Robotics

Six-Axis Robots Continue to Thrive

New introductions in six-axis, articulated-arm robots for packaging applications offer a longer reach, greater flexibility, and more options for robotic palletizing.

August 5, 2021

Secondary Packaging: Page 71

Cartoning

Schubert Will Present its lightline Carton Packer at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Schubert North America

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SU-7651! Schubert will present its compact lightline Carton packer to a North American audience for the first time at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

August 4, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

Ranpak Announces the North American Launch of its Automated Packaging Solution

Ranpak

AutoFill is a high-speed, fully automated, end-of-line packaging system that optimizes void fill dispensing and maximizes throughput.

August 3, 2021

Palletizing/depalletizing

Hamrick Packaging Systems Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility

Hamrick Packaging Systems

Hamrick Packaging Systems, Inc. broken ground on a new 63,500 sq ft manufacturing facility in Brimfield, Ohio.

August 3, 2021

Robotics

Fanuc and MSSC Align to Address Shortage of Skilled U.S. Workers

FANUC America

Fanuc America and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) have united to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to certify more workers for careers in robotics and automation.

August 3, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Manufacturing: Machines Needed for a Smarter Plant Floor

With 67% of beverage manufacturers planning to eventually add additional packaging equipment to their operations, flexibility is the key element that is needed in new machinery.

July 30, 2021

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Matrix, Quest, Wexxar Bel to Showcase Integrated Packaging Line at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Matrix Packaging Machinery

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booths #C-2829 and #C-2825! Matrix, Quest, and Wexxar Bel will demonstrate how their integrated packaging line easily fills and packages candy mints.

July 30, 2021

Robotics

Fanuc to Demonstrate Automation Solutions at ATX West

FANUC America

Fanuc America will demonstrate a variety of automation solutions designed to help manufacturers improve their efficiency and maintain a competitive edge at ATX West in Booth #4201.

July 29, 2021

Robotics

ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group

ABB Robotics

ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer that will expand ABB’s robotics and automation solutions to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

July 21, 2021

Palletizing/depalletizing

Markem-Imaje to Exhibit End-to-end Supply Chain Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Markem-Imaje

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth C-2232! Markem-Imaje will demonstrate its packaging operations, including track-and-trace, serialization, and authentication.

July 21, 2021

Robotics

CMES Robotics Inc. and BTB Solutions to Exhibit De-palletization Solution at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

CMES Robotics Inc.

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth SL-6163! CMES Robotics Inc. will demonstrate its new random de-palletization solution with partner BTB Solutions.

July 20, 2021

Beverage

Increase in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine Needs

Manufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.

July 15, 2021

Conveying & accumulation

mk North America: Pallet-Handling Conveyor System

mk North America, Inc.

The newest addition to mk North America's line of pallet conveyors, the VersaFlex P08, is a small, flexible chain pallet-handling conveyor system that carries loads up to 22 pounds per pallet and can be easily altered to adapt to product changes.

July 14, 2021