Robotics

The Massman Companies Launches New Website

The new website describes the capabilities of the multiple companies that make up The Massman Companies.

September 1, 2020

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Robotics

Bosch Rexroth Announces Management Changes in North America

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Paul Cooke, President and CEO of Bosch Rexroth North America, will retire on December 31, 2020 after 38 years with Bosch. His successor as of December 1, 2020, will be Greg Gumbs.

August 31, 2020

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Vertical Integration Rules at Incobrasa

From blow molding PET bottles to welding 4-L steel cans to injection molding of plugs that seal those cans, this edible oil producer is a big believer in self manufacture.

August 30, 2020

Cartoning

JLS Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Virtual Founder’s Day Event

JLS Automation

As part of its 65th anniversary celebration, JLS held a virtual Founder’s Day event on August 19, 2020.

August 27, 2020

Robotics

New ABB App Simplifies Robot Installations

ABB Robotics

ABB’s new RobotStudio AR viewer app provides a quick and convenient way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into a process using a smartphone or tablet.

August 21, 2020

Robotics

Cobot Automates Icing Process

A collaborative robot takes on the repetitive task of icing gourmet cookies, delivering speed and efficiency while easing workers’ ergonomic discomfort.

August 18, 2020

Cartoning

Schubert North America Appoints Director of Finance

Schubert North America

Ana Pryor was appointed Director of Finance for Schubert North America.

August 17, 2020

Robotics

Columbia/Okura’s Palletizer Now Part of Universal Robots UR+ Application Kits

Columbia/Okura LLC

Columbia/Okura LLC announced its miniPAL collaborative palletizer, featuring the UR10e robot, has been certified and added to the Universal Robots UR+ Applications Program.

August 17, 2020

Secondary Packaging

Multipacker Helps Historic Brewery Juggle Multiplying SKUs

There’s a lot more than bock beer in Shiner, Texas. A new automated secondary packaging system allowed Spoetzl Brewery to expand its range of formats, automate variety packs, and ultimately, reach all new cohorts of beer drinkers.

August 12, 2020

Robotics

Robotics Special Report: Making Sense of ANSI R15.06 and ANSI B155.1

To determine the right standards approach for your organization, it’s helpful to understand how standards are structured, which responsibilities and requirements are associated with the standards, and ISO restrictions.

August 11, 2020

Robotics

Robotics Special Report: Vision Enables Tube Picking/Placing at 160/min

A new SCARA robotic cell developed for the collation of cosmetic tubes uses vision software and specially designed end-of-arm tooling.

August 7, 2020

Robotics

Robotics Special Report: E-Commerce Requires new Solutions

New robot technology addresses the specific needs of e-commerce packaging, including mixed pallet loads, labor challenges, and a variety of secondary packaging formats.

August 6, 2020

Robotics

Motion Controls Robotics at Virtual Converter Expo

Motion Controls Robotics will showcase its robotic roll handling systems at the 2020 Virtual Converter Expo.

August 5, 2020