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In Memoriam

Norm Slagh, founder of Filler Specialties Inc., passed away on July 22, 2005.

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Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

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List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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From plain pack stock image (left) to a (hypothetical) branded prototype, shown in context on a shower shelf (right), AI artwork and context images now take minutes, not weeks.

How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of New Product and Package Testing

Virtual prototypes, e-commerce mockups, and rapid A/B tests now let brands gauge demand in days, not months. It's transforming how teams design, validate, and launch new products and packaging.

USPP’s new position paper outlines when physical or chemical recycling are appropriate, why mechanical recycling remains the priority, and what safeguards are needed to protect communities and support true circularity.

USPP Clarifies Physical and Chemical Recycling’s Place in Circularity

A canned beverage manufacturer used a digital twin of its case and tray packing line to diagnose a persistent “yo-yo effect” fault. By testing virtually instead of on the live line, the team accelerated troubleshooting 10×, reduced downtime by 52%, and improved OEE by 14%.

How These Two CPGs Boosted OEE and Speed With Digital Twins

Dwayne Negron, digital twin capability manager at Kalypso, a Rockwell business, noted that more end users are “bringing in digital twin requirements on first pass to their contracts.

Live from Automation Fair: What CPGs Should Ask OEMs About Digital Twins

Side-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks

Side-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

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Conveyor setup secrets from top CPG manufacturers

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Pacific Labeling & Integration's ECH200 Pro Handheld High Resolution Printer

Handheld Coding and Marking Printer

Pacific Labeling & Integration announces the ECH200 Pro Handheld High Resolution Printer for fast, on-site coding and marking.

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