All Automation & Software articles – Page 3
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ArticleThin stretch film with 35% PCR content revealed by COLINES and ExxonMobil
COLINES and ExxonMobil’s low-thickness High Tenacity Hand Wrap film was unveiled at NPE 2024; it reportedly contains 35% post-consumer recycled material and is designed for both manual and automatic application.
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ArticleStart-ups invited to compete in ABB Robotics’ global robotics and AI challenge
ABB Robotics has launched its 2024 Robotics AI Startup Challenge, through which start-ups and scale-ups can nominate their artificial intelligence solutions for a $30,000 (€27,594.15) prize fund, alongside partnership and investment opportunities.
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ArticleBOBST and Henkel partnership pushes for eco-conscious packaging and tech
BOBST and Henkel have combined their skillsets in a bid to pursue optimized machine operations, environmentally conscious adhesives, paper-based flexible packaging barriers, and more.
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ArticleAI-enhanced printing press included in Heidelberg’s showcase at drupa
Heidelberg will present a series of sheetfed offset, flexographic, and digital solutions for packaging and commercial printing at drupa 2024, including a printing press said to reach production speeds of up to 18,000 sheets per hour.
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ArticleFiery to harness AI, cloud, and automated digital print technologies at drupa
Fiery will attend drupa 2024 with a range of printing technologies for packaging, direct-to-film, and industrial applications, among others, as well as new DFE solutions and workflow software for digital print.
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Sponsored ContentAI and automation in life science labelling and artwork management
In the life science sector, clear and correct labels are required to ensure user safety – but rapid shifts in labelling requirements can cause roadblocks. In this latest ‘In Conversation With…’ feature, Esko’s Life Sciences category specialist, Jackie Leslie, and Life Sciences product manager, Joe Giannotti, tell us more about the value of artificial intelligence and automation in optimizing the printing process for an ever-evolving industry.
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Articletheurer.com uplifts AI optimization and scheduling board for roll labels
theurer.com will display its C3 ERP/MIS software for printing and packaging companies at drupa 2024, underlining its new AI functionality and scheduling board capabilities as solutions for roll label manufacturers in particular.
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ArticleOrigin and IMDvista pursue PET cap and closure manufacturing system
Origin Materials and IMDvista have formed a strategic partnership with their sights set on the ‘world’s first’ commercial-scale PET cap and closure manufacturing system, aiming to unlock design-for-recycling for bottles.
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ArticleCobot palletizing system for plastic bottle trays revealed by Proco Machinery
A new cobot palletizing system from Proco Machinery seeks to improve efficiency and profitability, lower manufacturing costs, and reduce reliance on manual labour by palletizing trays and tier sheets for plastic bottles.
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ArticleAIMPLAS participates in EU project for circular, biobased industrial ecosystems
AIMPLAS has announced its participation in the EU-funded SYMBA project in hopes of using AI-driven solutions to promote circular economy principles within the biobased industrial ecosystem.
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ArticleJumboLoadBaler compacts plastic, fibre, and metal waste into bales
Strautmann Umwelttechnik has unveiled its JumboLoadBaler machine, which claims to compact cardboard, paper, octabin, film, PET bottle, and beverage can waste for disposal at a throughput of 800kg per hour.
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ArticleBOBST strives for efficient, digital, environmentally conscious packaging lines at drupa
As drupa 2024 approaches, BOBST has revealed recent developments in its packaging machinery, including energy and cost tracking via the cloud, compatibility with fibre-based and recyclable packaging, reduced waste and energy consumption, and increased productivity.
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ArticleAre you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the time to discuss GS1-128 barcodes with Derek Dorsey, manager of strategic accounts.
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ArticleTOMRA’s deep learning solutions sort and separate food- from non-food plastics
TOMRA seeks to separate food-grade PET, PP, and HDPE from their non-food-grade counterparts with a new sorting technology utilizing deep learning, as well as purify plastic and paper waste streams with deinking and cleaning machinery.
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ArticleVideojet aims to cut costs and reduce mistakes with automated pallet labeller
Videojet has launched its new 9560 PL pallet labelling system, aiming to streamline operations and reduce errors.
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ArticleIMA Group to optimize packaging machinery efficiency with new AI solutions
IMA Group, a manufacturer of automatic machines for pharmaceutical, food, and battery processing and packaging, has announced two artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services offered to customers. The IMA Sandbox solution is a collaborative, cloud-based platform for co-development and partnership ...
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ArticleAmpack machine enables aseptic filling for liquids in preformed plastic bottles
Syntegon’s Ampack will gently and aseptically fill preformed HDPE, PP, and PET bottles with baby food, milk- and plant-based drinks, dairy products, and soups using a flexible FBL filling machine with neck-handling capabilities.
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ArticleRanpak to launch data driven solutions for End-of-Line packaging
Ranpak has implemented three new digital tools to enhance its Cut’it! EVO automated in-line packaging machine – aiming to keep customers ahead of regulatory requirements and give them a competitive advantage.
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ArticleAutomated case de-stacker from Proseal targets fast, safe, efficient operations
A new, fully automated case de-stacker solution from JBT’s Proseal aims for maximized efficiency, speed, and user safety in case packing equipment.
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ArticleTOMRA acquires stake in AI waste flow monitoring start-up
In a bid to improve its position in the AI space, TOMRA has acquired a 25% stake in start-up PolyPerception, which develops AI-based waste flow monitoring for PET recyclers and sorting plants.