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Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Automation software tool kit

Elau’s PacDrive Automation Software tool kit, the EPAS-4 Version 16, offers a new, documented software template with functions that make it more effective as a preventive maintenance and service tool.

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Can reduce the need for programming from scratch by up to 80%, the company says. Speeds programming, validation, and maintenance tasks, and helps modular programs run faster. Includes integrated displays of alarm tables and variables to visualize trends, expanded Trace displays that help analyze machine performance, easier field bus configuration, and simplified translation of “Comments” text into local languages.

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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce