Robotics

Precision Automation Celebrates 75 Years of Business

2021 marked a milestone anniversary for the Precision Automation® organization as it celebrated 75 years of business. Fred Rexon Sr. began the business by putting a lathe and a drill press in his garage, making parts for local companies.

May 23, 2022

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Robotics

Soft Robotics Expands Commercial Focus for its Artificial Intelligence Technology

Oxipital AI

Soft Robotics Inc. expanded commercial focus for its mGripAI™ artificial intelligence-enabled picking solutions to target the consumer goods, E-commerce, and logistics industries.

May 20, 2022

Robotics

RōBEX’s Robotic Automation Expo a Success

RōBEX

Cal Bowers, VP of Growth for RōBEX, estimated that 270 manufacturing customers, potential clients, industry partners, educators, and students attended the 3rd annual 2-day technology demonstration at RōBEX headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio.

May 16, 2022

Cartoning

Bradman Lake Ltd. Receives The Queen's Award for Enterprise

Bradman Lake Inc.

The company received the award in the International Trade category.

May 11, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Kevin Mauger, NCC Automated Systems, Named an Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Greater Philadelphia Award Finalist

NCC Automated Systems

According to Ernst & Young LLP, Mauger was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria—entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and impact—among other core contributions and attributes.

May 10, 2022

Digital Printing

PCMC Hosts Ribbon-cutting Event for its Packaging Innovation Center

Paper Converting Machine Co.

On April 26, Paper Converting Machine Co. (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, welcomed 70-plus customers, suppliers, and area supporters to its new Packaging Innovation Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tour, and overview presentation.

May 6, 2022

Retail display packaging

SOMIC Packaging Completes First U.S. Factory Acceptance Test

SOMIC Packaging, Inc.

SOMIC Packaging representatives conducted the first Factory Acceptance Test of a retail-ready packaging machine in North America at GOYA Foods.

May 6, 2022

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Sidel Receives Certification for its Vocational Training Programs

Sidel Group

Sidel received French Qualiopi Certification for its global training methodology, reinforcing its commitment to provide additional value to customers through long-term support programs.

May 5, 2022

Beverage

Live at the Craft Brew Conference: Is the Pint Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

Pandemic-related channel shifts subsided in 2021, and on-premise sales bounced back, but there are both encouraging and concerning signs for the craft brew industry. Brewers Association's Bart Watson captures the landscape in his State of the Industry.

May 4, 2022

Shrink wrapping

Tripack LLC to Open Manufacturing Facility in Florida

Tripack

In response to the growing demand for decorated aluminum cans in the beverage industry, Tripack announces plans to open a third manufacturing facility in Lakeland, Fla., that will have over 30,000 sq ft and space for multiple packaging lines.

May 3, 2022

Robotics

Soft Robotics Teams with Quest, Ossid to Develop a Robotic Handling/Packaging Solution for Primary Food Packaging

Oxipital AI

Soft Robotics teamed with Quest and Ossid to offer a robotic handling and packaging solution to the food industry powered by Soft Robotics' mGripAI™ technology.

May 2, 2022

PMMI News

LIVE from the ELC: CPGs Lean on OEMs to Help Navigate Sustainability, Workforce

A panel of packaging pros from Pepsi, Colgate, and ACH were asked how they’re tackling today’s challenges. Topping the list was earlier and more robust OEM participation, both in new sustainability projects and in selecting automation to replace labor.

April 28, 2022

Flexible packaging

Rebrand for Little Spoon Baby Food Reflects Fresh Approach

A packaging redesign for Little Spoon's organic baby food portfolio results in a more cohesive, impactful look across the brand's range of products.

April 27, 2022