The changing role of auxiliary equipment makers: PMM Insight

Aug. 8, 2024
Conair President Jason Ganim talks about new technology, including AI, that helps processors improve products and manage skill shortages.

In this episode of the PMM Insight podcast, Conair President Jason Ganim talks about the changing role of auxiliary equipment manufacturers, the new collaborative relationship processors expect and responding to needs for specialized solutions.

New technology, including artificial intelligence in auxiliary equipment, is helping processors deal with labor and skill shortages as well as improve product quality. Ganim talks about Conair’s smart controls, machine-to-machine communications and energy consumption.

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Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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