Robotics

Small Potato Producer Gets a Grip on Growth via Robotics

Using robotics to fuel growth while staying competitive, a leading North American grower, shipper, and packer of bite-sized potatoes is keeping costs down and employment and production up.

August 3, 2022

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Robotics

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes Robotic Order Fulfillment Automation

Three robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.

June 27, 2022

Robotics

Robots’ Hygienic Features, Precision Spur Pharmaceutical Applications

A number of new robotic technologies meet the pharma industry’s need for greater automation, offering solutions for capping, pick-and-place, and other processes.

August 3, 2022

Cartoning

MG America Horizontal Cartoner Is Compatible With Range of Primary Packaging Formats

MG America

See it at PACK EXPO International Booth W-15003! The Cariba C221 intermittent motion horizontal cartoner capable of producing up to 120 cartons/min.

August 2, 2022

Cartoning

Bob McAtee Retiring From Triangle Package Machinery

Triangle Package Machinery Company

Bob McAtee, Western Regional Sales Manager, is retiring after nearly 10 years with Triangle.

August 2, 2022

Converting equipment

Nobelus Acquires AccuFilm

Nobelus

Nobelus is expanding its slitting operations with the acquisition of AccuFilm's equipment.

August 1, 2022

Shrink wrapping

Eastey Relocates Production Operations to Big Lake, Minnesota

Eastey

Eastey relocated its manufacturing operation to a larger building in Big Lake, MN. The building will be the new home for its sealer and tunnel production operations, including metal fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, product testing, and more.

August 1, 2022

Robotics

Robots Reduce Labor, Enhance Product Safety in Primary Food Packaging

OEMs introduce new delta robots engineered to meet IP69K ratings and with enhanced vision systems and end-of-arm tools to handle pick-and-place functions in food packaging applications.

August 1, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Multi-Conveyor Builds Product Settling Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor

The system is designed to settle small cups of individually packaged granulated beverage inside of open-flap cases to ensure a level sealing surface when the corrugated case reaches the final packing area ahead.

July 29, 2022

Robotics

Fanuc America Expands Michigan Campus to Accommodate Automation Demand

FANUC America

Fanuc’s West Campus expansion will expand its operational space in Oakland County, Mich., to nearly 2 million sq ft. The construction will include a 655,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility to house manufacturing, engineering and R&D projects.

July 29, 2022

Cartoning

Stacy Schmeiser Hired as Western Regional Sales Manager for SOMIC Packaging

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

Schmeiser is based in Phoenix and brings 30 years of experience to the job. He will report directly to CEO Peter Fox.

July 29, 2022

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Morrison Container Handling Solutions Host Build Day for PMMI's PACK Challenge

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

PACK Challenge, a real-world, end-to-end competition at PMMI produced PACK EXPO International 2022 (Oct. 23-26, McCormick Place, Chicago), continued momentum with a Build Day hosted at Morrison Container Handling Solutions on July 12.

July 29, 2022

Flexible packaging

Coffee Brands Perk Up Packaging

Three brands—Oakland Coffee Works, Dilworth Coffee, and Compound Foods—embrace storytelling in their package design to differentiate their products in the competitive coffee market.

July 28, 2022