In interview with the CEO of the robotic packaging machinery manufacturer, a big focus is the state of the economy and the availability of qualified workers.

Though a lot of modern equipment available on the market today can come pretty close, the assumption that a single tool can be a cure-all is an unrealistic one. Automation and robotics have become indispensable in modern manufacturing and warehousing, driving efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. But with so many variables in play, it can be overwhelming to determine where to start. 

The iFTS will be showcased alongside R.A Jones’ Criterion CLI-100 cartoner at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023.

The 185,000-square-foot addition will nearly double the size of the company’s current production space, optimizing its operational capacity to meet the growing demand of the automation industry.

Cobotics brings several advantages to palletizing: a small footprint on the ground, flexibility by the possible movement of the equipment, and easy start-up and use.

Acquisition allows JLS to expand its full-line integration capabilities, including palletizing.

The picking productivity increase may solve one direct labor problem, but in doing so, it creates another. The company will now have to find space and people for manual pack & ship stations to accommodate the improved picking productivity.

 The two products are designed to properly handle eggs and various fruits, respectively. 

Universal Robots will supply cobot arms for Rapid Robotics’ deployment of cobot work cells around North America, which will allow Rapid Robotics to serve an even greater number of customers while maintaining the company’s swift deployment times.

Robotics and automation are changing the cartoning and case-packing landscape by providing faster packaging, taking up less space, improving workplace safety, and freeing up employees for other tasks.