Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Robotics Special Report: Addressing Labor Shortages can ‘Help Feed the World’

Robot manufacturer develops a system to alleviate the lack of labor in the nut industry that can sort nuts at the final stage of the conditioning process.

Premier Tech has developed the PSR robotic solution to speed the sorting of nuts at the final stage of the conditioning process.
Premier Tech has developed the PSR robotic solution to speed the sorting of nuts at the final stage of the conditioning process.

A 2019 business intelligence report on robotics from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, cited a lack of qualified and available labor in the workforce and the need to increase throughput as the key trends driving the expansion of robots. Most recently, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, robots have come to the fore as a way for manufacturers to more safely keep workers socially distanced on the factory floor and maintain operations.


Read related articles from Packaging World:

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Looking for engineering services? Our curated list features 100+ companies specializing in civil, process, structural, and electrical engineering. Many also offer construction, design, and architecture services. Download to access company names, markets served, key services, contact information, and more!
Download Now
Researched List: Engineering Services Firms
Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics
What's in store for CPGs in 2025 and beyond? <i>Packaging World</i> editors explore the survey responses from 118 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG <i>Packaging World</i> readers for its new Annual Outlook Report.
Download
Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics