PMMI report “The Evolution of Automation 2017”

28 September 2017

While the packaging and processing industries have always been key adopters of automation technologies, there is a growing trend across these industries to use greater amounts of automation than they previously have. According to a new report from PMMI, “The Evolution of Automation 2017”, there are six key trends driving greater plant floor automation use across these industries. The report was published in September 2017.
Those trends are: Lack of skilled labor and labor shortages; Global increase in product demand; Demand for flexible manufacturing; Production of consistent-quality products; Overall operating cost reductions and Smart machine technology and collaborative robots.
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