There’s Still Time to Register for the Young Professional Conference
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Don't miss the Leadership in Packaging & Processing Panel Discussion at PMMI's Young Professionals Conference! Hear how these executives got their start in the industry, provide advice for young professionals, and participate in an interactive Q&A.
The conference takes place at The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch, the day after PMMI’s free Roadshow event, on Friday, July 15. Join us…take your career, and your industry connections, to the next level! Registration costs just $195; use code BOGO to bring a friend.
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek of nVenia’s Facility
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This year's Annual Meeting agenda is jam-packed with exciting educational and networking opportunities, including a tour of nVenia — and we're excited to provide you with a sneak peek of the company’s world-class facility today! This first look showcases just a sampling of what you will see during the meeting's in-depth plant tour.
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Robotics Showcase Provides Real-World Education
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The Future Innovators Robotics Showcase is a great opportunity for students to display their robots, learn how robotics technology applies to the packaging and processing industry, and bring industry professionals and students together. At PACK EXPO East, Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, PMMI interviewed Josh Beauchamp, a former participant of the showcase who now works in the industry. Josh Beauchamp shared that the skills he learned from robotics competitions directly translates to designing end effectors at his current company, BCS Motion, Inc., which he has done for his current company.
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CALLING ALL JUDGES: Packaging Competition at PACK EXPO International
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High school students will have the chance to gain hands-on experience in packaging by participating in the PACK Challenge, a new packaging competition at PACK EXPO International 2022 – and we need judges!
Six local Chicago schools will receive pre-crated kits that contain components necessary to build a machine that fills the specified product into the provided container in a mock production line. These teams will have through October to design and build their machine, which will then be crated and shipped to PACK EXPO International. At the onsite PACK Challenge competition, students will be required to build their filling machines on site and conduct multiple presentations as part of the competition.
To become a judge, contact Kate Fiorianti, senior manager, Workforce Development, PMMI, at kate@pmmi.org or 571.266.4406.
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Host Your Own Manufacturing Day
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Ready to host your own Manufacturing (MFG) Day event? Creators Wanted is the industry’s year-round effort to build the workforce of the future. MFG Day is a day of focused events to promote manufacturing to students, parents, and educators. Find out how you can plan an event at your company.
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Standards Compliance is Essential to Your Operations
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John Uber, head of product compliance, METTLER TOLEDO sheds some light on why standards are so important for your business. Want to learn more about this topic, or find hands-on training to improve the safety of machinery? PMMI can help! Check out all of our standards and regulations offerings here.
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Exhibit at the Emerging Brands Summit at PACK EXPO International
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The Emerging Brands Summit is a one-day event (held on October 23 at McCormick Place during PACK EXPO International) bringing together new brands with experts in manufacturing and packaging. This event is designed for entrepreneurs looking for the knowledge, resources, and partners to help grow their manufacturing operation from startup to scaleup.
Attendees will benefit from educational sessions, panel discussions, expert consultations, and one-on-one discussions with suppliers exhibiting in the Emerging Brands Marketplace.
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As an Emerging Brands Summit exhibitor, you can expect to:
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- Connect with prospective buyers ready to build out their manufacturing facility or expand their contract operation.
- Build brand awareness with emerging brands before they enter the buying cycle.
- Develop your network within the community of emerging brands and partners.
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[Replay] Robots and Cobots Webinar - Watch Now
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Robots and Cobots: An Automated Future Replay: Learn which markets are expanding their use of robots, where in operations robot-based solutions are being deployed, and how industry trends and advancing technology are shaping the usage of robots in the packaging and processing industry. Paula Feldman, senior director of PMMI Business Intelligence and Donna Ritson, president of DDR Communications provided an in-depth analysis of the report where you’ll gain valuable insight into the major trends that are occurring in the robotics industry.
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PMMI needs your feedback to ensure we are effectively providing resources that align with your needs when it comes to doing business internationally. Please take a moment to complete this short survey and let us know about your export activities – are you currently engaged in exporting, and if so, what markets are most relevant to your company?
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Jackware: Malware that Can Hijack a Machine
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As technology continues to evolve, so does the sophistication of malware to exploit it. Manufacturing in particular has become familiar with Ransomware as a growing threat that has given rise to massive business and supply chain disruption. We are now seeing the rise of a new type of threat called Jackware.
Jackware has the capability to leverage vulnerabilities in embedded devices that are part of a broader ecosystem in order to take control of that device and cause disruption. To learn more about Jackware and how to protect yourself and your company from attacks click here.
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To view other PMMI CyberHealth content, visit pmmi.org/cyberhealth. Got a more specific question? Email cyberhealth@pmmi.org. Be sure to also opt in to the CyberHealth e-newsletter to get cybersecurity updates straight to your inbox.
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NEW Podcast: Ripe Opportunity for OEMs in Pharma Market
Listen Now
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Early Bird Carpet Discount Deadline Approaching – PACK EXPO International 2022
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If your company is exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2022 in Chicago this October, be sure to order and pay for your carpet by Monday, July 11 to receive the early bird rate. If you have any questions when placing your order, please contact PACK EXPO Services at pack.expo@packexposervices.com.
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