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The embrace of robotics in packaging makes sense as the industry aims for efficient, error-free production. By effectively utilizing this technology, companies can improve every stage of the packaging process while addressing workforce turnover concerns. Recent advancements in robotics have led to significant improvements.

With bans on PFAS and polystyrene popping up across the packaging landscape, Bill Kuecker and Emily Parsons of Solenis explain how a new generation of molded fiber is responding to the call for sustainable packaging options that also offer high performance.

The Case Forming Machinery Market is projected to grow from $2.78 billion in 2022 to $4.12 billion by 2030, driven by demand for automated and sustainable packaging solutions. Learn more about cutting-edge forming and packing solutions.

As someone who heads the U.S. operations of Germany’s SOMIC, Peter Fox is intimately familiar with the different approaches that North America and Europe take to secondary and end-of-line packaging. In this interview, Fox shares those insights as well as what he sees as overarching trends in packaging.

Recent advancements in palletizing include Orbis's durable pallet, Premier Tech's TOMA™ automation solutions, BW Flexible Systems' high-speed palletizer, and Robotiq's versatile robotic solutions.

Cartons are vital in pharmaceuticals and food. At PACK EXPO 2024, Bradman Lake unveiled a High-Speed End Load Cartoner, and R.A Jones will supply McIlhenny Company with four Legacy CS-600 cartoners for TABASCO®. IWK Packaging introduced the CH 4 for delicate pharmaceuticals, highlighting efficiency in cartoning.

Ecommerce revenue in the U.S. is expected to grow by 51% from 2024 to 2029, reaching $1.8 trillion, driving demand for innovative packaging solutions. Companies like R.R. Donnelley & Sons are enhancing label production, Packsize is focusing on on-demand sustainable boxes, and MCS Inc. is exploring high-speed inkjet systems to replace adhesive labels with direct printing on packaging materials.

While paper packaging in many ways is more naturally eco-friendly than plastic packaging, Sun Chemical is busy developing inks and coatings solutions to ensure that true recyclability is achieved as the ‘paperization’ trend gains steam.

Packaging Strategies’ recent reporting on PACK EXPO International 2024 – though extensive – represents a mere fraction of the networking and expertise sharing that will take place at the event.

In this interview, Niels van den Boogert and Bobby Bauman of AMMEGA discuss CPG firms’ evolving conveyor needs as warehouses and distribution centers become increasingly automated.