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EndFlex introduces its new all in one carton loading system called the Kartnr, a compact system that automatically forms, loads and closes a wide range of carton sizes at rates of up to 60 per minute.

 JLS Automation has named Jeremy Rothermel as Northeastern regional sales manager. He will report to Mike Newcome, vice president of Sales.

Trends are funny. Some trends seem to quickly grab the attention of the public, only to fizzle out after the launch of the next trend. In retail, this is most notable with the latest kids’ toy — as soon as the holidays have passed so has the hype.

Omron Foundation, the charitable arm of the industrial automation solutions provider, donated a new laboratory to give the students the opportunity to prepare for real-world engineering challenges.

Reshoring is a hot topic in the U.S. Politically charged, the practice promises an increase in jobs for workers, profits for manufacturers and a revival of the ‘"Made in the USA" movement. Here are measures for small- to medium-sized manufacturers to prepare for a manufacturing resurgence.

Regardless of what they are made of or what they contain, all sacks can be handled with ease with Piab's ergonomic Vaculex vacuum lifter. 

What exactly does it mean? That’s what I asked myself recently when I was at the Automate Show in Chicago. Let’s explore this buzzword.

Modern society has come a long way since the arrival of the Model T in 1908. From the early days of hand-cranking, no heat, unreliable mechanical performance and loud, dirty engines, there is no doubt that today’s automobile is a marvel by comparison.

Shockingly, 79% of automation distributors don't believe their customers understand the safety requirements of installing a collaborative robot. That’s according to the results of the "Global Robotics Report" by TM Robotics.

“Skills gap is worsening in U.S. manufacturing industry” paints a rather dire view on the state of manufacturing for the glass half-empty people, whereas the headline: “Addressing the skills gap in manufacturing” indicates that a more proactive problem-solving approach is occurring for the glass half-full crowd.