HomeMelissa GriffenEditorial InternHomePACK EXPO is Proud to Give BACKPACK gives BACK™ raises over $30,000 for Veterans at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019HomeAn inside "listen" to the 2019 Global Food ForumHear the biggest takeaways from some of the biggest food multinationals at the Wall Street Journal's 2019 Global Food Forum and how these trends will impact packaging and processing.HomeMaturing Consumers Pose Untapped Packaging MarketPharmaceutical companies who react quickest to the packaging needs of an aging population have a unique opportunity to attract long-term brand loyalty, according to PMMI infographic and accompanying white paper.HomeCould OEMs Become Co-Manufacturers?CPGs are asking machine builders for help as they seek ways to become more agile in the face of e-commerceHomeNorth American Manufacturers Head to ColombiaNorth American packaging and processing machinery manufacturers are poised to showcase their latest innovations at Andina Pack (Nov. 19-22, 2019, Corferias Bogotá, Colombia).HomeEducation on Social Engineering Key to CybersecurityA panel of small, medium, and large OEMs swapped cybersecurity best practices today at PMMI's Annual Meeting. A common threat that might involve brand owners, phishing, was once considered just a nuisance. But it's getting more sophisticated by the day.HomeFind Your Future Workforce Through Community PartnershipsNancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions, Edward Dernulc, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, and Stephan Girard, Senior Director, Workforce Development, PMMI, acted as community involvement evangelists at the PMMI Annual Meeting.HomeOEMs See Opportunity in Senior-Specific Healthcare PackagingAutomation and standardization are two areas that OEMs can develop for the growing senior healthcare packaging market, according to the 2019 PMMI Business Intelligence White Paper “Senior-Friendly Healthcare Packaging.”HomePMMI Announces Second Annual On the Rise Award WinnersLeadership Award Recognizes 12 Young Professionals to Watch in Packaging and ProcessingHomePackaging Professionals Talk Shop at PACK EXPO Las VegasEarly morning shirtsleeves “Vision 2025” sessions tackled asset reliability, writing better requests for proposal, and multi-functional equipment and changeovers.Controls/MotionI/O Modules Address Demands of Specialty and Low-Cost ApplicationsOpto 22’s three new groov EPIC I/O modules bring more flexibility.Controls/MotionTurnkey Linear Motor SolutionYaskawa’s Sigma Trac II linear motor stages provide high performance.Machine Design/ManagementGoSelect Online Ordering ToolPlatform provides selection tool for specifying linear and hydraulic componentsMachine Design/ManagementRemote Assistance Augmented Reality Program50% reduced downtime forecast for customers.Controls/MotionMicro-Processor Based Digital DC DrivesGSD8 series DC can be configured for operation as a speed controller, time-based process controller, or follower drive in a master-follower application.SoftwareEasy Access 5 port Ethernet Switch / Panel Interface Connector SystemThe system has combined two of the most common and versatile components utilized by today’s integrators, machine builders, and panel shops.SoftwareEasy Access 5 port Ethernet Switch / Panel Interface Connector SystemThe system has combined two of the most common and versatile components utilized by today’s integrators, machine builders, and panel shops.Robotics/Vision SystemsIn the Trenches with Collaborative RobotsP & G’s Mark Lewandowski walks us through a risk assessment for successful robot applications from an engineer’s perspective.Machine Design/ManagementGlobal Packaging Outlook: North AmericaIn the United States, the convenience of smaller pack sizes continues to draw high demand...Business/ManagementBW Papersystems Cuts Cost, Improves PerformanceThe eCon Sheeter includes an intuitive HMI, multi-zone safety capabilities, and remote access for tech support.
