There are fast routes to get your machines into global markets. And while it's getting a little easier to sort this out, Jim Montague's cover story, Global Connections, cautions builders to make sure they have trusty partners to help navigate the journey.

Also in this issue, we hear from flexographic press builder PCMC's Rich Rogals how the company uses digitally-enabled pneumatics to keep tight control on critical linear motion tasks.

This month's Product Roundup shows us that buttons, switches, and warning lights are still important to create a proper, undersatndable operator interface.

Finally, RealAnswers debates whether it's time for a machine builder to embrace electronic circuit protection.