Conveying & accumulation

Septimatech Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Septimatech Group celebrates its 30th year of contributing toward improving packaging line efficiency for numerous globally renowned consumer goods brands.

June 9, 2023

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Robotics

ABB Robotics Opens U.S. Packaging and Logistics Headquarters

ABB Robotics

ABB’s new robotics packaging and logistics headquarters, located in Alpharetta, Ga., will serve as its dedicated center for robotic automation solutions in the logistics and packaging industries.

June 8, 2023

Secondary Packaging

Palletizers Demystified (at Least Somewhat)

Here’s to a better understanding of, and an increased appreciation for, the cornerstone of end-of-line packaging automation.

June 7, 2023

Robotics

Brian Hutton, President of Columbia/Okura, to Retire

Columbia/Okura LLC

After more than 17 years leading the company, Brian Hutton, president of Columbia/Okura, will retire effective August 18, 2023. Fred Robinson was appointed president and will take over responsibilities on July 1, 2023.

June 6, 2023

Operational Excellence

Column: Two interpack Takeaways

There was a lot to see and learn at the first interpack in six years. Here are two highlights.

June 5, 2023

Conveying & accumulation

Multi-Conveyor Builds Conveyor System for Company Requiring Maximum Flow Control

Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor built a multi-sectional stainless steel, wash down rated, 24VDC MDR (motor driven roller), conveyor system for a food application. It combines straight running and curved MDR with an incorporated 90° case turner.

June 5, 2023

Operational Excellence

Predictive Maintenance Rising Fast in Packaging and Processing

Packaging and processing companies increasingly use predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and cut maintenance costs.

June 2, 2023

Robotics

Roger Schnüriger Appointed Group Chief Financial Officer for Stäubli

Stäubli Corporation

Schnüriger was also appointed a member of Stäubli’s Group Executive Committee.

June 1, 2023

Robotics

Nick Szczechowski Appointed Regional Sales Manager for Brenton

Brenton

Szczechowski will cover the Midwest region and work with distributors, integrators, OEMs, and end-user customers to grow the company’s end-of-line packaging systems.

May 31, 2023

Robotics

ABB Launches Robotics Training Program

ABB Robotics

The ABB Robotics Education Package consists of a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials, and a globally recognized technical qualification.

May 30, 2023

Controls & Machine Components

Adaptive Packaging Machine’s Multi-Carrier Track Gets Wireless Boost

The devices on the shuttles/carriers on this linear track system are wirelessly controlled by CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless tech, allowing grippers on these carriers to perform tasks on product while moving through the equipment.

May 24, 2023

Conveying & accumulation

Septimatech Appoints Quinn Martin OEM and International Sales & Marketing

Septimatech Group Inc.

Martin’s focus will be on increasing Septimatech's market share in key regions such as Europe, Asia, and South America.

May 23, 2023

Robotics

Hai Robotics Announces New Structure to Its U.S. Leadership

Hai Robotics

With its revamped leadership structure, Hai Robotics USA will provide enhanced support to the rapidly growing North American market while meeting customers' demands and needs more effectively.

May 19, 2023