Servo on a machine

Introduction “Servo-driven” is one of those terms that gets used a lot in packaging equipment sales conversations, often as a shorthand for modern, precise, flexible automation. But what does it actually mean, and does it always translate into real value for your application? The Basic Definition A servo-driven machine uses servo motors (electric motors with … Read more

Machine adjustment point with indicator displaying numbers

Introduction Changeover is one of those words everyone in manufacturing uses but rarely defines precisely. For our purposes, we’ll use this definition: A changeover is the process of converting a packaging machine, or an entire packaging line, from running one product or format to running a different product or format. It starts when the last … Read more