Robotics

Robots 2023: Smarter, More Adaptable & More Robust

This year’s crop of new robotic equipment and software leans into AI technology, as well as higher payloads, greater flexibility, and increased ease of programming and handling to alleviate the challenges faced by packagers as a result of the labor crisis

August 4, 2023

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Controls & Machine Components

Adaptable, Integrated Machine Vision Platform

Beckhoff showcased its machine vision platform at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, with the ability to synchronize vision inspection results with machine control in real-time.

October 13, 2023

Operational Excellence

D2C Complexities Create Opportunity for Automation

D2C product distribution may increase by 25% in coming years, creating opportunity for automation to solve the channel’s challenges.

October 13, 2023

Sustainability

Gabletop Carton for Mouthwash Cuts Plastic by 80%

Available in Europe, Paperdent mouthwash in a gabletop carton employs a bioplastic coating for a barrier, making it 100% recyclable.

October 10, 2023

Sustainability

tesa tape Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility

tesa tape, inc.

tesa tape’s Site Sparta, a sustainable solvent-free adhesive manufacturing facility, includes manufacturing and product development space as well as an area to test products with customers.

October 13, 2023

Sustainability

TricorBraun Signs Agreement to be AFA’s Preferred Distributor

TricorBraun

TricorBraun signed an agreement with AFA Dispensing Group to be the preferred distributor for AFA’s next generation sustainable and rechargeable Flairosol spray technology dispensing device in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2023

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Serac’s Cup Division Achieves a Major Milestone

Serac Inc

With its Cup Division generating 30 million euros in sales, Serac reached a significant milestone by emerging as the world's top manufacturer of cup packaging machines for food products.

October 12, 2023

Flexible packaging

Comexi Opens Service, Sales Hub in Mexico

COMEXI GROUP

The hub, located in Monterrey, will provide service to its customers in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, especially in terms of after-sales service and spare parts supply.

October 12, 2023

Robotics

Robotic Pill Fulfillment Modules at the VA Get a Retrofit

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs calls in help to redesign a robotics system for automating its prescription fulfillment processes, after its first failed attempt.

August 4, 2023

Sustainability

PennPac Responds to Synthetic Paper Demand

PennPac Co.

PennPac is offering an eco-friendly advantage to synthetic paper technology.

October 12, 2023

Sustainability

MSU Developing Residential Compostable Food Packaging

The PLA material would ideally work in residential compost piles.

October 11, 2023

Flexible packaging

Chemical Recycling Closes the Loop for Arla’s Cheese Maturing Bags

A pilot conducted by Arla Foods results in a circular packaging for the cheese maturing bags used by the dairy foods company.

October 10, 2023

Flexible packaging

Stealthily Healthy Tropicana Design Reassures Parents, Engages Kids

For this all-new entry into the kids' smoothie category, designers had to both reassure health- and nutrition-minded parents on the shelf with a trusted brand, while still delighting kids at the breakfast table, lunch table, soccer practice, or beyond.

October 10, 2023