Packaging and Processing Machinery Automation Growth Curve

Study from PMMI Business Intelligence details the evolution of automation including the ultimate goal—a smart machine that can learn on the fly to operate more efficiently.

2017 Evolution of Automation Report
2017 Evolution of Automation Report

Four out of five end users at food and pharmaceutical plants are gathering at least some data now, but more robust data collection and data utilization are on the horizon, according to the report.

In the next decade, the top five significant improvements automation will make possible are:

  • Ability to run multiple sizes on the same machine
  • Labor reduction
  • Maximize Uptime
  • Efficient short runs
  • Minimized changeover times
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