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es by empowering future industry leaders. By providing young professionals and students with hands-on experi- ences and access to industry insights, the event is paving the way for a skilled, engaged workforce that will drive in- novation in packaging and processing for years to come. AI & Predictive Maintenance: Transforming Product Safety & Operational Efficiency AI took center stage at PACK EXPO 2024, where sev- eral sessions explored how artificial intelligence is reshap- ing packaging, processing, and predictive maintenance. As companies increasingly turn to AI to optimize opera- tions, manage equipment reliability, and streamline deci- sion-making, the potential of this technology to enhance productivity and safety across the industry was a key focus of the event. One session, The Future of Labeling: AI-Powered Ma-
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
chine Diagnostics, highlighted how AI solutions like Tele- scoPE enhance labeling efficiency by proactively identify- ing bottlenecks, optimizing labeler settings, and delivering customized recommendations to improve overall equip- ment effectiveness (OEE). Travis Younger, Vice President and General Manager at P.E. Labellers North America, explained how TelescoPE integrates seamlessly with line monitoring systems to support every stage of the label- ing process, from recipe adjustment to predictive mainte- nance, helping companies ensure unparalleled operation- al excellence. Another talk, AI & GenAI Application in Industrial and Packing Solutions, explored how generative AI and ma- chine learning are advancing the automation of tasks such as PLC code generation, making complex processes more accessible to operators. Presenter Juergen Weichenberg- er described how generative AI enables the automated creation of documentation and testing, simplifying tradi- tionally technical tasks and supporting a more efficient production floor. In Integrating AI into Your Manufacturing Operations, Matt Lueger, Executive Vice President of Sales and Mar- keting at NorthWind Technical Services, shared insights into implementing AI at the plant level. He covered es- sential steps for preparing a facility for AI integration, from evaluating current operations to embedding AI into con- trol systems. According to Lueger, AI readiness helps em- CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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