PACK EXPO Connects Daily Download: Tuesday

Best of Tuesday’s Demos and Presentations by Packaging World’s Matt Reynolds and Editor at Large Aaron Hand.

Mar 16th, 2021

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Innovations Day 2021 - Italia

Innovations Day 2021 - Italia

Automated by B&R – K+S presents new assembly machine featuring SuperTrak

Automated by B&R – K+S presents new assembly machine featuring SuperTrak

Innovations Day 2020 - Italia

Innovations Day 2020 - Italia

Behind the scenes - Schubert's highly flexible packaging machine for Jägermeister

Behind the scenes - Schubert's highly flexible packaging machine for Jägermeister

Schubert - Trailer Schubert4You Web-Seminar „Immer einen Pick voraus“

Schubert - Trailer Schubert4You Web-Seminar „Immer einen Pick voraus“

Schubert’s preconfigured case packer: Immediately ready for use

Schubert’s preconfigured case packer: Immediately ready for use

R.A Jones KartridgPak CHR-120 Resin Bolt Chub Machine

R.A Jones KartridgPak CHR-120 Resin Bolt Chub Machine

R.A JONES KP-Aerofill AE-600

R.A JONES KP-Aerofill AE-600

R.A JONES Autoprod CFC-700 Coffee Capsule Machine

R.A JONES Autoprod CFC-700 Coffee Capsule Machine

Precision Injection Molding with Superior Material Expertise

Precision Injection Molding with Superior Material Expertise

Sonoco Alloyd – Concept to Completion Video

Sonoco Alloyd – Concept to Completion Video

Recycling Robot

Recycling Robot

Live Demo Promo

Live Demo Promo

Packaging during COVID-19

Packaging during COVID-19

IPak Disinfectant Q&A 720P

IPak Disinfectant Q&A 720P

ARC Specialties and Superior Cladding: PC Control powers robotic welding

ARC Specialties and Superior Cladding: PC Control powers robotic welding

Gefasoft, Germany: XTS enables parallel inspection processes for maximum throughput

Gefasoft, Germany: XTS enables parallel inspection processes for maximum throughput

Beckhoff Automation in 45 seconds

Beckhoff Automation in 45 seconds

More alternatives for your secondary packaging | Sidel

More alternatives for your secondary packaging | Sidel

WB Packing platform | Sidel

WB Packing platform | Sidel

Nuuk - The new rPET water bottle concept inspired by Greenland | Sidel

Nuuk - The new rPET water bottle concept inspired by Greenland | Sidel

Food Production Packaging Automation

Food Production Packaging Automation

QBox Pallet Building Software Demonstration

QBox Pallet Building Software Demonstration

Compact to Complex: Discover Top Load Case Packing Options

Compact to Complex: Discover Top Load Case Packing Options

Graphic Packaging Specialty Machinery

Graphic Packaging Specialty Machinery

Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

ReShape™ Preview

ReShape™ Preview

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Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing

By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.

The difference between IT and OT cybersecurity attacks.

Cybersecurity 101: The Difference Between IT and OT Attacks

There are two categories of cyberattacks, but they can create a bridge to one another, creating a potential avenue for cybercriminals to access the organization.

CANAINCA, is the only organization that represents the industries dedicated to processed foods manufacturing in Mexico.

Mexico Labeling Regulations: Meeting the Challenge

Nearly six months after the enaction of NOM-051 about front-of-package labeling for foods and non-alcoholic beverages, a webinar of Enlace EXPO PACK 2021 brought companies up to date on the progress made and the challenges of its implementation.

Post-COVID Trends that will Define the CPG Industry

Five Post-COVID Trends that will Define the CPG Industry

According to the Consumer Brands Association, the post-pandemic outlook shows five major trends that will affect CPG companies, from consumer-influenced, to logistics and supply chain.

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Macro Trends Impacting Consumers, Retailers, and Product Manufacturers in 2021

At the opening of the 2021 ISTA Forum TransPack and TempPack, the post-COVID state of consumer products and retail industries was the topic of discussion.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

Critical components need to be assessed to achieve a robust cybersecurity system.

Manufacturing Cybersecurity: Critical Components for Risk Assessment

By the second quarter of 2020, cyberattacks targeting manufacturers accounted for 33% of all incidents across all industries with losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Small businesses are also at risk.

Pet blessing in the Philippines during Covid.

Pet Food Packagers Weigh In On Top Issue: Sustainability

Recently one of our content strategists chatted by phone with key players in the pet food marketplace. Their discussions really helped shed light on current trends affecting pet food processors and packaging professionals, sustainability taking top spot.

Robby Martin, Bush Brothers

Contract Packaging/Customer Relationships: Is Confidentiality Attainable?

