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Security Alert for Industrial Control Systems
U.S. Government issues warning about new cyberthreats that impact control systems and SCADA devices across industries.
Automation
Moving Robots Into the Matrix
Automation
The Workforce Undergoes its Own Digital Transformation
Take Five
Digital Workflow Tools for Knowledge Transfer Across Operations
Take Five
At PACK EXPO East: Adaptable Cobots, DevOps for Industrial Control, and Line Clearance Technology
Machine Design/Management
PackML and Machine-to-Machine Communication
At PACK EXPO East 2022, Ron MacDonald of OMAC walked attendees through key states of PackML, highlighting their impact on successful packaging line operation.
Automation
Line Clearance Assistance Technology for Life Sciences
Xyntek takes a manual process and automates it using a series of cameras and software.
Automation
Copia Automation Brings Modern DevOps to Industrial Control
The startup builds ergonomic workflows on top of the IT-based Git version control tool so that it works with visual control system programs.
Machine Design/Management
Live at PACK EXPO East: Hi-Resolution, Immediate Dry Printing System
The CoPilot Max 512i Turbo is available as an oil-based system for printing on porous substrates like uncoated corrugated or as a solvent-based system for printing on a variety of non-porous substrates.
Machine Design/Management
Live at PACK EXPO East: Compact Horizontal Cartoning Machine
PMI KYOTO debuted its new KC-100F at PACK EXPO East 2022.
Automation
ONExia Expands Turnkey End of Line Offerings
A new integration division implements collaborative robots for palletizing, case packing.
Take Five
A Green Machine in the Sustainable Factory
Colgate-Palmolive uses IIoT, analytics, and power monitoring to reduce energy use in the factory, packaging lines.
Business/Management
The 60-Year Alliance Between Triangle Package Machinery and Goetze’s Candy Company
These family-owned and operated businesses have been working together on packaging Caramel Creams for generations. The secret to their long-term relationship comes down to a matter of trust.
Safety
OEM News Roundup: Cybersecurity
A comprehensive guide of cybersecurity best practices and case studies.
Machine Design/Management
Automation and Flexibility in EOL Equipment Needed for Expanding SKUs
As the trend of more variety, more sizes, more choices, and ultimately more SKUs increases, end of line machinery is keeping up by including more robots, cobots, and modularity.
Automation
Bedrock Automation’s Open, Secure Control System Gets an Upgrade
The maker of intrinsically-secure systems also welcomes industry luminary Peter Martin to its advisory board.
Take Five
Inside Krispy Kreme’s Automation Upgrade
Krispy Kreme upgrades the Siemens drives on their doughnut-making equipment in all its stores to optimize production, save costs, and improve worker safety.
Machine Design/Management
Three Sustainability Trends Driving End of Line Machinery Innovations
EOL machinery needs to be flexible, adjustable, and adaptable to function efficiently with packaging changes that are a result of these sustainability trends.
Machine Design/Management
The Case for More Colorful HMI Graphics
Despite the trend toward more grayscale HMIs, a number of users cite a preference for high-intensity HMI graphics to enhance human interaction.
Machine Design/Management
John C. Nalbach, Nalbach Engineering Co., Passes Away
The Nalbach Group announces the passing of John Nalbach on January 1st.
Take Five
Is a Retrofit Appropriate?
Retrofits can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. However, they may not be the correct option in every case.
Workforce Development
Automation and Education Two Keys to Solving Workforce Issues
Automation can eliminate monotonous tasks for employees, while better education and training is needed to engage current workers.
Take Five
Rockwell Automation’s New Cloud & Cybersecurity Strategy
Rockwell acquires Plex, Fiix, Oylo, and Avnet adding cloud-based software and cybersecurity services to its industrial control portfolio.
Business Intelligence
Key Challenges to Using Automation in Packaging and Processing Operations
There are four main automation-related issues mentioned in a discussion between CPGs and OEMs, in relation to manufacturing operations.
Take Five
Automating Flexible Omnichannel Fulfillment
Omnichannel fulfillment drives ABB acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group. Discover the full story on this Take Five with OEM video.
Automation
Mobile Robots Make an Impact on Omnichannel Fulfillment
ABB’s acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group positions the company to deliver a complete portfolio of AMRs, robots, and machine automation.
Podcasts
unPACKed Podcast: Revisit Cobots, Cannabis and More from PACK EXPO Las Vegas
PMMI Media Group Editors discuss the trends and innovations that drove PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.
