Stephanie Neil

Editor in Chief

Stephanie Neil has been reporting on business and technology for over 20 years and was named Editor in Chief of OEM in 2018. She joinedPMMI Media Group’s Automation World in 2015, where she contributes as Senior Editor. Earlier in her career, she was Senior Editor at Thomas Publishing’s Managing Automation and a community manager for Manufacturing-Executive.com. Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge in CPG, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and covers engineering, trends, workforce development and more.

unPACKed with OEM: Help Wanted, and Fast!
unPACKed with OEM Podcast: Help Wanted, and Fast!
Listen to the inaugural unPACKed with OEM podcast for Stephanie Neil's expert insight on the issues causing manufacturing to continue to have a hard time filling well-paying, career-level positions.
Jul 7th, 2021
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FANUC Shows Off Full Range of Robots, Cobots
Robots for picking, packing, and palletizing. PLC motion software allows programming via ladder logic.
Sep 26th, 2019
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Schneider Electric Unveils IIoT-Ready PLCs, AR, and Motion
Demos of IIoT box as server for hands-free augmented reality and next-generation of motor controls.
Sep 26th, 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.
Sep 26th, 2019
More from Stephanie Neil
The iTrak 5730 on display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019
Rockwell Readies Next-Gen Intelligent Track System
The smaller footprint iTrak 5730 integrates motion and safety, providing simplified programming and better diagnostics.
Sep 25th, 2019
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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.
Sep 25th, 2019
Siemens demonstrated “flexible grasping” using AI and neural network processing.
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.
Sep 25th, 2019
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, keynotes the PPWLN breakfast
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.
Sep 24th, 2019
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Epson Introduces Flexible Feeder and All-in-One 6-Axis robot
The IntelliFlex feeder is integrated with robots and vision, while the VT6L robot reaches up to 900 mm with a payload up to 6 kg.
Sep 24th, 2019
Pearson Packaging Offers Machine-as-a-Service
Pearson Packaging Offers Machine-as-a-Service
Leveraging blockchain technology, manufacturers can pay for equipment based on successful output.
Sep 24th, 2019
Epson Rolls Out Moverio Assist to Help Field Technicians
Epson Rolls Out Moverio Assist to Help Field Technicians
Using smart glasses for hands-free remote access, on-site personnel can see instructions and videos while collaborating with remote experts.
Sep 23rd, 2019
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Emerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health App
The predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Columbia/Okura's miniPAL is a mobile collaborative palletizing product that integrates Universal Robot’s UR10e.
Columbia/Okura Rolls Out Palletizing Cobot
A partnership with Universal Robots results in a mobile collaborative product that may ease labor issues.
Sep 23rd, 2019