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Jan/Feb 2025

Packaging World Jan/Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

AI is Transforming Packaging Manufacturing

AI is driving advancements in packaging efficiency with applications in areas like predictive demand forecasting, smart packaging design, and AI-powered robotics for smart factories.

January 14, 2025

New CEO Takes Helm at Robatech Group

Yves Ottiger assumes operational leadership at Robatech Group, succeeding Martin Meier, who led the company since 2018 and is going to continue to serve in an advisory role.

January 6, 2025

Reusable/Returnable

Cruise Line’s Breakfast Room Service Gets More Sustainable

As part of its Sail & Sustain sustainability program, Norwegian Cruise Line rolls out reusable Bento box-style serviceware for in-room breakfast service that uses certified circular PET.

December 10, 2024

The new Bento box-style serviceware used for in-room breakfast service onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s ships is reusable up to ‘potentially thousands of times’ and is made from 50% recycled PET from molecular recycling.

Clemson's Oeser and Williams Receive Packaging Scholarships

Clemson University announces two Fall 2024 awards. Maxwell Williams is the Robert Testin Outstanding Senior in Packaging Science winner, and Tim Oeser becomes the Packaging World Outstanding Packaging Science Senior.

December 9, 2024

Tim Oeser (left) and Maxwell Williams (right).

Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation Taps Generative AI

A small language model (SLM) AI integration with Rockwell's Design Studio develops patterns, writes ladder logic & inputs parameters around processes like filling or case packing. Operators interact with, refine and add smart objects to improve processes.

December 3, 2024

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Digital Transformation

AI Integration for Danone’s Factory Automation Data Management Tool?

Live at Automation Fair: Danone's Jerel Williams & Juan Lua use Rockwell's FactoryTalk AssetCentre for managing industrial automation data across packaging ops. They love it, and explain what works well and how a potential AI integration might improve it.

November 19, 2024

(from left) Jerel Williams and Juan Lua, automation managers at Danone, discuss FactoryTalk AssetCentre with Sharath Chander Reddy Baddam, software product engineer, Rockwell.

Digital Transformation

Unilever Optimizes Hellmann’s Mayo Fill Levels with AI-based Predictive Analytics

Live from Automation Fair: Unilever addressed mayonnaise fill level inconsistencies using Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk LogixAI, enhancing efficiency and reducing overfill giveaway through predictive analytics.

November 18, 2024

Unilever's Jean Ramos and Denis Catro de Almeida turned to Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk LogixAI, a solution designed to predict fill amounts using what could be called, 'a soft sensor approach

Filling, Capping & Closing

Accutek Packaging Showcases Latest Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2024

Accutek Packaging will be at Booth S-2166, displaying solutions in filling machines, labelers, and more, designed to meet the diverse needs of the packaging industry.

October 31, 2024

See Kolinahr Systems' Wraptor360 in Action at PACK EXPO International 2024

Visit Booth S-4029 to experience Kolinahr's automatic labeling designed for semi-automatic stretch wrappers.

October 31, 2024

Case/Tray Packing

Aetna Group at PACK EXPO 2024: Advanced Solutions For End-Of-Line Automation

Visit Booth N-4729, where Aetna Group will showcase a range of solutions, including the Robopac Robot S7, Technoplat PW, Masterwrap HD XL, and Auriga ATL.

October 30, 2024

Robopac's Robot S7

Bagging & Pouching

Mespack Unveils Its Latest Innovations at PACK EXPO: A Focus on Sustainable Packaging

Visitors to Booth S-2554 can see live demonstrations of Mespack's newest high-speed packaging solutions, including the MLC Series, HMR Series, and Hydroforma 660DS.

October 29, 2024

Mespack's HMR horizontal pre-made advanced carrousel system

Bagging & Pouching

Plan IT Launches RotoBagger and ComboPack at PACK EXPO International

Plan IT will showcase the RotoBagger, a high-speed, hygienic pre-made pouch packaging machine, and the ComboPack, an all-in-one bulk bagging system, in Booth LU-8735.

October 28, 2024

PLAN IT's Rotobagger

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