AI Is Beneficial Today And Tomorrow, According To PMMI Report Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the packaging and processing industry. Early adopters are al- ready reaping benefits from AI, and it will deliver an even greater impact in the future, according to a new report, “The AI Advantage in Equipment: Boosting Performance and Bridging Skills Gaps,” published by PMMI Business In- telligence, a division of PMMI, The Association for Packag- ing and Processing Technologies. The report, prepared in conjunction with Interact Anal- ysis, a global research specialist in the automation val- ue chain, examines benefits, barriers, and tactics for the deployment of three AI technologies, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. It also discusses the five applications most likely to provide the greatest impact on the packaging and processing industry, including AI as- sistants, machine vision, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and connected worker platforms. Case studies describe how automation vendors and OEMs are using AI technologies and their ability to im- prove the production of packaging and consumer pack- aged goods. Benefits of AI include more efficient machine perfor- mance, especially when random inputs and outputs are involved; increased worker productivity due to support of time-consuming tasks such as data entry and coding; and mitigating skills gaps and labor issues by enabling opti- mized and personalized training. But, more importantly, the benefits of AI are not finite, improvement is continu- ous. The report explains that the longer these technolo- gies are used and the more data they process, the better the outputs become. Although AI is expected to offer substantial benefits, implementation must overcome barriers related to cyber- security, data collection and storage, resistance to change, fears about job loss, and the possibility that the informa- tion AI generates is incorrect. To overcome these hurdles, technology adopters should seek expert assistance to help identify where AI will deliver the greatest benefits, define a clear goal, start small, obtain buy-in from stake- holders, collect and store relevant data, and confirm the correctness of the AI-generated information. Highlights from the report are discussed by Sean Riley of PMMI Media Group and George Blunt of Interact Analy- sis in PMMI’s UnPACKed Podcast. The report itself may be downloaded for free at PMMI’s website. AI capabilities will be on display at PACK EXPO Inter- national November 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. PACK EXPO International brings together profes- sionals from across 40+ vertical markets, features 2,600 exhibitors, draws more than 45,000 attendees from around the globe, and provides an unparalleled platform for innovation, connection, and education. For more information, visit packexpointernational.com .
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SAUER SYSTEM www.sauersystem.com
Sauer provides intelligent solutions for scoring, slitting, slit-scoring, and perforating on corrugators and floor slitters; and glue tab cutting, creasing, slotting, trimming and scrap chopping on presses. New, featured offerings include FRX Adjustable Folding Rail System and G3 Scoring System: the latest proven creasing technology on the market.
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Interactive website for Stafford Corrugated Products and Stafford Cutting Dies. Featuring online ordering of replace- ment parts. Also, visitors can automatically calculate sheet size for most die-cut standards.
SUN AUTOMATION GROUP ® www.sunautomation.com
SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-
ics are preferred. WPR SERVICES www.wprservices.net
WPR Services was established in 2016. What originally start- ed as a technical services company expanded its product offerings to include a machine center learning platform POWtalk™. Our analysis of video, audio, machine metrics, employee ergometrics, and person to person conversation provides a way to identify safety and process inefficiencies.
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