Author: Debbie McKinnon

Stronger Systems, Smarter Insight: Expanding the Value of Custom Packaging Solutions

Integrated, automated packaging solutions can transform your plant operations—reducing downtime, improving throughput, and providing end-to-end …

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From Overfill to Overhead: How Better Controls Reduce Waste in Bulk Material Handling

Every bag that ships a few ounces over target. Every conveyor that runs a few …

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From Factory Floor to Control Room: What True System Integration Means for Industrial Manufacturers Today

Walk through most industrial manufacturing facilities today, and you’ll find the same story told in …

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Stop Losing Money to Process Variability With Multivariable Process Control Strategies

In the May 2026 edition of Automation World, John Parraga, Director of Process Automation at …

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How a CSIA-Certified Controls Team Can Upscale Your Conveying and Packaging

Stop leaving performance on the table. If your conveying and packaging systems aren’t fully integrated, …

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How to Build a Phased Automation Roadmap When Downtime Is Not an Option

If you manage a plant—or a network of plants—you already understand the pressure. Customers demand on-time delivery. Production schedules are tight. However, your legacy systems, manual processes, and disconnected equipment are quietly costing you money every day.

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How Controls Automation Unlocks the Full Value of Your Packaging Systems

If your packaging line is running but not reporting—producing without predicting—you might be missing out …

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Stacy Christmann Joins Magnum Systems as Director of Human Resources

Lenexa, KS – Magnum Systems is excited to welcome Stacy Christmann as our new Director of …

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One Partner, Zero Gaps: Why Manufacturers Are Turning to a Single-Source, End-to-End System Integrator

To keep up with demand and stay competitive, business operations leaders are looking for smarter, …

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The Human Element in System Integration: Why Engineers Are More Important Than Ever

Walk through any modern manufacturing plant, and you might notice the hum of automation. Conveyor …

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