Operational Excellence

Packaging Executives offer Intuitive Automation Advice

Companies are struggling to simplify machine operation, but those who have been successful have advice on implementing intuitive automation.

August 11, 2023

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Robotics

New Robotics Systems Handle Packaging Customization

Packaging machinery OEMs engineer systems for primary packaging that integrate robotics to speed product customization by eliminating manual processes.

August 11, 2023

Cartoning

JLS Automation Adds Duane Carter as Vice President of Human Resources

JLS Automation

In his new role, Carter will further strengthening the company’s culture, including talent management and development, continuing JLS’ commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring compliance, and executive leadership consultation and coaching.

August 11, 2023

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Kuka to Highlight Processing, Palletizing and Logistics Automation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

KUKA Robotics Corporation

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-3236! Kuka will showcase various innovative automation solutions for specific handling applications, including its KR 3 Delta HM Hygienic robot and in a bag palletizing cell KR IONTEC robot.

August 9, 2023

Workforce

Career Accessibility Bridges Packaging Skills Gap

The packaging industry has a staffing problem, and a combination of education and rethinking the workplace may be the solution.

August 8, 2023

Robotics

Patrick Davis Appointed Regional Sales Manager for Brenton

Brenton

In his new role, Davis will work with east coast end-user customers and integrators to grow the company’s end-of-line packaging systems.

August 7, 2023

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation to Debut 3D Bin Picking Multi-Robot Demo at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Mitsubishi Electric Automation

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth # C-2508! Mitsubishi Electric Automation will demonstrate its 3D bin picking robot demo that’s ideal for automating packaging processes.

August 4, 2023

Robotics

AI and ML: The Two Biggest Trends in Robotics Today

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications for packaging robotics are growing rapidly, helping robots perform tasks more efficiently and eliminating the need for manual programming.

August 4, 2023

Operational Excellence

Factory Automation Shines as a Workforce Solution

Most packaging and processing executives say automation has successfully addressed labor issues, but ensuring this technology is intuitive is more of a challenge.

August 3, 2023

Robotics

Confectioner Puts Counterflow Principle to Work

Sweet Candy Co. selected a robotic pick-and-place system to collate product into layers, then pick layers into cartons. Cartons are sold by weight, but stick weights vary by batch, so counts are adjusted on-the-fly for accurate weights and low giveaway.

August 1, 2023

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LinMot USA to Showcase Robotic Linear Motion Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Linmot

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-5414! LinMot USA will showcase its robotic DM pick-and-place with rotary table, SM pick-and-place with electric gripper module, and an example of inline capping with a LinMot PR02 linear rotary motor.

August 1, 2023

Robotics

Integrated Robotic Packaging Line Future-Proofs Car Wash Supplier

Car wash supplier Sonny’s knew that to meet its ambitious sales goals for a quickly growing 2.5-gal detergent format, a semi-automated legacy system wouldn’t cut it. The resulting integrated robotic packaging line is the jewel of its newly opened facility

July 21, 2023

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Cama North America to Showcase Augmented Reality, Robotic Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Cama North America

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #C-5542! Cama will showcase solutions for shelf-ready packaging and variety packs, as well as multiple cartoning, sleeving, and case packing systems to improve production, efficiency, and sustainability.

July 21, 2023