When it comes to confidentiality, we all seem to align to the need to protect information that is exchanged between contract packagers/manufacturers and their customers. But perhaps we should be open to just how we protect information.

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Cannabis Consumer Purchase Behavior: Buying Trends

Consumers trend toward similar combinations of products when purchasing a basket, but the majority of flower consumers prefer to buy only flower.

38% of consumers admitted they have ‘no idea’ which numbers are easiest to recycle.

The Consumer Behavior of Plastics and Recycling in America

How consumers perceive a company may have a lot to do with its plastics and recycling initiatives. And enticing the consumer to fulfill their end of the recycling cycle may inevitably fall back on the brand.

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots

Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.

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5-Minute Listen: BumbleBee Packaging Design Shift Captures Market Share

In this 5-minute listen, BumbleBee Seafoods President and CEO Jan Tharp tells us how the company handled a total branding shift, including a packaging redesign meant to make the products more relevant on the shelf and appeal to higher end sensibilities.

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Virtual FATs Here to Stay

The COVID pandemic has turned virtual factory acceptance tests into an accepted method of testing which is now here to stay.

Predictive Maintenance: A Tale of Two Technologies

Both smart sensors and software are key to a successful predictive maintenance solution, and finding a business model that benefits end users and OEMs is also key.

Editor Show Picks--The Best of PACK EXPO Connects

Available for only two more weeks, here are short clips from our editors discussing their personal picks from last Fall's PACK EXPO Connects. Make plans to be back live in Vegas this September.

'Your lovin' gives me a thrill, but your lovin' don't pay my bills.' From Money (That's What I Want) first released in August of 1959, written by Motown's Barry Gordy and Janie Bradford.

How does Your Salary Compare?

Are you among top earners or are you sorely in need of a raise? Calling for industry-wide response to annual salary survey conducted by IoPP and covered in Packaging World Magazine.

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Unilever Label Change Influenced by Consumer Research

200 products will eliminate the word “normal” from product labels, as will all product advertising, in response to a 10,000 person, multi-country consumer study.

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How are Food Industry Innovators Meeting Consumer Needs?

Plant-based protein is still a big topic in the food industry and reducing waste and responsible packaging are the top related-trends for food packaging, according to New Hope Network.

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Predictive Maintenance Pain Points in Packaging Machinery

There are specific packaging machinery needs related to predictive maintenance, and a new PMMI Business Intelligence report researched what is most prominent.

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Remote access has seen an accelerated level of interest due to COVID in the past year.

Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: Remote Access

Remote access and augmented reality are two technologies that have seen increased usage in the food industry – particularly since the start of COVID-19.

PepsiCo Launches New Canned Cocktail Mixers

In a move to meet consumer trends, PepsiCo is launching ‘Neon Zebra’ cocktail mixes in aluminum cans, which are due to hit shelves on Monday.

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Predictive Maintenance 101

What does it mean, and why is it important? Learn more from a new PMMI Business Intelligence report.

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Automation Trends in Food Processing and Packaging: vFAT

Watch part three of this three-part series on top automation trends impacting food processing and packaging today.

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Alcohol Consumption Habits Shift During COVID-19

New white paper explores how adult beverage consumption and purchase habits have changed during the pandemic, and what to expect in the future.

‘Pearl Milling Company’ to Replace Aunt Jemima Brand Name

PepsiCo, which owns the Quaker Oats Company, announced the forthcoming rebranding of the Aunt Jemima brand in 2020.

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CEOs and long-term vision

How to see beyond the now and plan for the future. Bumble Bee CEO Jan Tharp talked with OEM editor, Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects. Here is a one-minute clip on long-term vision.

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Robotics: Driving a New Revolution of Change Within the Food Industry

Listen to this two-minute video as Bryan Griffen, PMMI Director of Industry Services, discusses 'revolution of change' in robot technologies that are impacting food processing and packaging today.

Nutella to reduce 400g size due to production costs.

Nutella the Latest to Join Shrinkflation Nation

The Ferrero-produced product will soon reduce the size of its 400g jars in the UK and Belgium without altering the product price, in what is becoming a common move to cut costs.

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New chairman takes AIPIA forward into 2021

Stéphane Piqué will lead AIPIA into the digital transformation of the industry.

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Authentic Branding Driven From The Top: Bumble Bee CEO Jan Tharp

The Latest Management Minute with Jan Tharp from Bumble Seafood. Jan sat down with OEM Magazine's Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects. Here's a tasty 60-second morsel on authentic branding.

Automation, specialty devices and personalization are trends leading the way in pharma/med device investments.

Six Trends Influencing New Pharma and Med Device Investments

Automation is the leading trend, with specialty devices and pharmaceuticals also on the rise.