Controls & Machine Components

End Users Give OEMs Food Safety Machine Design Considerations

Food and beverage industry professionals note several machine design needs for original equipment manufacturers to help end users better comply with food safety and sanitation regulations.

October 10, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Webinars

Rethinking Vacuum Systems in Packaging to Optimize Performance

December 16, 2025

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Controls & machine components

TWK-ELETRONIK GmbH Sensors and Encoder Products Company Announce Strategic Technology Partnership for SIL2/SIL3 Safety-Rated Encoders

Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company partners with TWK-ELEKTRONIK GmbH to introduce a line of safety-certified, SIL2/SIL3-rated encoders to the North American market to meet the growing demand for functional safety in critical motion control applications.

September 15, 2025

Controls & machine components

John Brooks Partners with EXAIR to Enhance Canadian Distribution of Innovative Compressed Air Solutions

EXAIR LLC

John Brooks will be the sole Canadian distributor of EXAIR's energy-efficient products, including air knives and cabinet coolers.

September 15, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Dart Controls Hires New Eastern Regional Manager

Dart Controls

Dart Controls appoints Brandon Faulkner to be responsible for overseeing sales activities and supporting distributors, partners, and customers east of the Mississippi River.

August 13, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

SUN Automation Group Announces Second U.S. Purchase of Kolbus

SUN Automation Group

The acquisition highlights the increasing adoption of BX Motion as an efficient, versatile solution for short-run corrugated board production in North America.

August 7, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

The Equipment Challenge Hindering End User IT-OT Integration

Packaging and processing professionals note one key equipment obstacle to the successful integration of information technology and operational technology.

August 1, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

EtherCAT Terminals

Beckhoff USA

Beckhoff has updated its EL14xx and EL24xx EtherCAT Terminals, which are digital I/O modules that now feature flexible logic configuration and adjustable input filters, enhancing their use in industrial automation systems.

July 17, 2025

Controls & machine components

Weidmuller USA Announces Grand Opening of Engineering & Production Facility at Richmond HQ

Weidmuller USA

Expansion event is coupled with celebration of 50^th anniversary in Richmond.

June 13, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Controls and Components Innovations Report

Discover the latest advancements in controls and components from PACK EXPO.

May 28, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Controls Architecture Ready to Scale with Machine as Disruptive Tech Emerges

When JOA began looking to develop a never-before-seen dry molded fiber converting machine and platform, it found the technological capability and know-how with Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX Automation toolkit.

April 22, 2025

Digital Transformation

Five Strategies to Secure Resources for Maintenance Teams

A VP of Customer Success from a CMMS platform and a Maintenance Planner from a beef manufacturer discuss strategies to help packaging and processing maintenance teams secure resources to maximize efficiency, compliance, and improve operations.

March 10, 2025

Controls & Machine Components

Industry Speaks: The Shifting Landscape of Aftermarket Services

As the demand for aftermarket services grows, the industry faces challenges in parts availability, lead times, and skilled technician shortages, prompting a shift towards digital solutions.

March 10, 2025