Workforce

Rychiger Canada Names New Financial Controller

Claudio Di Placido brings over 15 years of finance experience to Rychiger Canada.

December 18, 2025

Controls & machine components

Digital Transformation

Automation Fair Q&A: Inside Rockwell’s Push Toward Autonomous Packaging for CPGs

Rockwell Automation’s Lee Coffey explains how AI, digital twins, edge computing, and model-predictive tools are converging to move CPGs from reactive to truly autonomous operations — and what brand owners should prioritize next.

November 24, 2025

Digital Transformation

How These Two CPGs Boosted OEE and Speed With Digital Twins

A beverage line saw downtime drop 52% and OEE rise 14%. Another CPG cut NPI timelines by 32 weeks. Real-world case studies show digital twins are paying off fast for packaging teams.

November 20, 2025

Digital Transformation

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

More brands are writing digital twin requirements into RFQs. Here’s what they should be asking OEMs before the first design review.

November 19, 2025

Digital Transformation

Live from Automation Fair: Making the Case for Packaging Line Modernization

To win support for modernization, CPGs have to shift the conversation from replacing aging equipment to delivering measurable value in labor productivity, operational performance, sustainability, and future adaptability.

November 19, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation to Build New Greenfield Manufacturing Site in Southeastern Wisconsin

Rockwell Automation Inc.

New site advances a $2 billion investment plan to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and digital capability.

November 19, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Linear Transport System Syncs 120 Axes for Ultra-Fast Capping

A new cap applicator from Tetra Pak uses the Beckhoff XTS linear servo transport system to deliver 25,000 precisely sealed cartons per hour, tripling output over conventional portion-package cappers that run at 9,000/hour, while combining digital control with flexible, high-speed motion.

November 12, 2025

Controls & machine components

4.0 Data Collection

Fortress Technologies Demonstrated a metal detector with three apertures connected to its 4.0 Data Collection system, which automatically collects real-time data from enabled Fortress Technology metal detectors and checkweighers.

October 17, 2025

Controls & machine components

Shawn Lange Joins Beckhoff USA as Northwest Regional Director

Beckhoff USA

Lange leverages a rich, varied career in leadership, technology, and academia for a sales region that’s home to many of the world’s leading tech companies.

October 14, 2025

Filling, Capping & Closing

Morrison Container Handling Solutions & Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery Celebrate 20 Years of Collaboration at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

For over two decades, Morrison (Booth W-3522) and Spee-Dee (Booth W-1916) have delivered filling equipment leveraging Morrison's expertise in container handling change parts to enhance Spee-Dee's high-speed fillers.

September 19, 2025

Controls & machine components

TWK-ELETRONIK GmbH Sensors and Encoder Products Company Announce Strategic Technology Partnership for SIL2/SIL3 Safety-Rated Encoders

Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company partners with TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH to introduce a line of safety-certified, SIL2/SIL3-rated encoders to the North American market to meet the growing demand for functional safety in critical motion control applications.

September 15, 2025

Workforce

Emily Schafer Joins Enerquip’s Team of Technical Sales Professionals

Enerquip

Enerquip moves Schafer into a new sales Engineer role, a transition that will allow customers to benefit from her engineering and design expertise throughout their entire project.

September 15, 2025

Controls & machine components

Enerquip

September 15, 2025