Stephanie Neil

Stephanie Neil Stephanie Neil has been reporting on business and technology for over 25 years and was named Editor-in-Chief of OEM magazine in 2018. She began her journalism career as a beat reporter for eWeek, a technology newspaper, later joining Managing Automation, a monthly B2B manufacturing magazine, as senior editor. During that time, Neil was also a correspondent for The Boston Globe, covering local news. She joined PMMI Media Group in 2015 as a senior editor for Automation World and continues to write for both AW and OEM, covering manufacturing news, technology trends, and workforce issues.

Cleaning and Sanitation

Paxton Products Targets Hard to Clean Cups and Trays

The Paxton Ionized Air Rinser Vac can remove dust and debris from inside or outside of container walls. Plus, a new Pouch Dryer removes water trapped in parts of the pouch that could damage secondary packaging.

November 10, 2020

Pec2020 Paxton Upright Rinsing

Processing Equipment

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 Innovations Report

The trade show featured cutting-edge technologies and solutions to help processors take their operations to the next level.

February 17, 2020

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Entrance

Women exploring new territory on Earth and in space

Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut, was the keynote speaker at the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network breakfast.

October 10, 2019

Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, keynotes the PPWLN breakfast

What Manufacturers Need to Know about NAFTA 2.0

The industry supports the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but it’s yet to be ratified. Here’s why.

October 2, 2019

What Manufacturers Need to Know about NAFTA 2.0, Photo Credit: Getty Images

Making the Plant a Safe Place

Manufacturers and OEMs must understand that there are many sides to machine safety, including standards, regulations, functional requirements, technology, and even unforeseen circumstances.

October 2, 2019

Making the Plant a Safe Place

FANUC Shows Off Full Range of Robots, Cobots

Robots for picking, packing, and palletizing. PLC motion software allows programming via ladder logic.

September 26, 2019

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Yaskawa Motoman Showcases Smart Pendant & New Cobot

The intuitive program enables the robot to connect the dots without programming. Plus, a sneak peek at the HC20 20kg cobot.

September 26, 2019

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Rockwell Readies Next-Gen Intelligent Track System

The smaller footprint iTrak 5730 integrates motion and safety, providing simplified programming and better diagnostics.

September 25, 2019

The iTrak 5730 on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019

Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Control Logic

The neural processing unit module for the Simatic S7-1500 controller and the ET 200MP I/O system enables machines to recognize complex patterns.

September 25, 2019

Siemens demonstrated “flexible grasping” using AI and neural network processing.

Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Packaging Equipment

The S7-1500 TM NPU (neural processing unit) module on the controller enables machines to recognize complex patterns.

September 25, 2019

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New Combination Scale

New Combination Scale

The combination scale introduced by Multipond has a depositing funnel that alternates left and right to reach speeds to 170/min at the show.

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, VDG showed off its new line of sanitary drum motors with interchangeable profiled sleeves to handle different styles of modular belts.

Interchangeable Profiled Sleeves Mean No Need to Change Drum Motor

Washdown Conveyor For Beverages Takes 'best Of Both Worlds' Approach

Washdown Conveyor for Beverages Takes 'Best of Both Worlds' Approach

Tunnel To Towers Foundation Pelv 2023 3 Of 3

PMMI Raises $30,000 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Support Nation’s Heroes

Pail Filling: Highly Accurate Fill Cycles Ensure Optimal Yield & Rate

Pail Filling: Highly Accurate Fill Cycles Ensure Optimal Yield & Rate