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Protecting packaging equipment from servo controls obsolescence

Packaging equipment users can protect themselves from negative ramifications of servo controls obsolescence by understanding their options and implementing a proactive strategy. Users can assess whether they should take no action, partially upgrade their servo controls or completely upgrade their controls by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each option and selecting a course of action tailored to their individual needs.

Once a "protection strategy" has been selected, packaging equipment users need to consider whether working with either an OEM or third party contractor on its implementation will enable them to achieve their productivity and profitability goals.