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Register for the Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO

After more than a year without in-person trade shows, attendee registration is now underway for the only comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in the world in 2021.

UnPACKed with Automation World Podcast

UnPACKed with AW Podcast: Getting along (and ahead) with Robots

In the first episode of UnPACKed with Automation World, Director of Content, David Greenfield takes us into some of the truths and myths about automation during the past year.

The First Step to Increasing Cybersecurity is to Analyze Operational Vulnerabilities.

The First Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

There are a number of straightforward and understandable steps companies can take to protect their operations from cyberattacks. The first is to analyze operational vulnerabilities.

Reshoring and Remote Management

Supply chain disruptions prompt reshoring effort and adoption of disruptive technology, including AI, 3D-printing, and multi-streaming video for remote access. Watch this Take Five with OEM video to discover more.

To get better cybersecurity results, companies have started creating dedicated departments or teams within the IT department that are responsible for cybersecurity.

Personnel Training: A Critical Third Step in Cybersecurity

Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

UnPACKed with Automation World Podcast

UnPACKed with AW Podcast: Getting along (and ahead) with Robots

The First Step to Increasing Cybersecurity is to Analyze Operational Vulnerabilities.

The First Step to Increasing Cybersecurity

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Machine Vision-specific Control Software

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Drive System for Conveyor Applications

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Preventing Internal Cyberattacks Could Save Companies Millions

Cyberattacks in the U.S. have the highest cost of any global nation, with an average cost of $8.64 million per occurrence for companies suffering an attack.

Blake Griffin, senior analyst, Interact Analysis presenting on predictive maintenance strategies at PMMI's Executive Leadership Conference.

Live at the ELC: OEMs Can Monetize Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance is an emerging technology for packaging and processing equipment that has the potential to disrupt the OEM business model.

Inputs for materials, equipment, and labor will be getting more expensive across the board, but a tight labor market will be the biggest limiting factor for CPGs. Automation is a great way to circumvent this.

Live at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery Procurement

The U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.

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Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021

Packaging and Processing Industry Ready For Safe Return of In-Person Trade Shows

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO prepares safe return for industry eager for in-person trade shows

The future of AI includes semantically aware cognitive robots.

A New Class of Machine Will Be Born Robotic

In the future every machine will be an intelligent and “understanding” robot if it’s using the code-free Robust.AI cognitive engine.

Add Multi-Axis Control and Robotic Innovations to Packaging Systems

Add Multi-Axis Control and Robotic Innovations to Packaging Systems

softMC compact motion controller enables any major OEM programmable logic controller (PLC) to seamlessly control any motion control component, including robots, drives, and motors at industry-standard gateway costs.

The difference between IT and OT cybersecurity attacks.

Cybersecurity 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks, but they can create a bridge to one another, creating a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

Tetra Pak partners with Rockwell Automation to add model predictive control to powder processing equipment.

Advanced Process Control for Food Processing Equipment

Tetra Pak partners with Rockwell Automation to add model predictive control to machines used in the manufacturing of powders.

Critical components need to be assessed to achieve a robust cybersecurity system.

Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Critical Components for Risk Assessment

By the second quarter of 2020, cyberattacks targeting manufacturers accounted for 33% of all incidents across all industries with losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Small businesses are also at risk.

OMAC's new website helps manufacturers share best practices for implementing innovation and automation in manufacturing.

OMAC Helps Manufacturers Share Best Practices

“When manufacturers come together and share best practices, the whole industry benefits,” says Bryan Griffen of PMMI. New OMAC website encourages and promotes your involvement.

Adrian Lloyd and Blake Griffin join unPACKed with PMMI to discuss their research that led to PMMI Business Intelligence’s Predictive Maintenance White Paper.

Know Before You Fail: Avoid Costly Downtime with Predictive Maintenance

unPACKed with PMMI tackles obvious predictive maintenance benefits: reduced downtime and increased machine lifetime.

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Virtual FATs Here to Stay

The COVID pandemic has turned virtual factory acceptance tests into an accepted method of testing which is now here to stay.

Predictive Maintenance: A Tale of Two Technologies

Both smart sensors and software are key to a successful predictive maintenance solution, and finding a business model that benefits end users and OEMs is also key.

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Exhibitors: How to Prepare for PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Is your exhibit program ready for the return of live exhibitions?

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Predictive Maintenance Pain Points in Packaging Machinery

There are specific packaging machinery needs related to predictive maintenance, and a new PMMI Business Intelligence report researched what is most prominent.

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Reinventing Remote Management

Adtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a live view of machines and the plant floor.

Remote access has seen an accelerated level of interest due to COVID in the past year.

Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access

Remote access and augmented reality are two technologies that have seen increased usage in the food industry – particularly since the start of COVID-19.

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How to Shift From Sales Manager to Effective Deal Coach

Great sales coaching starts with a sales manager truly caring about the success of their direct reports and a plan for coaching them on how to achieve that success, especially when it comes to deal coaching.

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5 Ways to Use Repurposing to Get More Out of Your Marketing Content

Learn how to make your company’s content stretch by repurposing it for different audiences.

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IoT Service Platform Puts Eyes on Critical Assets

The launch of Flowserve’s RedRaven platform provides remote monitoring and optimization of flow-related equipment and devices, enabling predictive maintenance for a number of industries.

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PMMI Joins Recycling Leadership Council to Debut Blueprint for Fixing Recycling in the U.S.

As a part of the RLC and a large influence in packaging, PMMI pledged to work with the coalition on this effort.