Robotics

Universal Robots celebrates milestone with over 500 innovative products in its ever-expanding ecosystem

Collaborative Robotics Gets a Boost: Universal Robots Surpasses 500 Products in Thriving Ecosystem

July 11, 2024

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Robotics

AI-based RaaS Packaging Handles CPG Exporter's High-Changeover

At PACK EXPO, LuLu Group company Y International discovered and put to good use an AI-based robotic secondary packaging offering that's uniquely able to handle the ultra-high changeover and throughput of a high-mix, high-volume CPG export operation.

July 11, 2024

Thermoform/fill/seal

Centralized Vacuum Drives Tortilla Pick-and-Place, MAP Packaging

A central vacuum system designed for ten packaging machines helps Paulig Belgium save more than $21,000 per year on energy and maintenance costs.

June 26, 2024

Robotics

Formic Raises $27.4 Million to Bring Automation to More Manufacturers

Formic

Robots-as-a-service provider Formic removes CapEx and labor challenges for manufacturers to enable faster increased capacity and growth.

June 25, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Pacteon Strengthens Packaging Automation Portfolio with Acquisition of Descon

Pacteon Group

Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions acquisition expands Pacteon Group's offerings, aiming to provide a one-stop shop for end-of-line packaging automation equipment.

June 25, 2024

Robotics

Robotic Unitizing Palletizer Reaches Literal 15-Year Milestone

Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. (MCRI)

Motion Controls Robotics' Unitizing Palletizer, featuring FANUC robots on Güdel rails, has traveled an astounding 300,000 miles—farther than a trip to the moon!

June 19, 2024

Robotics

Piab Upgrades piSAFE® Vacuum Pump for Safety, Versatility, and Sustainability

Piab Group

Ejector gains new features including single feed for easier installation, optional silencer for noise reduction, and configurable mounting options.

June 7, 2024

Robotics

A New Chapter Begins for Viking Masek

Viking Masek

Viking Masek founders Robb Leonhard and Scott Miller transition to passive investors and hand leadership to team of Ty Weinhold (COO), Nicole Piontek (CFO), and Bryan Lacy (CRO).

June 4, 2024

PMMI News

PMMI Member Companies Rally Behind Student Teams for the FIRST Robotics Challenges

Sponsorships from PMMI member companies elevate student teams in FIRST Robotics Competitions.

May 24, 2024

Robotics

ABB Robotics Launches Global Startup Challenge to Accelerate Innovation in Robotics and AI

ABB Robotics

Startups and scaleups to submit ideas in natural language programming, skill learning, and autonomous decision-making; winners gain access to ABB's global network, technologies, and long-term partnership opportunities.

May 16, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Prioritizing Customer Data Security

OSARO

Industry-first attestation demonstrates OSARO’s commitment to developing and maintaining secure robotics solutions for its industrial customers.

May 14, 2024

Recycling

Live at Waste Expo: Brands to Benefit from MRFs’ AI Robotic Sorters?

MRFs love their AI-based robotic sortation systems from the likes of AMP, Greyparrot, or Glacier. They're more accurate, safer, and always show up for work. But CPGs also may benefit from package design and recovery data they're are generating.

May 6, 2024

Robotics

Sojo Industries Opens Facility in Texas

Sojo Industries

New facility in Temple to provide customers with access to Sojo Sprint™, Sojo Connect™, and Sojo Flight™ automation and robotics solutions.

April 30, 2024