Robotics

Food industry is ideal for industrial robot adoption

A new PMMI report finds that manufacturers are increasingly using robots as costs have come down and the performance and dexterity of robotics have improved.

August 2, 2019

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Robotics

Voice of the packaging and processing industry: Robotics

Robot suppliers, contract packagers, OEMs and CPGs who participated in a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence, “Robotics 2019: Innovation 2 Implementation,” had a lot to say.

June 11, 2019

Robotics

Quick hits from PMMI’s new robotics report

Despite challenges with justifying ROI and a long learning curve, robots in packaging and processing are experiencing better-than-predicted growth. Here is a summary of findings.

June 7, 2019

Robotics

Indoor farming benefits from robotics

Automation reduces traditional labor at indoor farms where produce grows in large warehouses near retail chains.

June 6, 2019

Robotics

Pearson Packaging Systems’ Progressive Approach to Business

Turning the traditional machine builder model completely around, the OEM is breaking new ground in e-commerce and systems integration, while adopting cutting-edge technology, like blockchain. A risk? Yes. But it’s paying off with skyrocketing revenue.

June 4, 2019

Robotics

Robot use in packaging is booming, and the future looks even better

In the next five years, robotic functionality will drive a whole new system with richer algorithms, dynamic maneuverability, force control, and inherent safety, says a new report from PMMI Business Intelligence.

June 3, 2019

Robotics

4 automation trends to watch

From artificial intelligence to robotics and digital twins, these news stories capture ProFood World's coverage of the leading-edge automation trends you need to know.

May 31, 2019

Robotics

5G infrastructure will boost robot use in manufacturing

Industrial robots are often connected using a wired system because current conventional wireless speeds cannot support the level of speed needed for large scale cloud computing. A 5G infrastructure that carries more wireless data at much faster speeds could change that.

May 15, 2019

Robotics

Secondary packaging operations adopting robots at a blistering pace

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence reveals growth in use of robots throughout packaging but the demands of e-commerce fulfillment are revolutionizing end of line packaging operations, in particular.

May 9, 2019

Robotics

Industrial robots are outpacing forecasts for global growth

Due to the demands for flexibility to fulfill e-commerce orders, packaging is the second largest market for robots behind auto manufacturing, according to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence.

May 6, 2019

Robotics

Use artificial intelligence to make production more seamless

At CPG companies, AI can be used to help solve common industry challenges, such as product sorting, quality management, food safety, and even creating new recipes.

March 20, 2019

Robotics

Planning for the impact of automation on jobs

A new report from the Brookings Institution delves into the specifics by highlighting the areas and people most likely to be impacted in the near term.

March 18, 2019

Robotics

Give the robot the dirty, dull or dangerous job

The pros and cons of robots on the processing and packaging lines created a lot of discussion at the Top to Top Summit, where CPGs and OEMs come together to solve pressing manufacturing problems.

March 15, 2019