Wes IversonHomeABB acquisition of Baldor to create synergiesThe $4.2 billion deal is expected to improve ABB access to North American industrial customers, while strengthening its position in the market for energy-efficient industrial motion products.December 1, 2010Page 1 of 1Top 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 ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency