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Preventing Internal Cyberattacks Could Save Companies Millions
Cyberattacks in the U.S. have the highest cost of any global nation, with an average cost of $8.64 million per occurrence for companies suffering an attack.
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Live at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery Procurement
The U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.
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Why the “As-a-Service” Model is Changing Automation Technology Purchases
Learn how software-as-a-service and machines-as-a-service business models are changing how manufacturers purchase, use, and upgrade their industrial automation technologies in this 'Take Five with Automation World' video.
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MicroHAWK® Industrial Fixed-Mount Barcode Scanners
Omron high-performance barcode readers are designed for easy, fast, and reliable decoding of 1D and 2D barcodes.
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Cybersecurity 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks
There are two categories of cyberattacks, but they can create a bridge to one another, creating a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.
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Automation Investment Trends in Discrete Manufacturing | Schneider Electric Calls for Universal Automation
In this 'Take Five with Automation World' video, you’ll find out which automation technologies are expected to receive the heaviest investments in 2021 and why Schneider Electric is calling for industry to embrace the concept of universal automation.
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Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Critical Components for Risk Assessment
By the second quarter of 2020, cyberattacks targeting manufacturers accounted for 33% of all incidents across all industries with losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Small businesses are also at risk.
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Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.
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Predictive Maintenance: A Tale of Two Technologies
Both smart sensors and software are key to a successful predictive maintenance solution, and finding a business model that benefits end users and OEMs is also key.
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Predictive Maintenance Pain Points in Packaging Machinery
There are specific packaging machinery needs related to predictive maintenance, and a new PMMI Business Intelligence report researched what is most prominent.
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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access
Remote access and augmented reality are two technologies that have seen increased usage in the food industry – particularly since the start of COVID-19.
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Predictive Maintenance 101
What does it mean, and why is it important? Learn more from a new PMMI Business Intelligence report.
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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Robotics
According to the Robotic Industries Association and Association for Advancing Automation, orders of robotic systems by food and consumer goods manufacturers grew by 56% in 2020. Read this discussion about robotics in the food industry for more insight.
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An Investment Firm’s View of Industrial Automation Spending Trends
In a session at this year’s virtual ARC Forum, Andrew Obin of Bank of America offered insights into current and expected software and hardware spending in manufacturing, with a particular focus on implications in the energy sectors.
Business Intelligence
Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: vFAT
Watch part three of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.
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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access
Watch part two of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.
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Robotics: Driving a New Revolution of Change Within the Food Industry
Listen to this two-minute video as Bryan Griffen, PMMI Director of Industry Services, discusses 'revolution of change' in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.
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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Robotics
Watch part one of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.
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Automation Expectations: Discrete Manufacturing
To help illuminate expected trends in the industrial automation market in 2021, Automation World conducted a survey of technology suppliers to better understand how they see end-user plans developing.
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Survey Results Forecast Pros and Cons for Manufacturing in 2021
A new study from BDO reveals that, while the market for manufactured goods is improving, industry may yet have some challenges to surmount in 2021.
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Bumble Bee CEO One-Minute Video: How To Communicate Through Crisis
Jan Tharp, CEO of Bumble Bee Seafood, has navigated turbulent waters. Recently, Jan sat down with OEM's Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects to discuss her journey to the top of this revamped CPG. Watch this 'Management Minute' with Jan.
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Will AR Change the Game for Packaging Operations?
There are different types of augmented reality being used today, and by expanding the productivity and capabilities of front-line floor workers, AR can add value to packaging operations.
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Ready to Step-Up Your Automation?
Speed, precision, and payload are the three core requirements you need to evaluate in detail, to achieve project success in Automation 201.