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Meet PMMI’s 2019 Emerging Leaders On The Rise
This next generation of manufacturing leaders has arrived. Learn what these rising stars are doing to stand out and make a difference.
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Meeting E-commerce Expectations with Automation
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Food Manufacturers Top Two Improvement Priorities
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Cannabis Packaging: Don't Fear the Reefer
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RFP Process Challenges and Solutions
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Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
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Proportional Isolation Valve
Clippard’s Eclipse stepper-controlled proportional isolation valve utilizes a miniature linear actuator. It is suitable for critical applications requiring ultra-fine resolution and excellent repeatability.
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CPGs Need to Adapt to Meet Growing Food Demand
Global food packaging to hit $400 bn by '25, those who don't evolve could be left behind
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Voice of the Food Manufacturer: Equipment Needs
Cleaning, sanitation, changeovers and data collection are all top of mind for food manufacturers considering equipment needs today.
Technology
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Meeting E-commerce Expectations with Automation
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Food Manufacturers Top Two Improvement Priorities
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CPGs Need to Adapt to Meet Growing Food Demand
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Voice of the Food Manufacturer: Equipment Needs
Products
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Human-Robot-Collaborative (HRC-03) Gripper with FreeDrive Button
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Explosion-Proof Inclinometers for Hazardous Locations
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LS-Type Enclosure System for Stage Equipment
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Motor Protection Circuit Breakers Offer Space, Time, and Cost Savings
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Workforce Development
Meet PMMI’s 2019 Emerging Leaders On The Rise
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Food Manufacturers Top Two Improvement Priorities
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Cannabis Packaging: Don't Fear the Reefer
Supplier Submitted
CSS International Marks its 75th Anniversary in 2020
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All-Electric Bagger Prints/Applies Labels, Barcodes on Bag
Components/Instrumentation
Sensors ensure worker safety with cobots
Robotics/Vision Systems
Magnetic Levitation Supports 6-Degree-of-Freedom Motion Platform
Controls/Motion
Pneumatic Function Integration on One Controller
Business/Management
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Fell 15% Last November to $320 Million, But There is Still Optimism.
According to the latest report from the Association for Manufacturing Technology, the Pending China trade deal and anticipated approval of the revamped NAFTA (USMCA) should see the manufacturing technology market pick up in the second half of 2020.
Workforce Development
How to Identify Emerging Leaders
As the generational workforce shift looms with more than 2.7 million baby boomers preparing to retire, OEMs need to bridge the generational divide, retain tribal knowledge, and ensure a lasting legacy. Here’s how to do it.
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Improving Asset Reliability
Learn what Vision 2025 participants at PACK EXPO Las Vegas had to say about improving asset reliability in their organizations, and where they are on the road to continuous improvement.
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Report: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Ten intrepid Packaging World editors fanned out across PACK EXPO Las Vegas in October in search of packaging innovation. Here's what they found.
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New Podcast Series | UnPACKed with PMMI
A new way to get your packaging and processing insights, research, and innovations. You'll hear from industry thought leaders, executive Q and A's, and more as we dive into your most pressing business challenges.
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Top Supply Chain Issues in 2020
Supply chain and logistics professionals will be focusing on labor issues and new technology in 2020, particularly those that improve safety and efficiency.
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Hormel, Barry-Wehmiller Early One Voice Ready Certification Adopters
To close the industry’s workforce development and skills gap, PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network recently launched its new One Voice Ready certificates, an assessment-based program based on knowledge of specific industry solutions and best practices.
Workforce Development
Women in the Workforce - Fixing the Broken Rung
A five-year McKinsey study reveals a focus on culture, diversity, and even automation, as ways to help advance women’s careers across all industries, including manufacturing.
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Global Food Forum Conversation
PMMI’s Senior Vice President, Glen Long, and Vice President of Industry Services, Tom Egan, share their biggest takeaways from the 2019 Global Food Forum and how these trends will impact packaging and processing.
Controls/Motion
Simplify Smart Machines in Harsh Applications
New Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules from Rockwell Automation can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection.
Components/Instrumentation
Pin-Hub Couplings With Simplified Installation
Paraflex Couplings from Miki Pulley has a maximum torque of 25 Nm and allows angular misalignment up to 4°.
Machine Design/Management
Digital Twin Double-Take
Most OEMs aren’t embracing the idea of creating a digital twin for the machine, but the benefits—including design flexibility, faster time-to-market, and virtual training—deserve a second look.
Technology
High-capacity Power Relay with Long Contact Life
Enables a range of safe, compact applications.
Business/Management
How Morrison Container Handling Solutions is Solving the Workforce Crisis
The OEM has evolved over its 48 years, changing its name to reflect its broader capabilities beyond timing screws and building out its sales and support staff. But the executive team has its eye on the future, making important investments in STEM program
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Flexibility Demands Push New Technologies Forward at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
From material handling to pick-and-place, innovations are aimed at agility and mobility in packaging applications.
Machine Design/Management
GoSelect Online Ordering Tool
Platform provides selection tool for specifying linear and hydraulic components
Controls/Motion
Micro-Processor Based Digital DC Drives
GSD8 series DC can be configured for operation as a speed controller, time-based process controller, or follower drive in a master-follower application.
Software
Easy Access 5 port Ethernet Switch / Panel Interface Connector System
The system has combined two of the most common and versatile components utilized by today’s integrators, machine builders, and panel shops.
Software
Easy Access 5 port Ethernet Switch / Panel Interface Connector System
The system has combined two of the most common and versatile components utilized by today’s integrators, machine builders, and panel shops.
Business/Management
BW Papersystems Cuts Cost, Improves Performance
The eCon Sheeter includes an intuitive HMI, multi-zone safety capabilities, and remote access for tech support.
Components/Instrumentation
High-Temperature LVDT Position Sensors Operate in Hostile Environments with Extreme Temperatures
Sensors are designed for reliability in challenging applications with frictionless operation.
Components/Instrumentation
Sensors ensure worker safety with cobots
SICK’s microScan3 safety laser scanners control the speed of cobots to keep workers safe while maintaining productivity.
