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Modest global manufacturing growth expected

Control Engineering

Manufacturing insights Manufacturing decline is now expected in 2024 rather than 2026. The Americas enjoyed a strong year for manufacturing growth in 2022, but labor shortages continue to hamper US manufacturers. Chinese manufacturing economy gets back on its feet after a turbulent period. In 2022, U.K.

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Robots are becoming more flexible and resilient

Control Engineering

Industries that stand to benefit the most include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics and construction as companies are trying to fill labor shortages to keep operations running efficiently. One of the benefits of robotic automation is its ability to enhance workforce productivity.

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Motion control, ease of use, sustainability: Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand how advances in PC-based controls, motion controls and robotics for food and packaging are making automation for food and beverage packaging easier to automate. Learn how motion controls and related standards, contextualization technologies and easier programming are helping in packaging implementations.