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Securing the Future of Process Automation Through IT/OT Convergence:

As a new process engineer, understanding IT/OT convergence is becoming essential. This article breaks down why mill automation systems are no longer isolated, how distributed control systems (DCS) now bridge plant-floor data with enterprise tools like AI and ERP, and what cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, ISO 27001) actually mean in practice. A solid read for building technical fluency in industrial automation and digital transformation.

UpTime Podcast Connects Listeners and Leaders

By embracing a new generation of young professionals, our industry is growing stronger and more sustainable. This article has been excerpted from the upcoming Sep/Oct 2026 issue of TAPPI's Paper360° magazine and is being shared here as a special "sneak peek" for AOTC readers. Access the complete article and more at TAPPI's new OnDemand platform.

Two10 Named Innovator of the Year

Two10 Technologies has received the Innovator of the Year Award for its photo-based AI quoting application. Board Converting News and AICC co-sponsored the annual award, which garnered seven entries for the 2026 competition.

2026 Student Design Challenge Winners Announced

Each year, the Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) challenges students across North America in leading sustainable packaging design programs to show off their design skills, innovative capacity and savvy in meeting real-world customer needs and marketing scenarios.

Kemira Has Completed the Acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie

Kemira has successfully completed the acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie, following an approval from the German Federal Cartel Office. The acquisition strengthens Kemira’s Water Solutions business in Western and Central Europe and was initially announced on February 11, 2026.

Domtar Donates $25,000 to Indspire, Investing in the Next Generation of the Forest Industry

Domtar is proud to announce a $25,000 contribution to Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships program. Helping to remove financial barriers, the program supports First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada to pursue and complete post-secondary education.

Collaboration Between Valmet and VTT to Support Faster Technology Scale-Up

Valmet and VTT are strengthening their collaboration to help accelerate the development and scale-up of next-generation fibre-based products. The cooperation brings together the organizations’ piloting assets, expertise and networks in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Voith Launches SealView NG Pneumatic-Based Full-Width Monitoring System for Suction Roll Sealing Strips

SealView NG is the latest generation of monitoring systems for suction roll sealing strips. The SealView NG technology accurately calculates and clearly indicates the remaining service life of the seal strips, enabling the timely purchase of spare parts and optimal scheduling of maintenance and roll changes.

RYAM Announces Major Milestone for Altamaha Green Energy Project at Jesup

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (“RYAM” or the “Company”), a global leader in High Purity Cellulose, today announced that construction is underway on Altamaha Green Energy (“AGE”), a 70 MW biomass cogeneration project adjacent to the Company’s Jesup, Georgia, manufacturing facility.

Corrugated Week 2026: Day 2 Recap