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Mercy Berglund

August 25, 2026May 7, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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Understand the difference between remote monitoring and remote service and how these things affect how you budget, manage security, and partner with your OEM.

Categories Comparisons Tags Cybersecurity, Diagnostics, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Remote Monitoring, Remote Service
October 5, 2026May 7, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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OEM vs. System Integrator: One company builds the machines. The other ties the line together. Here’s how to tell which is right for your project — and why “both” is often the real answer.

Categories Comparisons Tags Commissioning, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Line Integration, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), System Integrator (SI)
October 5, 2026May 7, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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A machine risk assessment is a multi-stage process where OEMs, integrators, and end users each assess different hazards. Understanding who is responsible for what, prevents safety gaps.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Risks, Safety, System Integrator (SI)
August 25, 2026April 17, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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Understand what product orientation is, how it impacts your equipment, and what decisions need to be considered when choosing your packaging equipment.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Across Machine (AM), Direction of Travel (DOT), Display-Ready, Loading, Product Orientation
June 29, 2026April 15, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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Learn the definitions of DOT and AM, how they affect your product and equipment, and what questions to ask before you spec a new machine.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Across Machine (AM), Direction of Travel (DOT)
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