Robotics

ABB debuts new dual-arm collaborative robot technology that works side-by-side with humans

Developed initially for small parts assembly in the consumer electronics industry, ABB Robotics new YuMi fully collaborative, dual-arm, 14-axis robot handles payloads up to 500 g and is "precise enough to thread a needle."

October 1, 2015

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Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric shows off cage-free collaborative robot

Using special firmware and safety technology, Mitsubishi can turn any industrial robot into a cage-free, collaborative robotic system.

September 30, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Compact, wraparound case packer for washdown applications

Small-footprint machine features clean, open design, and is suited to washdown applications including beer and soft drinks. Handles wraparound cases or trays of varying heights.

September 29, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Parker Hannifin combines motion, machine and visualization in controller

Ben Furnish explains the flexibility of the Parker Automation Controller (PAC), which is shown controlling a delta robot at PACK EXPO.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Delkor’s Cabrio Case provides savings and simplicity in a shelf-ready single piece tray-hood

The Cabrio Case offers shipping protection for flexible packaging while easily converting to a tray hood for retail-ready shelf display. More cost-effective than a separate tray and hood, the Cabrio Case loads flat, ships flat, and displays vertically. Machine-cut edges enhance display.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Machinery/adhesive tape technology creates multipacks

The Multipack Solution from 3M comprises the company's Scotch® Clean Removal Multipack Tape and CEFMA bundling equipment to create multipacks without damaging the primary packaging. Able to create up to 70 packs/min, depending on application, The Multipack Solution is an alternative to multi-unit and promotional packaging such as bags, shrink wrap, chipboard and trays.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New technology for two-piece retail-ready display cases

Precision mandrel-forming technology allows for cases that will go through any distribution channel. Two-piece shelf-ready designs allow for maximum impact on the shelf.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Intelligrated offers full end-of-line integration services

Intelligrated now offers design engineering services, complete project management services, installation and commissioning, and complete lifecycle support including parts and modifications.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Compact, quiet stretch wrapper

Automated stretch wrapper from Arpac is so new it doesn't even have a name yet, but it's compact, super quiet, and smooth, says Arpac.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Stretch wrapper reduces energy and air consumption

New stretch wrapper from Wulftec replaces pneumatic cylinders with electric stepper motors so no compressed air is involved, meaning less energy is consumed and maintenance is simplified.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Automating palletizing & stretch-wrapping

Spectrum Brands-Pet, Home & Garden cuts labor and packaging material costs, while enhancing production speeds and worker safety.

September 27, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Aetna Group and TopTier join forces

Aetna Group and TopTier form strategic joint venture with complementary offerings in North America.

September 17, 2015

Cartoning

MGS Machine announces two key management moves

MGS welcomes Todd Abrahamson as Director of Sales and promotes Josh Pangier to Director of Project Management

September 15, 2015