Operational Excellence

Packaged Goods Companies Hesitant on Remote Access

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

December 9, 2022

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Controls & Machine Components

Rockwell Automation Offers Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Services

Rockwell Automation Inc.

Services combine Rockwell’s Industrial Cybersecurity Services and CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

December 9, 2022

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Latest Packaging Automation Trends for Cosmetics, Beauty Care

We asked Cosmetics & Beauty packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO to see what trends he felt were notable. Smart automation and cobots both stood out, as did improved late-stage customization capabilities among printers.

December 6, 2022

Robotics

ABB Expands Its RobotStudio® With Cloud-Enabled Functionality

ABB

ABB’s RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams.

December 8, 2022

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A Peek at PACK EXPO

It’s been four years since PACK EXPO International graced the halls of Chicago’s McCormick Place with its dynamic presence, and what a return it was.

November 30, 2022

Robotics

Delta ModTech Unveils Innovations at 2022 Technology Showcase

Delta ModTech

Delta ModTech and Frontier recently hosted the 2022 Technology Showcase, unveiling several new innovations and demonstrating them on-site in their Ramsey facility.

November 29, 2022

Operational Excellence

Will Digitalization Replace Sustainability as a Focus for Packagers?

As CPGs’ future growth increasingly depends on their ability to mitigate the effects of inflation on the supply chain, digitalization may overtake sustainability as a key driver.

November 28, 2022

Podcasts

unPACKed Podcast: What to Ask When Choosing Automation

Hear Bosch-Rexroth's Sean Spees highlight what CPGs should ask from automation suppliers to keep pace with shifting consumer demands.

November 18, 2022

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Fortuna Machine for Paperboard Can Holders

The CanCollar Fortuna machine from Westrock demonstrated its modularity and flexibility across the CanColllar family of paperboard can holders.

November 10, 2022

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Magic Gripper Vaccum Pickup

Vmeca showed a vacuum pickup end-of-arm tooling whose decentralized vacuum brings new reliability.

November 10, 2022

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Mixed-Case-Size Palletizing

AI software from CMES AI Robotics brings mixed-case-size depalletizing and repalletizing to robotic palletizing.

November 10, 2022

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Robotic Case Packing

Modular arrangement of delta-style robots on Blueprint Automation’s case packer features a Keba robotic platform

November 10, 2022

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Pump Dispenser Sorter

Arol’s Robo Sorter uses a Staubli robot to pick pump or spray dispensers from a conveyor and feed them down a chute.

November 10, 2022