04/07/2026
Many good points here from Plastics. This topic also illustrates how valuable it is to have a custom automation shop vertically integrated within the production supply chain. This seamless interaction can save $10s of thousands of dollars, if not more. What else saves money is if the automation partner has a Solutions Center with scaled R&D capabilities that allows them to test functionality ahead of production, avoiding costly errors later and saving time. (Link in comments)