Rockwell Automation to Present Innovative Solutions at PACK EXPO 2016

Rockwell Automation subject matter experts will be among the industry leaders providing free educational programming addressing top-of-mind challenges and trends on the Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO. Located in Booth N-4570, Rockwell Automation presentations will focus on track and trace, remote monitoring and smart machines.

Deliver Valuable Genealogy/Track-and-Trace Information for Improved Production Control, Accountability, Safety and Economic Value
Sunday, Nov. 6, 3–3:30 p.m.
Manufacturers need to respond quickly to product-quality issues, but faster product introductions and global competition can complicate that goal. Craig Winterland, business development manager for Global Solutions at Rockwell Automation, will discuss how applications focused on delivering valuable genealogy and track-and-trace information can help companies improve production control, accountability, safety and economic value.

Remote Monitoring
Monday, Nov. 7, 1–1:30 p.m.
Machine builders are leveraging cloud technology and the internet of things to differentiate their offering and to improve the performance of their machines. This interactive session, presented by Axel Rodriguez, product manager at Rockwell Automation, will include a live connection to several machines, showing a secure system that empowers OEMs to remotely analyze and optimize the performance of their assets.

Building a Smarter Machine
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10–10:30 a.m.
As end users pursue smart manufacturing, they need OEM partners to create smart machines and equipment that easily integrate into a facility, provide access to information, and enable agile reactions to changing market demands. Steve Mulder, regional segment manager for packaging at Rockwell Automation, will discuss how leading machine and equipment builders are capitalizing on this opportunity.

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About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 750 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at PMMI.org and PACKEXPO.com and PMMIMediaGroup.com.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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