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Robotics and automation have long proved their value on packaging lines for all markets.

The newly introduced RX Unit Pick Workcell is a fully automated robotic pharmacy order fulfillment system capable of handling thousands of different kinds of pre-packaged medicine.

Pro Mach Inc., an industry-leading integrated packaging solutions company, has acquired Ontario-based Zarpac Inc., a leading global provider of packaging line engineering, integration, and productivity services and solutions. 

Mounted on a Z-axis for vertical lift capabilities, the custom vacuum gripper based on FIPA’s TC Series can handle both individual boxes and whole layers, regardless of package position and size, without changing grippers or wasting vacuum flow.

Simplimatic Automation recently integrated a custom robotic cell for a customer in Denmark. 

In partnership with Karlville Development in Miami, FL, FlexPak is excited to be the first satellite location from its headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.  

A global leader and manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technologies, Lenze Americas recently released a servo adaptor for its g500 gearbox series. 

Simco-Ion is excited to introduce their newest innovation in Hazardous Location static control, the IQ Power HL Sensor and Interface.

There is growing interest in consolidating palletizing/stretch wrapping operations closer to the shipping dock or warehouse facility in order to free up space for additional packaging capacity.

Bunting Magnetics Co. announces the appointment of Kevin Bowen to the company’s advisory board. Bowen brings a wealth of corporate strategic development and manufacturing expertise to the nearly 60-year-old company.