Webinars

Conveyor Design for Throughput and Uptime in Distributed Drive Systems

Join us as we review implementation considerations for systems using drives such as the Altivar ATV350, including installation approach, network configuration, and suitability for high-throughput industrial environments.

August 12, 2026

Sponsors: Schneider Electric

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Integrating Generative AI into OEM Machinery

This session reviews concrete methods for embedding language- and vision-based models in machine controls, HMIs, and service workflows - covering AI-guided changeovers, conversational diagnostics, design-time code synthesis, and secure edge deployment.

July 1, 2026

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Harnessing the Power of AI: Revolutionizing Machine Automation

Discover how integrating AI into automation strategies can increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and unlock new levels of innovation in manufacturing. Explore practical applications of AI that enhance performance, improve predictive capabilities, and drive smarter decision-making on the factory floor.

April 22, 2026

Sponsors: iAutomation

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Manufacturing in 2026: Winning with Fewer People, Higher Costs, and No Margin for Error

Manufacturers are responding to persistent labor shortages, rising costs, and geopolitical uncertainty while doubling down on technologies that deliver real, measurable impact.

April 8, 2026

Sponsors: CADDi

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Designing Equipment That Addresses Labor Shortage

Labor scarcity is no longer a temporary issue, forcing OEMs to rethink equipment design as experienced operators become harder to find and training windows shrink.

March 25, 2026

Sponsors: FarasonWeintek USA, Inc.

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Digitizing Legacy Equipment for Data Collection and Analysis

Discover how to future-proof your machinery, reduce operational inefficiencies, and maximize the value of your equipment investments with cutting-edge digitalization strategies.

September 17, 2025

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Unlock the Power of Machine Data: Transform Your Operations with DataReady™ Solutions

Discover how DataReady™ enables you to elevate your smart machines with accessible, organized, and shareable data that can seamlessly integrate across various applications.

June 11, 2025

Sponsors: Rockwell Automation Inc.

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Updating Legacy Equipment for New Materials: A Strategic Approach for OEM Engineers

Learn how to properly modify existing equipment to accommodate new materials by utilizing the OpX work product “Transitioning Flexible Materials.”

October 2, 2024

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Harnessing the Power of AI in Manufacturing: Nothing to Fear

We will explore the benefits of integrating AI into your operations, focusing on vision and inspection systems as a real-world case study.

April 17, 2024

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From Classroom to Career: Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap

How ROOTS Education is helping packaging and processing OEMs develop tomorrow’s automation talent today.

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The Protein Paradox: Americans Are Eating Less but Demanding More

A conceptual view of a connected automation environment shows how AI vision, software-defined automation, fleet monitoring, and robotics could work together as suppliers push toward systems that are easier to deploy, adapt, and support over time.

Robotics Industry ‘Poised for an Explosion of Growth’

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unPACKed Podcast: Connecting Students with Industry at PACK EXPO

Encore's 58,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution operation.

OEM Profile: An Encore in American Packaging

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Duplex Worm Gears

KHK USA introduces its Duplex Worm Gears for precision backlash adjustment, which feature a duplex worm design that simplifies gearbox assembly and maintenance.

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