Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff USA Opens Upgraded Chicago Office

Minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the new facility will provide greater opportunities for training and support for Beckhoff customers in the Windy City and across the region.

May 7, 2024

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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

Reusable/Returnable

Dr. Bronner’s Paperboard Cartons Refill rPET Bottles to Ace LCA

Paperboard cartons get high LCA marks, but break down when wet. Meanwhile, 100% rPET bottles are circular, work great in the shower, and if they're refilled, are not single-use. Dr. Bronner’s refillable carton leverages both formats' strengths.

May 3, 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

Robotics

Piab Robotic Gripping Division Relocates in Ohio

Piab Group

New Fairborn facility provides space for innovation, growth, and employee well-being.

April 30, 2024

Robotics

OSARO Snags SVP Brent Barcey from Plus One Robotics

OSARO

Industry veteran Barcey joins OSARO as SVP Corporate Development to fuel growth in e-commerce robotics.

April 26, 2024

Filling, Capping & Closing

Krones Acquires Injection Molding Technology Company Netstal

Krones, Inc.

Acquisition bolsters Krones circular PET capabilities and opens doors to the medical & personal care sectors.

April 25, 2024

Controls & Machine Components

Beckhoff Accelerates Growth with New Texas Office

Beckhoff USA

The office in Austin will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech, and digital manufacturing.

April 24, 2024

Digital Transformation

Harnessing the Power of AI

Read a transcript of OEM's Harnessing the Power of AI webinar with David McGraw, Senior Director of Alvarez and Marsal. Learn how AI is already utilized in packaging and processing and where it could be applied in the future.

April 24, 2024

Labels

ProMach’s ID Technology Acquires Etiflex

ProMach

The addition of Etiflex strengthens ProMach’s labeling and coding capabilities throughout North America and marks the company's first foray into the Mexican market.

April 24, 2024

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Dr. Stefan König is New CEO of the OPTIMA Group

OPTIMA

König takes over the role at packaging machine manufacturer OPTIMA from Hans Bühler, who moves to the position of Chairman.

April 24, 2024

Cartoning

Fully Adjustable Gating System Reduces Cartoner Changeover Time

Econocorp’s lattice-style crank gating system meets customer demand for an easier, faster changeover option.

April 23, 2024

Form/fill/seal - vertical

Ken's Foods Upgrades Sachet Speed & Accuracy with New VF/F/S

Ken’s Foods sees enhanced fill accuracy, increased throughput, and improved sustainability with installation of vf/f/s equipment.

April 17, 2024