef Höving explains why off-the-shelf automation is wishful thinking - and how companies can move from manual to fully automated material flow.
Two hands shaking, positioned between the flags of the United States and the European Union, symbolizing cooperation.
By cts Marketing March 16, 2026
Discover how the Smart Electronics Factory is evolving – from isolated robots to seamless intralogistics integration. CTS insights from APEX Expo 2026.
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