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What’s So Appealing About SCARA Robots?

May 4, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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).

GEODIS and Robopac Partner for Mobile Solution

February 24, 2021

The solution has improved GEODIS productivity and wrap quality.

Sales of Robotic Units in North America Increase

February 1, 2021

For first time on record, yearly non-automotive robotic orders are higher than automotive orders.

Kivnon Introduces Three New Mobile Robotics Solutions

January 22, 2021

Kivnon has expanded its mobile robot portfolio with a new range of automated forklifts and a new rotational lifting platform AGV/AMR.

5 Topics to Discuss with Your Packaging Line Integrator

Eric Collier

January 13, 2021

For many of today’s top CPGs, packaging line integrations have become routine investments; necessary for meeting changing market demands and improving the overall efficiency of production lines. The relative success of a packaging line integration can be determined by answering “yes” to three questions

Eco-Friendly Produce Packaging: A Cornucopia of Innovation

Dan Felton of AMERIPEN weighs in on Minnesota's packaging law

New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy

TIPA and Fresh-Lock® Launch New Portfolio of Home Compostable Pouch Closures

Events

February 19, 2025

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. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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May 20, 2025

Converters Expo

The Converters Expo brings together converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us at Lambeau Field for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing partners, discover the most up-to-date testing and prototyping equipment, network with like-minded industry professionals, and learn the latest in printing and packaging.

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