Technology Minute: The Secret Sauce of Production: Why Marking Matters

Jan 10, 2024

In this technology minute, OEM Senior News Director Sean Riley talks with Michael Orcutt of Matthews Marking Systems on why OEMs need marking systems. Discover the most critical elements of an effective marking system and how Matthews’ MPERIA technology can boost efficiency and simplify production.

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Said panelist Stu Shepherd during the webinar, “The ability to get started in automation is easier now than it’s ever been before. The ease of use and all this is such that you really don’t have to have PhDs and scholars of other types on your staff to operate these systems. The systems will run. You just have to get out there and deploy.”

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Looking for CPG-focused digital transformation solutions? Download our editor-curated list from PACK EXPO featuring top companies offering warehouse management, ERP, digital twin, and MES software with supply chain visibility and analytics capabilities—all tailored specifically for CPG operations.

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