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Automation World is the leading publication for automation professionals working in discrete, batch and process manufacturing industries. Each edition features intelligence for the entire buying team–from plant floor operators to management to IT. Readers will discover the latest new products and technologies, articles on management issues, Industrial Ethernet, Packaging Automation, and other topics that matter now to automation professionals.

Almost half of consumer packaged goods companies expect direct to consumer e-commerce to increase over the next three ye...
12/22/2022

Almost half of consumer packaged goods companies expect direct to consumer e-commerce to increase over the next three years, and automation can help companies adapt.

With direct to consumer e-commerce expected to grow in the near future, manufacturers need to consider automation advancements that can help ease the process.

As automation technology advances, relationships between packaged goods companies and equipment manufacturers are extend...
12/15/2022

As automation technology advances, relationships between packaged goods companies and equipment manufacturers are extending far beyond the initial transaction.

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

Cybersecurity is a top concern among packaged goods companies considering remote access, but applications like programmi...
12/10/2022

Cybersecurity is a top concern among packaged goods companies considering remote access, but applications like programming and break-fix support are available for those who adopt the technology.

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

Automation allows for significant advancement in both packaging and warehousing, but surveyed brands say packaging stand...
12/02/2022

Automation allows for significant advancement in both packaging and warehousing, but surveyed brands say packaging stands to gain the most.

Most consumer packaged goods companies see packaging and processing as ideal for automation, but automated warehousing also holds significant benefits.

Most companies are struggling to find skilled applicants to fill vacancies, but automation technologies might help overc...
11/23/2022

Most companies are struggling to find skilled applicants to fill vacancies, but automation technologies might help overcome these workforce challenges.

The search for skilled workers is pushing manufacturing companies to look to technology and automation.

Predictive maintenance is growing in popularity, with 43% of surveyed packaged goods companies currently using the techn...
11/15/2022

Predictive maintenance is growing in popularity, with 43% of surveyed packaged goods companies currently using the technology and 45% planning to use it within the next three years.

Packaged goods companies are implementing or considering a variety of predictive maintenance technologies, and OEMs are looking for ways to match demand.

Companies are facing hurdles with the switch to sustainable packaging including machine compatibility and quality contro...
11/04/2022

Companies are facing hurdles with the switch to sustainable packaging including machine compatibility and quality control, but there are opportunities for an easier transition.

Companies across the packaging industry are encountering issues and brainstorming solutions to meet a growing demand for a lower carbon footprint.

Over half of surveyed CPGs now use robots for end-of-line packaging, but those CPGs predict flattening growth in the nex...
10/15/2022

Over half of surveyed CPGs now use robots for end-of-line packaging, but those CPGs predict flattening growth in the next five years.

Robotics advancements significantly improve end-of-line efficiency, but CPGs who use the technology expect flat growth in coming years.

Check out Siemens Digital Industries Software recent blog post covering our very own Editor-in-Chief David Greenfield's ...
10/04/2022

Check out Siemens Digital Industries Software recent blog post covering our very own Editor-in-Chief David Greenfield's interview at their booth at International Manufacturing Technology Show

Attending IMTS 2022 was bigger and better than ever before. Watch the video interview with industry-leading publication, Automation World, about our closed-loop digital environment booth experience.

Robots have come a long way in terms of safety, capability, and affordability, and emerging innovations could soon advan...
09/27/2022

Robots have come a long way in terms of safety, capability, and affordability, and emerging innovations could soon advance the technology even further.

Robot technology is more advanced and applicable than ever with the help of machine learning, washdown capability, and safety improvements, but there is still plenty of room for innovation.

Continuous software upgrades have allowed for easier robotics programming in recent years, but improvements including a ...
09/21/2022

Continuous software upgrades have allowed for easier robotics programming in recent years, but improvements including a common programming language and simpler diagnostics are in high demand.

While most CPGs and OEMs agree robotics programming has become easier, there are several aspects in high demand for improvement.

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