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The AI Tipping Point: The Shift from Adoption to Advantage

Five AI advances—knowledge transfer, predictive maintenance, vision systems, compliance automation, and data transparency—are transforming equipment from isolated assets into intelligent ecosystems.

February 14, 2026

AI robotic automation: Robotic arm and human managing production with digital brain

Sensors & vision

Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic Sensor

Migatron Corporation

Migatron’s RPS-429AA-80P-IS2 offers accurate measurements in hazardous areas.

January 27, 2026

Black cylindrical industrial sensor with threaded mounting and UL label

Machine components

Intrinsically Safe Capacitive Sensor

Rechner's intrinsically safe KA9345 capacitive sensor is CSA-certified for hazardous gas areas, offering adjustable range and chemical-resistant IP67 PTFE housing.

January 14, 2026

White cylindrical industrial sensor with ribbed texture and blue cable

Sensors & vision

5GigE Optical Cameras

Balluff's BVS CA-GV 5GigE Vision Cameras deliver high-speed, low-power, and compact imaging for industrial applications, supporting wide aspect ratios, high-resolution sensors, and flexible GigE Vision integration.

January 13, 2026

Machine control

ProSys Acquires Pendergraph Machines

Acquisition aims to complement ProSys' filling lines and grow common market shares.

January 13, 2026

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #8: The New AI-Connected Manufacturing Worker

The #8 most-clicked article of 2025: How Gen AI is increasing productivity and making manufacturing work 'cool' for Gen Z

December 24, 2025

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HMIs and operator interfaces

Top 10 Articles of 2025, #9: ISO Publishes New Industrial Robot Safety Standards

The #9 most-clicked article of 2025: The new ISO 10218 Parts 1 and 2 are considered a major advancement in industrial robot safety standards.

December 23, 2025

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Industrial Optical Sensor Series

Balluff Inc.'s BOS R072K Optical Sensor Entry Line is a cost-effective photoelectric sensor series designed for easy integration, reliable performance, and flexible customization across industrial applications.

December 9, 2025

Two black and gray Balluff industrial photoelectric sensors

A Blueprint for Predictive-Ready Packaging and Processing Equipment

Predictive maintenance starts long before the machine hits the plant floor. Here’s how OEMs can harness known failure patterns, targeted sensing, and embedded intelligence to reduce service calls and boost customer uptime.

December 4, 2025

Predictive maintenance workflow with 5 icons representing proactive insights and failure prevention

Automation Platform

EZ Automation Systems

EZ Automation's EZ Eye automated inspection platform accelerates AI-training for machine vision inspection applications as demand for automated quality control solutions grows.

October 27, 2025

Bar graph comparing traditional and EZ-aided image grading times across six graders

Sensors & vision

EZ Automation Systems

October 27, 2025

Why Manufacturing Data is Failing the Shop Floor

Formic argues that manufacturers must stop collecting 'supposed to' metrics and start aligning data with the specific roles and goals of their operations teams.

October 2, 2025

Formic production intelligence dashboard showing manufacturing line performance metrics

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Dairy Proteins Give Food and Beverage Makers Their Toughest Ingredient Challenge

Whey and dairy proteins top the list of ingredients that complicate production, but difficulty also compounds when formulators combine multiple functional components in a single product.

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PACK EXPO International 2026 Delivers Innovation, Connections, and Business Opportunities in Chicago

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The Becker High School and Legacy Christian Academy Coalition Takes First Place in 2026 PACK Challenge at PACK EXPO International

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PMMI Announces 2026 Technology Excellence Award Winners at PACK EXPO International

SEW-EURODRIVE representative presenting industrial drive systems at PACK EXPO booth #S-3793

Stainless Steel Drive Portfolio Covers Heavy-Washdown Applications

Products

Industrial automated packaging machine with conveyor belt, control panel, and labeling equipment

Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International

See Bradman Lake's FT-iFLEX Flow Wrapper, Intelligent Motion Loader (IML), SL903 End Load Cartoner, HS Carton Former, IL120 Carton Closer, and IB30 Bagger In Booth S-1742.

Compact Electronic Vacuum Sensors and Switches

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