Automation & Digital Transformation

Robotics

End of the Line Video Series: Mole Mapping, Career Development, and Robots vs. Human Labor

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

July 27, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Vision Systems Done Right

How does machine vision reduce waste and create real-time insights? Vision systems aren’t about adding more screens to the control room. They’re about eliminating preventable risk. When implemented thoughtfully, they reduce uncertainty. Vision systems replace assumptions with confirmation and turn delayed discoveries into real-time validation.

July 22, 2026

Automation

End of the Line Video Series: More Humanoid Robots, One-Handed Rx Bottles, and an NAW Trial Re: EPR

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

July 20, 2026

Inspection

Delivering Context to Food Safety Data at the Machine Level

As food processors connect machine-level data with contextualized analytics, retrofits, and AI tools, food safety programs are moving from isolated records toward real-time, risk-based decision-making.

July 17, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Potato Processor Balances High Demand and Quality with Sorting Tech

How can a processor ensure consistent quality when managing high demand? To meet needs for both high output and consistent product quality, Bem Brasil installed a Key Technology processing line capable of running 30 metric tons of frozen potato strips each hour, with a layered sorting system to find and remove any defects.

July 15, 2026

Software

Workforce AI Literacy, Strategic Data Use, and Coca-Cola's Water Stewardship at IFT FIRST

From AI competency training and production data use to water stewardship, food companies are working to turn emerging trends into practical strategies in manufacturing.

July 13, 2026

Automation & Digital Transformation

Yaskawa Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

Yaskawa America, Inc.

This validates Yaskawa America's information security management system for protecting customer and business data across connected automation and robotics operations.

July 9, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Bar-W Beef Keeps Supply on Track with Traceability Tech

How can protein processors stay on top of traceability? Manual tracking of inventory from animal receiving through regulatory checks and all the way to warehousing and shipping can take diligent record-keeping.

July 8, 2026

Robotics

Yaskawa America Earns Outstanding CX Award in Independent 2025 Customer Experience Audit

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Yaskawa earned an overall score of 90 out of 100 and an excellent Net Promoter Score of 66 — up more than 4 points from the prior year.

July 6, 2026

Sustainability

New PMMI Report Reveals Sustainability Is Reshaping Equipment Requirements Across the Packaging and Processing Industry

PACK EXPO International 2026 offers a one-stop destination for companies seeking sustainable packaging and processing solutions.

July 6, 2026

Software

Operators Demand Real-Time Data to Increase Uptime

Processors are adopting real-time data tools for operators, and modern machine design is enabling flexible manufacturing approaches to increase uptime. In addition, advances in digital twin technology and automation are enabling flexible manufacturing in the plant.

July 6, 2026

Automation

End of the Line Video Series: What Do Humanoid Robots, Modularity, and Hospital Waste Clean Up Have In Common?

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

July 6, 2026