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Advancements in automation, both machine and software, are moving manufacturing toward a smarter factory. With this expansion comes such challenges as determining return on investment, finding skilled labor and internal resources to assess automation needs, according to the Automation Timeline: The Drive Toward 4.0 Connectivity in Packaging and Processing infographic and white paper from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Many consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies rely on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology provider partners for troubleshooting, maintenance training, design and modification, installation and start-up, staff training and overall expertise. As this automation timeline advances, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021 (Sept. 27-29, Las Vegas Convention Center), arrives at a critical time when CPGs and OEMs need to foster strong partnerships in order to overcome automation challenges, implement low maintenance design and improve the reliability of packaging and processing machines.