Robotics

Delicate Strudel Dough Picked and Packed in Enclosure-Free Robot Cell

At Weinbergmaier GmbH in Vienna, Sissi and Franz—as their human operators have quaintly named the two Stäubli robots—pack high-quality strudel dough in perfect synchronization within a cycle time of 1.5 sec.

August 31, 2022

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JLS to Demonstrate Case Packing of SUPs at PACK EXPO International

JLS Automation

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-2564! JLS will showcase its Osprey® case packer’s latest feature, which allows for vertical pack of stand-up pouches.

August 29, 2022

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Kawasaki Robotics to Debut Scalable Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5946! Kawasaki Robotics will showcase low-cost and entry level products to high-end automation solutions for every type of end-of-line application.

August 18, 2022

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Robatech to Demonstrate Sustainable Adhesive Applications at PACK EXPO International

Robatech USA Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5217! Robatech will be demonstrating new ways of sustainable adhesive applications, featuring the smart Vision melter.

August 17, 2022

Robotics

COVID-19, Technology Advancements Drive Robot Adoption

Part I of Packaging World’s 2022 Robot Report explores how new challenges are driving the development of robot technologies for primary food and pharma packaging, case packing, and palletizing/depalletizing.

August 17, 2022

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ProMach Pharma to Showcase Line Integration Services at PACK EXPO International

ProMach

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-17002! ProMach’s Pharma business unit will showcase a turnkey packaging line, which includes all equipment from vial and syringe filling to case packing, at the Healthcare Packaging Pavilion.

August 17, 2022

Cartoning

Schubert to Expand North American Headquarters

Schubert North America

To enhance customer support, Schubert North America is expanding its North American headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

August 9, 2022

Robotics

Case-Packing Robots Boast Flexibility, Efficiency, and Speed

Nearly half of CPGs in a new study report using robots for secondary packaging processes. New robot technology for club-store packaging and for case packing of containers and lids gives them new options.

August 8, 2022

Robotics

Robots Reduce Labor, Enhance Product Safety in Primary Food Packaging

OEMs introduce new delta robots engineered to meet IP69K ratings and with enhanced vision systems and end-of-arm tools to handle pick-and-place functions in food packaging applications.

August 1, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Multi-Conveyor Builds Product Settling Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor

The system is designed to settle small cups of individually packaged granulated beverage inside of open-flap cases to ensure a level sealing surface when the corrugated case reaches the final packing area ahead.

July 29, 2022

Robotics

Fanuc America Expands Michigan Campus to Accommodate Automation Demand

FANUC America

Fanuc’s West Campus expansion will expand its operational space in Oakland County, Mich., to nearly 2 million sq ft. The construction will include a 655,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility to house manufacturing, engineering and R&D projects.

July 29, 2022

Flexible packaging

EndFlex Offers New Customizable Robotic Pick & Place Cells

EndFlex LLC

Flexible case packing options now include both gantry and delta robots.

July 26, 2022

Cartoning

Maspe Rebranded as Cartesio Packaging, Cavanna Group

Cavanna Packaging USA Inc.

The Cavanna Group acquired Maspe SpA of Pianezza (TO) from The Prato Sesia Group. Maspe is now Cartesio Packaging Srl.

July 20, 2022