Almond clusters packed by robots

Robotic pick and place of chocolate-covered almond clusters is one of the highlights at Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate.

Pat Reynolds

Nov 23, 2009

At Madison's Grand Avenue Chocolate in La Verne, CA, Thiele pick-and-place equipment puts thermoformed trays on parallel conveyor belts and two Quattro robots from Adept do the rest. Either 6-, 9-, or 12-cavity trays can be packed. Look for additional details in upcoming issues of Packaging World.

Machinery Basics

10 Different Types of Labeling Machines for Your Product

What are the Different Types of Multipacking Equipment?

Get a Quick Overview of Conveyors

Learn How Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work

The hands-on curriculum behind the patch is intended to change the perception of packaging, teach basic recycling, promote packaging degree programs, teach girls to create a personal sustainability plan, and to make a career in packaging seem “cool” by exposing the scouts to people (especially women) that exemplify cool packaging careers.

Girl Scouts Introduce SPE Foundation-Backed Sustainable Packaging Patch

The new Girl Scout Gold Award SPE Foundation Grant is now available for eligible Girl Scouts who wish to make a positive impact on community recycling, sustainability, or diversity in STEM, helping fund scout troops interested in participating.

The new Johnson's Baby Refill cartons include visual cues and instructions to refill the original packaging.

Johnson’s Introduces Range of Baby Refill Cartons

OEMs can use remote services to solve many issues without the need to travel to end-users' plants, but some problems still require in-person assistance.

Practical Applications for the Future of Remote Services

Amazon’s AI Model Intuitively Right-Sizes Packaging

Supporting Demand for Plastic-Free Packaging with APP’s Foopak Bio Natura

How Can You Honor a Leader?

Induction into the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is the highest honor in our industry. Submit your leader to be considered for the Class of 2024 now through June 10th. New members will be inducted at PACK EXPO International in Chicago

How AI is reshaping CPG manufacturing operations

Today’s CPG companies are faced with mounting challenges in their manufacturing operations. You have the data that could help you, but can you turn that data into knowledge? See how artificial intelligence can help. Learn what’s working for Pfizer, Post, and Smithfield.

Products

Almond clusters packed by robots

10 Different Types of Labeling Machines for Your Product

What are the Different Types of Multipacking Equipment?

Get a Quick Overview of Conveyors

Learn How Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal Machines Work

Girl Scouts Introduce SPE Foundation-Backed Sustainable Packaging Patch

Johnson’s Introduces Range of Baby Refill Cartons

Practical Applications for the Future of Remote Services

Amazon’s AI Model Intuitively Right-Sizes Packaging

Supporting Demand for Plastic-Free Packaging with APP’s Foopak Bio Natura

Low-Voltage Motor Control Center

Recyclable Paper Packaging Tape for Carton Sealing

Conveyor Loader for Sliced Foods

Mar/Apr 2024

Craft Brew 2024

PACK EXPO East Showcase 2024

Jan/Feb 2024

Special Report: How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve CPG Manufacturing Operations

Cartoning eBook

Cobot Palletizers

AMRs For Use On The Packaging Floor