Cartoning

Waheed Chaudhry Appointed Director of Primary Packaging for JLS Automation

In this new role, Chaudhry will develop product strategies and provide technical solutions for JLS’ primary packaging systems. He will report to Ken Harding, Vice President of Applications & Product Management.

July 7, 2023

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Cartoning

Gerhard Schubert, Schubert Group, Passes Away

Schubert North America

Gerhard Schubert, founder and shareholder of packaging machine manufacturer Schubert North America, passed away on July 4, 2023.

July 5, 2023

Robotics

Quick Hits from interpack: ACMA Robots Collate, Single-files Chocolates for Wrapping

In this demo-version of a real application, ACMA uses a single pick-and-place robot to collate an in feed of randomly placed products (chocolates) on an intersecting conveyor. A second robot transfers product to a belt feeding chocolate wrapping ops.

June 26, 2023

Robotics

Hai Robotics, Hy-Tek Intralogistics Design New ASRS

Hai Robotics

The system was designed for a manufacturing and engineering company in Ohio for a GTP buffer system application. It features Hai Robotics’ autonomous case-handling robots and Hy-Tek’s IntraOne software.

June 13, 2023

Robotics

Bosch Rexroth Announces Departure of President and CEO, Gregory Gumbs

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

He will leave the company effective July 1. Reinhard Schaefer, Executive Board Member, was appointed interim CEO in North America.

June 9, 2023

Robotics

ABB Robotics Opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics Headquarters

ABB Robotics

ABB’s new robotics packaging and logistics headquarters, located in Alpharetta, Ga., will serve as its dedicated center for robotic automation solutions in the logistics and packaging industries.

June 8, 2023

Secondary Packaging

Palletizers Demystified (at Least Somewhat)

Here’s to a better understanding of, and an increased appreciation for, the cornerstone of end-of-line packaging automation.

June 7, 2023

Robotics

Brian Hutton, President of Columbia/Okura, to Retire

Columbia/Okura LLC

After more than 17 years leading the company, Brian Hutton, president of Columbia/Okura, will retire effective August 18, 2023. Fred Robinson was appointed president and will take over responsibilities on July 1, 2023.

June 6, 2023

Operational Excellence

Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.

June 2, 2023

Robotics

Roger Schnüriger Appointed Group Chief Financial Officer for Stäubli

Stäubli Corporation

Schnüriger was also appointed a member of Stäubli’s Group Executive Committee.

June 1, 2023

Robotics

Nick Szczechowski Appointed Regional Sales Manager for Brenton

Brenton

Szczechowski will cover the Midwest region and work with distributors, integrators, OEMs, and end-user customers to grow the company’s end-of-line packaging systems.

May 31, 2023

Robotics

ABB Launches Robotics Training Program

ABB Robotics

The ABB Robotics Education Package consists of a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials, and a globally recognized technical qualification.

May 30, 2023

Robotics

Hai Robotics Announces New Structure to Its U.S. Leadership

Hai Robotics

With its revamped leadership structure, Hai Robotics USA will provide enhanced support to the rapidly growing North American market while meeting customers' demands and needs more effectively.

May 19, 2023