By Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics Record levels of warehouse activity in 2024, as well as increased consumer expectations around delivery times and flexibility of returns, proved the value of automation. Looking ahead, it’s clear that automation is revolutionizing not only how warehouses operate but also how employees work. Whether through improving ergonomics or…
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By Alex Zulewski, Commercial Manager at Power Adhesives Hot melt adhesives are a long-established staple of the packaging industry that offer several benefits over other carton and box closing systems. For one, they are faster to apply, more cost-effective, and non-destructive. However, with the growing focus on sustainability across the packaging sector, today’s corrugated and…
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By Yogesh Kulkarni, Principal Consultant at Towards Packaging The biodegradable paper and plastic packaging market is emerging as a critical solution to the environmental challenges posed by traditional packaging materials. These biodegradable options are designed to decompose naturally through biological processes involving microorganisms like fungi and bacteria. The decomposition results in natural elements such as…
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Exploring the role of robotics in pharmaceutical manufacturing By Dr Laura Moody, Director of Product Management, Pharma North America; and Daniel Sturm, Global Product Manager for Automation at Syntegon In a world that is constantly evolving, technology has taken center stage, changing industries at a pace few could have predicted. For the pharmaceutical sector —…
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The critical role of conveyors in ensuring a safe and comfortable workplace environment. By Bobby Bauman, Director of Product Management at Ammeraal Beltech The rise of automation stands to improve manufacturing operations across industries in many ways. Companies look to automated solutions to improve efficiency, output, product consistency, sustainability, scalability, and cost savings. Automated equipment…
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The Rise of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in Packaging: A Unique, Biobased Solution for Sustainability
By Jerri DiRenzo, Senior Director of Applications and Development, CJ Biomaterials As the global demand for sustainable packaging grows, brands and manufacturers are increasingly turning to biobased materials that can offer both environmental benefits and superior performance. Among these materials, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) stand out as a promising alternative to conventional, fossil-based plastics like polyethylene and…
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WHAT STANDS BETWEEN A STUDENT AND THEIR “AHA!” MOMENT? By Paul Aiello, Executive Director, Education, FANUC America Of the 3.8 million manufacturing jobs projected in the next decade, as many as half may remain unfilled, according to the 2024 Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute Talent Study. Those are startling statistics, and as someone whose role…
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By Robin H. Lebovitz, Marketing Specialist at Cambridge Security Seals As of 2025, cannabis is legal for recreational use in 24 states and for medical use in 39 states. Hemp-derived CBD, federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, remains subject to varying state restrictions. This complex regulatory landscape has contributed to a rapidly expanding market,…
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Technology Catches Up to a Longstanding Challenge By Eran Sinbar, Co-founder and CEO of Yoran Imaging Induction sealed packaging is widely used throughout the pharmaceutical, food & beverage and cosmetics/beauty sectors to safeguard product integrity, extend shelf life and offer consumers visual anti-tampering evidence. There is good reason for its proliferation: induction sealing has proven…
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Two Powerful Forces Are Driving Development Of Alternatives to Plastic Films By Philippe Ragot, Vice President and General Manager, SWM International Walk into any European supermarket today, and you’ll notice something different. Those plastic-wrapped fruits that were ubiquitous just a few years ago? They’re now bundled with fiber-based strips or nestled in small textile nets.…
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Automated packaging systems can solve three key challenges. By Martha Issa, Senior Director of Sustainability at Veritiv, and David Lafe, Director of Sales Specialists at Veritiv There is no one size fit all solution to help a business grow, but there’s one solution we recommend to all customers to consider as they map out their…
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Are Next Up By Tyler Britcher, KUKA Robotics’ Sales Manager for North America, AMR While robotic arms and conveyor systems have long played a role in automating packaging, the next frontier for packaged goods is autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Game-changing advancements in AMR systems and programming allow the industry to achieve…
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