Over the nine years I've covered the meat and poultry industries, visiting plants and seeing the ways in which processors produce their products, I've watched as the industry slowly moved portions of its operations toward a more automated “experience".
When I was asked to write a blog about the upcoming PACK EXPO International scheduled for November in Chicago, I began to think about what the show has meant to me over the years.
It is no secret that robots and automation are in big demand in the packaging industry, from pick and place applications to robotic palletizing and everywhere in between.
From innovative packaging formats to advances in automation, the latest packaging and processing technology is on display and in-action at PACK EXPO every year.
The majority of independent system integration companies questioned in a global survey believes the outlook for the automation industry will improve in 2013.
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) recently released data about the North American robotic industry, revealing that sales are up and proving that robots are here to stay, aiding in the efficiency and speed of the food and beverage packaging industry.
Professionals in robotics and automation are gearing up for a grand event with next month’s Automate 2013 - use this article to figure out all you need to know to prepare.
