Sterling AnthonyConveying & accumulationInduction sealing requires coordinationThere are too many variables to keep a lid on, unless all parties are kept in the loop.June 1, 2011Secondary PackagingPlastic layer pads: a study in sustainabilityAs a component of unitized loads, plastic layer pads are replacing their paper counterparts, thanks to some benefits that also score sustainability points.May 25, 2011SustainabilityKnow when to fold 'emThe folding carton ushered in the modern packaging age and remains a diverse option for many product categories.May 10, 2011Coding, Printing & LabelingPackage design and on-line retailingHere's a look at some of the reciprocal influences between package design and on-line retailing.April 28, 2011Sustainable PackagingThe burning questionWhat stance should the packaging community take on incineration?April 20, 2011SustainabilitySize matters in packagingThere are many intricacies involved in deciding package size.April 6, 2011Secondary PackagingAdvice about forklift trucksPackaging professionals need to be knowledgeable enough so that the forklift is friend, not foe.March 25, 2011Soups/Condiments/Sauces/Spices/Dips/DressingsStrategic partnerships based on packagingThe strategic partnership between Coca Cola and H.J. Heinz hints at more to come. Other CPG companies should ready themselves.March 16, 2011HomeMisconceptions about landfills deserve burialLandfills, though much maligned, are an indispensible part of the sustainability mosaic.March 1, 2011FlexiblesPlastic strapping and sustainabilityHere's a look at how plastic strapping fares in the era of sustainability.February 23, 2011Previous PagePage 10 of 17Next PageTop StoriesDigital TransformationThrough the Line Podcast: Humanoid Robots in PackagingThis episode is a conversation between Associate Editor Casey Flanagan and Melonee Wise, former chief product officer at Agility Robotics. Wise participated in this report while in her former role but left the company in late summer 2025. They discuss the company's Digit Humanoid Robot and new features for connecting with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), improved safety for human collaboration, and its potential to add flexibility to packaging operations.Digital TransformationHumanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry AdoptionWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingSustainabilityNew Research Hub C3PS Tackles Packaging ChallengesSponsor ContentNavigate Complex Indoor Environments
