Robotics

Robotic-based applications have a large place in the packaging industry throughout all categories.

ARTICLES

Automation

10 Artificial Intelligence Innovations Impacting the Packaging Industry in 2021

As we enter the second half of 2021, we can expect AI-driven innovation to have a major impact on packaging design and production.

Doug Walker

July 15, 2021

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As part of AI innovation, companies are using machines and algorithms to create smarter packaging solutions. The use of 3D printing is being used increasingly in industrial applications, and it's not only designers who will be impacted by these new technologies.

Industry 4.0 Elettric80 Launches the Unicorn System

More Efficient and Sustainable Automation for the Tissue Sector

June 28, 2021

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The new model of Laser Guided Vehicle for the tissue sector can lift and move reels up to 3 - 5 tons in weight and 3 meters in diameter. The result is greater flexibility, enhanced safety and less waste

Case Study

Automated Palletizing of Beverages in a Cold Room

While palletizing cartons is a regular automation application, doing so from a cold room (with regular cleaning done with hosed water) is a specific challenge. Motion Controls Robotics overcame these by using vacuum technology from Piab supplied by Neff Group Distributors.

June 16, 2021

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Bringing sweet tea and juice to the market requires palletizing the cases filled with respective bottles to be palletized for transportation to retail outlets. Due to their perishable nature, they are stored in cold rooms.

Automation

J. Skinner Baking Automation is a Piece of Cake

May 7, 2021

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Thanks to a modular machine system, a complex classic dessert is packaged with accuracy and speed.

What’s So Appealing About SCARA Robots?

Dean Elkins

May 4, 2021

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Manufacturers are reevaluating their production capacity and implementing new technologies to deal with the uptick in demand.

PMI KYOTO Develops New End-of-Line Packaging System for Bar Products

April 13, 2021

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The complete EOL system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase bar packaging efficiency.

Case Study: Automation

Taking the Next Step in Automation

Overcoming the Challenges to Automate Manufacturing

Del Williams

April 10, 2021

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Working with an expert fabricator and integrator flexible enough to customize can help meet requirements while expediting completion.

Spotlight: Market Outlook

Packaging Market Outlook

A global increase in food and beverage consumption is spurring growth

Derrick Teal

March 22, 2021

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We published our 2020 Packaging Outlook at this time last year. And, well, the timing of that couldn’t have been worse. This thing that shall not be named really started affecting the world shortly thereafter.

Digitec Galaxus AG Orders 40 Workstations with Logivations Artificial Intelligence Software

March 15, 2021

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Logivations W2MO uses neural networks running on a GPU, which can "learn" certain patterns so that goods can be automatically recognized, counted and/or measured.

Automation

The Future of Human Machine Interfaces 4.0

With touch displays, remote control and other advances, HMIs are now a part of everyday machines.

Kristen Kazarian

March 12, 2021

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The HMI market was valued at U.S. $4.3 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $5.6 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period (ResearchandMarkets).