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For Robotics Non-Adopters, a Missing Use Case Outranks Cost as the Top Barrier
Across all four robot types, the end users who don't plan to adopt name the same reason first: they can't identify where a robot would fit.
October 2, 2026
Business Intelligence
Mobile Robots Poised to Overtake Industrial Machines on the Packaging Floor
The U.S. packaging and processing robotics market is set to nearly double by 2031, and mobile robots, not the industrial arms that built the category, will lead the next phase of growth.
September 25, 2026
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Podcast: The State of Packaging Ahead of PACK EXPO 2026
Hear PMMI's Jorge Izquierdo break down what's disrupting packaging and processing operations and how to stay ahead.
September 23, 2026
Business Intelligence
Why Obsolete Software Doesn't Retire the Way a Part Does
Physical components can be backstocked but software can't. For obsolete digital systems, the real risk is a firmware support window that quietly closes and takes cybersecurity protection with it.
September 18, 2026
Business Intelligence
PMMI Honors 10 Next-Generation CPG Innovators
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Inaugural CPG NexGen Award winners are delivering measurable advances in automation, productivity, sustainability and packaging to transform how CPG products are made.
September 17, 2026
Business Intelligence
PMMI’s 2026 State of the Industry Reveals a Market Driven by Flexibility, Automation, and New North American Opportunities
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Amidst growth manufacturers navigate AI, labor challenges, SKU proliferation, sustainability pressures, and changing investment priorities.
September 14, 2026
Business Intelligence
OEMs Offer Conversion Kits. Do Their Customers Know?
Nearly 90% of OEMs deploy conversion kits to solve obsolescence, but fewer than half of end users report using them, pointing to a visibility gap suppliers can close.
September 11, 2026
Business Intelligence
The Hidden Cost OEMs Leave Out of the Price Tag
End users increasingly build obsolescence into their total cost of ownership math, but many OEMs still leave it off their estimates, creating a gap that can strain expectations down the line.
September 4, 2026
Automation
Mobile Robots Set to Dominate Packaging Industry by 2031
A new PMMI report forecasts the U.S. robotics market for packaging and processing will approach $800 million by 2031, with mobile robots expected to take the largest share.
August 28, 2026
Business Intelligence
When One Obsolete Part Takes the Whole System Down
A single obsolescence declaration can trigger a chain reaction across connected components, turning a routine fix into a six-figure overhaul.
August 28, 2026
Business Intelligence
OEMs and CPGs Don't Agree on Where the Strictest Rules Come From
OEMs point to the EU as the dominant sustainability standard-setter, while end users experience the sharpest pressure closer to home in North America.
August 21, 2026
Business Intelligence
Sustainability Audits Move From Optional to Expected for OEMs
A growing share of CPG customers want visibility into supplier sustainability practices, and OEMs that build audit-ready data now will avoid scrambling later.
August 14, 2026
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For Robotics Non-Adopters, a Missing Use Case Outranks Cost as the Top Barrier
Across all four robot types, the end users who don't plan to adopt name the same reason first: they can't identify where a robot would fit.
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The Industry Comes Together at PACK EXPO International 2026
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Mobile Robots Poised to Overtake Industrial Machines on the Packaging Floor
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