SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Manufacturers have long viewed collaborative robots, “cobots,” as the gateway to safer, more flexible automation. But as robotics adoption accelerates and human-robot interaction becomes more complex, global standards committees are challenging the industry to rethink robotic safety. Their message...

Precision optics present challenges in the phases of design, prototyping, scaling, and production. In the previous part of this blog series, we began by discussing the challenges to design. However, prototyping and production often create the largest technical issues. Your simulated optical design...

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, most companies entering the robotic surgery space focused on mechanical precision—building arms, joints, and control systems that could mimic a surgeon’s hand. However, as the field matured, some companies recognized a pivotal bottleneck: optics. Vision proved...

Manufacturing limited volumes of complex products has traditionally been a challenge, as it is costly, slow, and heavily reliant on manual processes that introduce risk and inefficiency. With modern technology, where performance and precision are crucial, these limitations can stop businesses from...

Advanced optics are increasingly used to create more capable medical, industrial, and defense products, becoming smaller, cheaper, and more common. Yet, manufacturing these systems remains challenging—manual alignment is slow and error-prone, adhesives must be dispensed with high accuracy, and...

Benchmark has officially inaugurated its new advanced manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to serving customers with increasingly complex, regulated, and mission-critical products. The new facility—located

The announcement of the 2024 Benchmark Enterprise Excellence (BEX) Olympics winners marks five years of innovative continuous improvement and teamwork. The BEX Olympics is a friendly, company-wide, Olympic-themed competition that challenges employees to apply Lean Sigma creatively to improve...

Benchmark serves customers in some of the most demanding industrial applications. In our new video, Rishi Mahajan, Vice President of the Complex Industrials Sector at Benchmark, discusses how the company supports the development of advanced industrial systems. He explains how Benchmark's...

Over the past four years, several pieces of legislation greatly expanded federal spending on infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and green energy. This led many electronics OEMs to pursue manufacturing strategies that met Buy America requirements. Now, electronics industry professionals may...

With President Donald Trump assuming office, many companies wonder if his administration will change the “Buy America” requirements that expanded in scope under the Biden administration's significant investments in domestic infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and clean energy. Buy America...

At Benchmark, our purpose is to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world, creating a brighter future for everyone. This purpose extends beyond serving our customers—it drives us to inspire and invest in future generations.

October 4th marks a significant occasion on calendars across the globe— Manufacturing Day. This annual event is a tribute to the tireless efforts of those who are the bedrock of the manufacturing industry. At Benchmark, this day offers us a unique opportunity to shine a light on the often-unsung...