--- title: MFT Automation Blog | Peter Nordling description: A blog that provides thought leadership in friction feeders, labeling, and full system automation. --- [![MFT Automation Logo](https://blog.mftautomation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MFT_Logo_JPG_LightBG_Horizontal.png?width=2000&height=1000&name=MFT_Logo_JPG_LightBG_Horizontal.png "MFT Automation Logo")](https://blog.mftautomation.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Contact Us](https://mftautomation.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog) - [Parts Portal](https://parts.multifeeder.com/en/login?ReturnUrl=%2fen%2f) # MFT Automation Blog Select Category Trade Show Automation Friction Feeders Labelers Integrated Systems Labeling Tips and Tricks Inside Multifeeder Robotics System Components News Food Applications Posts by ## Peter Nordling ![automation at a factory](https://blog.mftautomation.com/hubfs/Automation%20Blog%20Feat%20Image.png) [Automation](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/tag/automation) ### [4 Ways Automation Reduces Production Costs](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/4-ways-automation-reduces-production-costs) Humans are incredibly adaptable and innovative. The best example of these qualities is the Industrial Revolutions. From the steam power of the First Industrial Revolution to the creation of electric power in the Second revolution to the advancement of computers, telecommunications, and data analysis in the Third revolution. The most recent, Fourth Industrial Revolution also known as[Industry 4.0](https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/operations/our-insights/industry-40-reimagining-manufacturing-operations-after-covid-19) includes the development of things such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, collaborative robots, and the Internet of Things (IoT) which allow manufacturing companies to make data-driven decisions to produce products more efficiently. All of these industrial revolutions came at a time where demand was skyrocketing and production needed to adapt and become more productive to keep up with the changing times. [Peter Nordling](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/author/peter-nordling) [Read More](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/4-ways-automation-reduces-production-costs) ![MFT Automation logo](https://blog.mftautomation.com/hubfs/Rebrand%20announcement%20ft%20image.png) [Inside Multifeeder](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/tag/inside-multifeeder) ### [MFT Automation: The Next Evolution of Multifeeder Technology](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/mft-automation) *We're the same company, just with more space to grow.* New name, new logo, same engineering-oriented and customer-driven company. After months of intense work, we’ve arrived at a brand identity that perfectly encapsulates who we are and where we’re headed. We are so excited to share these big updates and why we made them. [Peter Nordling](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/author/peter-nordling) [Read More](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/mft-automation) ![](https://blog.mftautomation.com/hubfs/2-Sep-09-2021-02-33-09-66-PM.png) [Trade Show](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/tag/trade-show) ### [Join us at PACK EXPO 2021](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/pack-expo-2021) We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at [PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021](https://www.packexpolasvegas.com/)! PACK EXPO will be held in person at the Las Vegas Convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 27 - 29, 2021. You can find us at **Booth #1741** in Central Hall or online at our [virtual booth](https://packexpo21.mapyourshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=02002142). [Peter Nordling](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/author/peter-nordling) [Read More](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/pack-expo-2021) ![](https://blog.mftautomation.com/hubfs/WestPack%202021%20blog%20Feat%20image%20(1).png) [Trade Show](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/tag/trade-show) ### [Join us at WestPack 2021](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/westpack-2021) Multifeeder Technology is thrilled to announce that we will be participating in [WestPack 2021](https://www.westpackshow.com/en/home.html) as an exhibitor! WestPack 2021 will be held in person, at the[Anaheim Convention Center](https://www.anaheim.net/1117/Anaheim-Convention-Center) in Anaheim, California, August 10-12, 2021.  [Peter Nordling](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/author/peter-nordling) [Read More](https://blog.mftautomation.com/blog/westpack-2021) ![Background image: labeler and paper. 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