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High-speed FlexPicker with vacuum gripper

ABB's new 8-kg IRB 360 FlexPicker with Schmalz vacuum gripper uses vision guidance and conveyor tracking to individually pick random-positioned bottles, providing a robust method for handling heavier individual products and larger product groupings in multi-pick applications, with the ability to handle up to 500 products/min.

Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability
The road ahead for CPGs in 2025 and beyond—Packaging World editors review key findings from a survey of 88 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG readers.
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Annual Outlook Report: Sustainability
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce