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Universal Robots Hits Gold with Milestone Cobot

September 11, 2018

The Danish company celebrates unprecedented sales, awarding Kay Manufacturing from Chicago a golden cobot for purchasing its 25,000th unit.

Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

4 Ways to Leverage IIoT for Lean Packaging Line Improvements

Collecting the right data for interpretation does not need to be overwhelming.

Fred Susi

September 11, 2018

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) allows companies to collect and store seemingly unlimited data. For packaging line managers, project managers and plant managers, this translates to data about their line performance, productivity and line equipment.

PACK EXPO Show Preview

Get Ready for the Show: Pack Expo International 2018

Tips to master the Pack Expo International floor.

September 11, 2018

PACK EXPO International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO take place October 14–17 in Chicago. The show will bring together more than 2,500 exhibitors and 50,000 packaging industry professionals covering 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space.

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Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.

Kristen Kazarian

Nigel Smith

September 11, 2018

Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.

OMAC Column

Get Ready for IIoT: 5 Reasons to Implement PackML Now

Paul Redwood John Uber John Kowal

August 14, 2018

Your manufacturing goals for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are likely similar to your goals today—make production more efficient, cut costs and stay competitive. The challenge is charting the most effective path from today’s systems and best practices to tomorrow’s.

New Robotic Measuring System for Human-Robot Collaboration

August 13, 2018

The new rental-based force and pressure measurement system by Pilz offers a complete package for validation of human-robot collaborations (HRC) in accordance with ISO/TS 15066.

Blueprint Automation Appoints Jason Hogue Southeast Regional Sales Manager

August 9, 2018

Blueprint Automation has appointed Jason Hogue the Southeast Regional Sales Manager.

Dorner Announces Scholarship Recipient

July 28, 2018

Kristin Werner, a student at Hennepin Technical College in Minneapolis, Minn., has been named recipient of the 2018 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship, funded by Dorner.

Omron Introduces i4 SCARA Robot Line

July 27, 2018

Omron Corporation introduces a new line of SCARA robots, boasting sleek design and enhanced performance.

Vacuum Gripper is Small, Flexible and Powerful

July 24, 2018

Piab's Kenos KCS gripper enables a collaborative robot that can handle just about anything, anywhere, at any time.

The Brand Manager’s Guide to Chemistry in Fiber-Based Packaging

The Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida

Global Pouch Forum Will Dissect M&A Activity in the Flexible Packaging Sector

Graphic showing process of aluminum can recycling

Aluminum Beverage Can Goes from Recycle Bin to Newly Formed Can in Under 60 Days

Events

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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