Nigel Smith is the CEO of TM Robotics. Smith directs the overall growth and development of TM Robotics. Smith founded TM Robotics after holding a number of positions at Toshiba International. While at Toshiba, he was responsible for the sales, marketing and support of the company’s PLC and Industrial Robot product range.

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).

Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

Nigel Smith

October 3, 2019

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Until a few years ago, the phrase ‘Industrial Revolution’ was largely associated with radical engineering changes that transformed industry. Two centuries later, we’re experiencing another shift in the manufacturing landscape, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

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Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.

Kristen Kazarian

Nigel Smith

September 11, 2018

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Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.

Toshiba Machine SCARA robot from TM Robotics

Machinery Technology: Robotics

Robotic Solution for Food Packaging

Reduced size, higher speeds optimize automated loading system.

Nigel Smith

June 14, 2018

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Fold it, seal it, tape it, box it, pick it, place it — automate it. These are the separate processes that Finland-based Orfer Oy needed to automate to speed up its packaging operations. However, automating these processes without expanding factory floor space proved to be a challenging feat.

Converters Expo South

Converters Expo South is a one day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers. With hundreds of attendees expected, Converters Expo South will be the place to find manufacturing partners, check out testing and prototyping equipment, meet with producers of disposables and learn the latest in flexo printing and packaging.

Your one-stop shop for all things converting is back in 2020 with additional exhibit space! Celebrating 13 years as the only one-day expo exclusively located in the Midwest, Converters Expo unites converters of paper, film, plastics and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers.

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2020 January

The January 2020 Packaging Strategies offers a culmination of tips and best practices in “Best Practices for Packaging Line Optimization,” and the 2020 Packaging Design Forecast, along with articles on fiber laser marking, HMIs with a more human touch, rigid plastic sustainability and more!

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