Robotics

Columbia/Okura Celebrates 1000th Palletizing System

Columbia/Okura LLC recently celebrated the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer.

August 31, 2022

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Robotics

Smarter Robots: AI, Machine Learning, and 3D Vision

New robotic technologies under the artificial intelligence umbrella make make it possible to now automate complex packaging tasks.

August 25, 2022

Robotics

OEMs Bring the Benefits of Cobots to Palletizing

Higher payloads, an extended reach, ease of programming and operation, and greater security features allow new cobots to be used for palletizing operations.

August 23, 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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Orion to Showcase Pallet Wrapping Technologies at PACK EXPO International

Orion Packaging Systems

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5646! Orion Packaging Systems, a ProMach brand, will displaying its stretch and pallet wrapping solutions, including its S-Carriage InstaThread pre-stretch film carriage and LoPro Drag chain conveyor.

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

Robotics

Six-Axis Robots Gently Depalletize, Clean Cosmetics Bottles

Italian contract manufacturer Cosmint installs a new robotic depalletizing cell designed to clean and manipulate high-end, preprinted cosmetic bottles without leaving a scratch.

August 15, 2022

Robotics

Ease-of-Use, Programming are Table Stakes for Palletizing Robots

Seventy-five percent of CPGs are now using robotics for end-of-line packaging operations. A new palletizer from Iris Factory Automation using a Kawasaki robot meets the growing need for robotics that are flexible and simple to operate.

August 10, 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

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

Robotics

Fanuc Mexico Opens New Headquarters

FANUC America

Fanuc recently hosted a grand opening and technology open house at its new robotics and automation headquarters in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

July 14, 2022

Robotics

Michael Odom Appointed Chief Executive Officer for Pacteon Group

Pacteon Group

Odom will lead corporate strategy and overall operations of the company (including Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc., Phoenix Wrappers Corp., and ESS Technologies, Inc.) with a focus towards continued growth through strategic acquisitions.

July 14, 2022

Palletizing/depalletizing

Toyota Material Handling Hires Daniel Schumacher as Director of Information Technology

Toyota Material Handling

Schumacher joins Toyota from Komatsu, where he served as Global Director of IT Applications and Digital Innovation.

June 30, 2022