Recent developments are driving innovation. By Swapna Gawale, Project Manager at Towards Packaging The significance of packaging in the supply chain has transcended its traditional purpose, now encompassing critical aspects like environmental protection, product traceability, seamless item handling, efficient distribution and the potential to boost marketing campaigns. Last-mile delivery is also critical challenge in supply…
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The collaboration with NVIDIA adds the power of accelerated computing to robotics. The new AI capabilities will increase the application potential of Universal Robots while also powering enhanced functionality in the new MiR1200 Pallet Jack launching this week. Teradyne Robotics, which includes collaborative robot (cobot) company Universal Robots (UR) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) company…
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HOW TO IMPLEMENT SMART TECHNOLOGIES AND CONTINUALLY OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS By Silvia Gonzalez, Director Product Management at Emerson Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies use many types of equipment across their production lines and facilities. These machines can differ greatly based on age and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), making it a significant challenge to functionally integrate and…
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Siemens, Universal Robots, and Zivid Unveil Next-Generation Solution for Intra-Logistics Fulfillment
Siemens, Universal Robots (UR), and Zivid have joined forces to create a groundbreaking solution that streamlines warehouse automation and solves the persistent challenges of intra-logistics fulfillment tasks. The trio have been demonstrating this solution in recent trade shows and events, and will host a webinar titled “The Next-Generation Solution of Intra-Logistics Fulfillment” to showcase the…
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The new DeltaV Automation Platform adds SCADA, MES and operations management software technologies to promote smarter, safer, optimized and more sustainable operations. As part of its Boundless Automation™ vision for helping organizations deliver more seamless operations, global automation technology and software leader Emerson is evolving its DeltaV™ brand into the DeltaV Automation Platform. The newly expanded…
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ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology and the new AMR Studio software, enabling first-time robot users to easily program and operate entire fleets of mobile robots. The new capabilities simplify configuration and can reduce commissioning time by up to 20%, paving the…
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ABB opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including Packaging & Logistics, Food…
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Rechner capacitive sensor KA1590 from the 26 Series now has IO Link Technology. This IO Link sensor can detect products with a low 1.1 dielectric. The sensor comes with normally open contact and normally closed contact. ON and OFF delay timing functions are programmable for your application requirements. The easy teach by wire is guided…
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Advanced software-defined automation architecture to integrate intelligent field, edge and cloud, unlocking a new era of productivity Global automation leaders are convening to learn about Boundless Automation at Emerson Exchange in Düsseldorf. Building on its innovation leadership, global technology and software company Emerson is poised to transform industrial manufacturing with the next-generation automation architecture designed…
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Dorner is set to unveil its latest innovations in material handling technology at Pack Expo East 2024 in Philadelphia alongside their partner company Garvey. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and reliability in production environments, Dorner & Garvey will present a lineup of demo conveyors designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries. Dorner…
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The integrated OMRON/ROEQ solution will have its public U.S. debut at the MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, March 11-14 at ROEQ Booth A10912. Businesses looking to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facility often realize that an AMR without a top module is like a robot arm without a gripper. A lifter top module enables…
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The OSARO Robotic Depalletization System is equipped with OSARO SightWorks™ Perception Software, which enables the robot to recognize, select and successfully grasp the varied sizes and materials of unevenly stacked packages commonly found on mixed-case pallets that arrive at a loading dock. OSARO’s precise perception technology can recognize foreign objects or damaged boxes, and alert…
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Key Technology (“Key”), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces optical sorters for processed protein products, such as frozen chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fish sticks, plant-based meat alternatives and more. Automatically removing product defects and foreign material (FM), Key’s optical sorters including COMPASS® and VERYX® help optimize product quality while improving…
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With John Mark Baldwin, Product Manager, Matthews Marking Systems. What are the pitfalls with manual labeling? Unless you’ve got extremely low volume, why do it by hand? Manual labeling is prone to problems, including label placement issues, message smudging and other errors. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, right? Labeling by hand…
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ABB today announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots assist people, addressing…
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Why Robotics and Automation are the Perfect Package for Manufacturers By Umair Ejaz, Manager, Visual Components Packaging equipment comes in many shapes and sizes. Cartons, bottles, boxes and sacks are just some of the containers used to house goods and send them down the supply chain and into the hands of consumers. Alongside high throughput,…
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Four technology predictions for 2024. By Anders Billesø Beck, VP of innovation and strategy at Universal Robots We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months, while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics and automation. Last year…
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How to Reduce and Mitigate Operational Downtime By Evan Jones, commercial director at JBT’s Proseal America In an ever-changing industry landscape, the focus is often diverted to supply chain delays, economic uncertainty, labor shortages, budding consumer trends and many other different directions. However, production line efficiency remains top of mind for packaging experts at every…
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Where We’ve Come from and Where We’re Going in CPG Production By Sean Spees, CPG Market Segment Leader for Bosch Rexroth At a recent innovation roundtable with some of the biggest names in the industry, one thing was abundantly clear: every company is navigating this new era of manufacturing in their own way. Original Equipment…
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The Benefits of Robotic Carton and Case Packaging for Food Manufacturers By Ryan Womble, Director of Sales at Quest In today’s fast-paced food manufacturing industry, efficiency, precision and product quality are top priorities. As the industry continues to evolve, many manufacturers are turning to automation solutions to streamline their operations. One area that has seen…
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