Machine Design

AI in Manufacturing: Bridging Innovation & Operational Challenges

Despite growing optimism about GenAI’s potential, a new report shines a spotlight on several significant challenges manufacturers must address.

April 30, 2025

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Controls Architecture Ready to Scale with Machine as Disruptive Tech Emerges

When JOA began looking to develop a never-before-seen dry molded fiber converting machine and platform, it found the technological capability and know-how with Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX Automation toolkit.

April 22, 2025

The platform’s dedicated control, ctrlX Core, uses the Linux-based ctrlX OS, which serves as the framework of the uniquely modular, app-based architecture.

PMMI ELC: CPGs & OEMs Must Partner to Navigate Sustainability

A customer panel at PMMI’s ELC addressed their expectations for sustainability from machinery and materials suppliers while also weighing the pending impact of EPR.

April 21, 2025

PMMI VP Tom Egan led a CPG Sustainability Panel at PMMI's ELC, with from left Michael Collins, vice president of Sales and marketing for Sterling Contract Packaging, Inc.; Jim Prunesti, Senior VP of Engineering from ConAgra Brands; Matt Reynolds, Chief Editor, Packaging World magazine and Laura Shimmin, Associate Director of Packaging R&D at Mars Wrigley.

What's Working - and What's Not - in OEM Asset Reliability Support

OEMs are enhancing asset reliability in food production by adopting strategies from the automotive industry, says Shawn French, Director of Innovation and Packaging Engineering at Danone North America. However, there's still room for improvement.

March 11, 2025

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Automation Unscrambles Bottling Chaos

Pace Packaging harnessed flexible automation in a versatile robotic unscrambling and orienting solution that delivers industry-leading throughput in an ultra-compact machine footprint.

February 11, 2025

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Survey: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots to the Rescue?

New research from PMMI Media Group shows an appetite among CPGs for changing the way operators and technicians interact with machines on the plant floor. Is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface?

January 31, 2025

Packaging Equipment AI Copilot Assistant

One-Minute Survey: Machine Design

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December 10, 2024

How Integrated SIS Improves Project Efficiency and More

One more disparate technology can be folded into the automation architecture by introducing integrated safety instrumented systems (SIS).

December 10, 2024

The Power of One: How Integrated SIS Improves Project Efficiency and More

One-Minute Survey: Machine Safety

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December 3, 2024

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: What Lies in the Future

PMMI Business Intelligence surveyed pharmaceutical manufacturers in late 2023 and early 2024. The industry faces opportunities and challenges in meeting marketplace demands amid projected growth.

November 19, 2024

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One-Minute Survey: The Biggest Trends in Machine Design

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October 22, 2024

Morrison Container Handling Solutions and Hamrick Packaging Systems Showcase Turnkey Case Packing Solution at PACK EXPO International

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Morrison and Hamrick will demonstrate their collaborative Hamrick 600D-S case packer equipped with a Morrison Turning Timing Screw Drive Unit in Booth N-5619.

September 23, 2024

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Understanding what effective training requires and optimizing training materials are key to improving performance.

Two Operator Training Boosts for Packagers and Processors

Two enhanced training strategies can help packaging and processing machine operators perform more effectively.

End users and OEMs developed useful strategies on both sides in a joint collaboration.

How End-Users and OEMs Can Avoid Vertical Startup Dips

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unPACKed Podcast: The Push Toward Greener Machines

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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.

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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