Robotics

Cobots and EOATs and AI, Oh My!

Fascinating new developments in heavy-payload collaborative robots, end-of-arm tools, and Artificial Intelligence among others allow robots to take on increasingly complex packaging tasks while offering simplicity of use.

September 1, 2022

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Robotics

Delicate Strudel Dough Picked and Packed in Enclosure-Free Robot Cell

At Weinbergmaier GmbH in Vienna, Sissi and Franz—as their human operators have quaintly named the two Stäubli robots—pack high-quality strudel dough in perfect synchronization within a cycle time of 1.5 sec.

August 31, 2022

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Columbia/Okura Celebrates 1000th Palletizing System

Columbia/Okura LLC

Columbia/Okura LLC recently celebrated the milestone of shipping its 1,000th robotic palletizer.

August 31, 2022

Robotics

AMRs Offer Transport Efficiency in Packaging Operations

Autonomous mobile robots are making inroads into packaging plants, where they are being used to transport materials and load machines; some can even be integrated with cobots.

August 29, 2022

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JLS to Demonstrate Case Packing of SUPs at PACK EXPO International

JLS Automation

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-2564! JLS will showcase its Osprey® case packer’s latest feature, which allows for vertical pack of stand-up pouches.

August 29, 2022

Robotics

Advanced EOATs and Easier Changeover Speed Robot Adoption

Versatile suction-cup and human-like gripping end-of-arm tools, as well as a solution for quick EOAT changeover are among the newest components advancing robotics in packaging.

August 27, 2022

Robotics

Smarter Robots: AI, Machine Learning, and 3D Vision

New robotic technologies under the artificial intelligence umbrella make make it possible to now automate complex packaging tasks.

August 25, 2022

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OEMs Bring the Benefits of Cobots to Palletizing

Higher payloads, an extended reach, ease of programming and operation, and greater security features allow new cobots to be used for palletizing operations.

August 23, 2022

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Kawasaki Robotics to Debut Scalable Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth N-5946! Kawasaki Robotics will showcase low-cost and entry level products to high-end automation solutions for every type of end-of-line application.

August 18, 2022

Robotics

COVID-19, Technology Advancements Drive Robot Adoption

Part I of Packaging World’s 2022 Robot Report explores how new challenges are driving the development of robot technologies for primary food and pharma packaging, case packing, and palletizing/depalletizing.

August 17, 2022

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ProMach Pharma to Showcase Line Integration Services at PACK EXPO International

ProMach

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-17002! ProMach’s Pharma business unit will showcase a turnkey packaging line, which includes all equipment from vial and syringe filling to case packing, at the Healthcare Packaging Pavilion.

August 17, 2022

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Six-Axis Robots Gently Depalletize, Clean Cosmetics Bottles

Italian contract manufacturer Cosmint installs a new robotic depalletizing cell designed to clean and manipulate high-end, preprinted cosmetic bottles without leaving a scratch.

August 15, 2022

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Ease-of-Use, Programming are Table Stakes for Palletizing Robots

Seventy-five percent of CPGs are now using robotics for end-of-line packaging operations. A new palletizer from Iris Factory Automation using a Kawasaki robot meets the growing need for robotics that are flexible and simple to operate.

August 10, 2022