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JLS Automation Launches High Payload Product Handling Solution

February 6, 2020

JLS Automation is helping meat and poultry producers work more efficiently and safely with a new, sanitary high-load bulk product handling solution.

KPM Analytics Appoints Brian Mitchell as CEO

February 4, 2020

Mitchell previously served as Chairman, President & CEO of Spectro Scientific Inc., a global largest supplier of fluid analysis instrumentation, software and data analytics supporting the machine condition monitoring markets.

IIoT-Enhanced Pneumatics Keep Packaging Machines Running Efficiently

Mark Densley

January 27, 2020

With the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), packaging original equipment manufacturers are finding significant opportunities to improve the operation of pneumatics technology, helping users boost energy efficiency, enhance safety and cut downtime and maintenance costs.

Digitalized Data Is Sustaining the Supply Chain

Stuart Gannon

January 23, 2020

From fragmented thinking, to out of date infrastructures and poor processes, there is a long list of reasons why supply chains can become unsustainable. But, according to a luxury packaging provider, digitalized data is set to transform the industry in a big way.

Automation

Giving the Human-Machine Interface a More Human Touch

There are more opportunities for machinery to respond directly to input from human operators.

Clark Kromenaker

January 16, 2020

As automation technologies progress, there are more opportunities for machinery to respond directly to input from human operators. This is why a good human-machine interface (HMI) is extremely important.

Spotlight Feature

Best Practices for Packaging Line Optimization

Experts share tips and ideas on taking your packaging line to the next level.

Kristen Kazarian

January 10, 2020

Optimizing a packaging line is a journey. And there are many variables to consider in the quest. If one machine or component isn’t working, it can wreak havoc on your entire line — with labor costs, downtime and of course finding the root of the issue.

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

Nigel Smith

January 10, 2020

Given that robots boost productivity, profitability and quality, it’s no surprise they are rife. In fact, it is estimated three million industrial robots will be in use globally by 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

Piab Group Acquires TAWI Group

January 8, 2020

Piab Group has entered into an agreement to acquire TAWI Group, a leading manufacturer of smart lifting solutions with global reach.

Take a Picture, You'll Eat Better?

Food App places bets on healthier choices by consumers.

January 3, 2020

Foodvisor, a new Health Tech app, was created to help people eat smart so that they can feel better and live healthier and better lives. It is a highly advanced AI-powered food diary that provides automatic photo recognition and personalized nutritional coaching.