Digital Transformation

JR Automation Unveils a Comprehensive Website Redesign

JR Automation has updated its website to better represent its global reach and diverse range of manufacturing automation capabilities.

January 14, 2025

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Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation Taps Generative AI

A small language model (SLM) AI integration with Rockwell's Design Studio develops patterns, writes ladder logic & inputs parameters around processes like filling or case packing. Operators interact with, refine and add smart objects to improve processes.

December 3, 2024

Digital Transformation

NVIDIA Ushers AI into Industrial Automation with Rockwell

As AI reshapes wider industrial automation and packaging specifically, Rockwell and Nvidia have partnered to pioneer integration between advanced computing and real-world applications, transforming manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics.

November 20, 2024

Digital Transformation

AI Integration for Danone’s Factory Automation Data Management Tool?

Live at Automation Fair: Danone's Jerel Williams & Juan Lua use Rockwell's FactoryTalk AssetCentre for managing industrial automation data across packaging ops. They love it, and explain what works well and how a potential AI integration might improve it.

November 19, 2024

Digital Transformation

Unilever Optimizes Hellmann’s Mayo Fill Levels with AI-based Predictive Analytics

Live from Automation Fair: Unilever addressed mayonnaise fill level inconsistencies using Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk LogixAI, enhancing efficiency and reducing overfill giveaway through predictive analytics.

November 18, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Yaskawa America, Inc. Names New Leader for Drives Group

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Doug Burnside is appointed new Drives Group Vice President, succeeding Mark Bernicky, who will transition to a role focused on customer relationships.

November 13, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Norwalt Launches New Corporate Umbrella Company, Norwalt Automation Group, and Introduces Four Specialized Divisions

Norwalt Automation Group

New divisions strategically align company to better suit target markets in automation.

November 11, 2024

PACK EXPO

XPlanar Transport System

BMG Solutions

Demo shows one application of the Beckhoff XPlanar Transport System where pieces of produce are loaded into trays by an ABB collaborative robot assisted by a Cognex vision system.

November 5, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Festo Pneumatic Valve Terminal Accommodates Several Flow Sizes

Festo's new pneumatic valve terminal features several sub-bases of different sizes for added versatility in applications including end-of-arm tooling.

November 3, 2024

Robotics

Bosch Rexroth to Showcase Flexible CPG Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO 2024

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Demonstrations covering multiple Bosch Rexroth automation technologies will be featured in Booth S-1548, including a complete palletizing solution with collaborative robots.

October 15, 2024

Controls & machine components

Precision Automation Introduces New President

Precision Automation Company, Inc.

Daniel F. Rexon, a third-generation family member, is named President.

October 14, 2024

Controls & machine components

NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2024

NETZSCH Pumps USA

Visit Booth LU-7012 to learn about NETZSCH pumps for the gentle, sanitary product handling and cleanability requirements of the food & personal care products industries.

October 9, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Festo Launches a Clean Energy Initiative at Its North American Regional Service Center in Ohio

Festo Corporation

Electricity generated by solar panels in Mason will add to the local energy pool—enough to power 359 Ohio homes for a year.

October 4, 2024