The use of robotics in packaging is becoming increasingly popular as packagers demand faster and more precise operations from the front of the packaging line all the way to the end.
Changes are ahead for labeling— new label types, new technology and new machines are emerging. As with most types of machinery, versatility is in high demand, and labeling is no different.
The flexible packaging segment is proving its staying power as sales are up and more and more food and beverage products roll out onto store shelves in this format.
Over the last decade, the paperboard industry has seen sustainable practices go from the occasional application to the industry standard, achieving new benchmarks in packaging innovation.
Last year, Bradman Lake Group (www.bradmanlake.com) celebrated 20 years in North America. In 1992 the company, which started in the United Kingdom in 1948, expanded into the United States.
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.
