Robotics

Survey: Costly Workforce Driving Robotics and Automation Adoption

According to Packaging World’s inaugural Annual Outlook Report survey, the workforce is the number one reason by far for adopting robotics, as 61% were looking to add specifically to reduce labor costs.

May 21, 2025

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 54

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

Mettler-Toledo Helps Manufacturers Cut Costs and Risk with Test Before You Invest Program

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection

The program offers manufacturers the opportunity to conduct hands-on testing of product inspection equipment with their own samples to gather performance data and receive support before purchasing.

May 20, 2025

Robotics

Motion Controls Robotics Celebrates 30 Years of Robotic Solutions with Maximize Open House Event

The event, on June 25 at MCRI's headquarters in Fremont, Ohio, will feature live demonstrations, networking opportunities, and an industry panel discussion.

May 20, 2025

Bio-based

Community Poll: Bio-based and Fiber Packaging

Learn what aspects of fiber packaging your peers value most.

May 20, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: RAIN Spring Water Supercharges Packaging via Automation, Cobot Palletization

How can packaging line operations move more efficiently? For RAIN Pure Mountain Spring, cobot palletization, alongside other automation improvements speeds up packaging line operations while allowing for labor reallocation.

May 20, 2025

Conveying & accumulation

Elevating Irregular Shaped Product … on Cleated Flights? No Problem.

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor engineers and ships a cleated incline conveyor that tackles 11' elevation of uniquely shaped coffee pods on a mere 1.5"-tall cleated flights.

May 19, 2025

Coding & Marking

Metering System Solves Date Coding Woes for Olly Containers

To fix inconsistent date coding for Olly supplements, co-man MSI turned to a Morrison CHS metering system for accurate container placement.

May 19, 2025

Sustainability

Maryland Passes Packaging EPR Law; Industry Groups Weigh In

Maryland becomes the sixth state to adopt packaging EPR legislation, prompting a range of reactions from industry groups as the state moves toward a producer-funded recycling system.

May 16, 2025

Recycling

NEXTLOOPP Americas’ Inaugural Meeting Confirmed

NEXTLOOPP

The meeting will launch NEXTLOOP's initiative focused on creating a circular economy for post-consumer, food-grade polypropylene packaging in the region.

May 16, 2025

Coding & Marking

LEIBINGER Expands with Atlanta Commercial Excellence Center

LEIBINGER

The center will enhance customer engagement and support its growth in the Americas.

May 16, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Packsize Announces Partnerships with Sitma and Paccurate

Packsize International, LLC

Packsize's collaborations aim to provide a more comprehensive suite of eco-friendly packaging options and expand the company's reach in the global market.

May 16, 2025

Inspect/detect/checkweigh/x-ray

ALPS Inspection Supports Michigan State University’s Packaging Alumni Association

ALPS Inspection

This sponsorship by ALPS Inspection aims to contribute to scholarships, career development, and networking opportunities for students within Michigan State's packaging program.

May 15, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Stasher's Silicone Stretch Lids, Tetra Pak Develops Reusable Transport Crates, and Activist Skincare Utilizes Pouch Refills

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from Stasher, Tetra Pak, and Activist Skincare from ThePackHub's Innovation Zone.

May 15, 2025