All Automation & Software articles – Page 4
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ArticleGenerative AI fast-tracks Digital Product Passport creation from raw data
PicoNext has designed a generative artificial intelligence capability for its Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform, analyzing and summarizing raw product data into sustainability metrics to lower the time and costs spent publishing DPPs.
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ArticleVideojet aims to increase processing speeds with new labelling system
The new Videojet 9560 automated labelling system prints and applies labels to outer cases, boxes and shrink wrap, and is said to feature increased processing speeds and expanded connectivity options.
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ArticleShawpak uses thermoform lines with robot loading for medical packaging
A recent project in the US saw medical packaging company Shawpak use thermoform lines integrated into robot cells in a single-piece-flow system for medical devices.
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ArticleMespack and Fuji Seal contract provides spouted pouches and filling technology
Mespack and Fuji Seal intend to replace plastic bottles, reduce plastic consumption, and simultaneously boost efficiency by signing a collaboration agreement to develop an all-inclusive sales contract for filling pre-made spouted pouches.
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ArticleSyntegon launches Settle Plate Changer for automated viable monitoring
Syntegon has introduced its Settle Plate changer (SPC) at Achema 2024 in Germany, designed for automated viable monitoring in the aseptic filling process.
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ArticleRobotics controller from ABB looks to boost speed and cut energy
ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform designed for gluing, laser cutting, and other precise processes. It claims to operate up to 25% faster with 20% less energy than the previous ABB controller.
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ArticleSystech designs rework and manual aggregation solution for pharma packs
Systech is launching a turnkey manual aggregation and rework system with its sights set on improving productivity, enhancing supply chain traceability, and complying with regulation for pharmaceutical packaging.
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Podcast60 Seconds With ATS-Tanner Banding Systems at drupa 2024
At drupa 2024, ATS-Tanner’s Urs Fischer introduces the US-3000 banding machine – said to offer user-friendly HMI, maintenance accessibility, and reliability – alongside the company’s aim to meet demand for recycled products.
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ArticleswissQprint unveils flexible automation option at drupa 2024
swissQprint presented an automation option at drupa 2024, designed to maintain high productivity in flatbed printing by relieving operators of unloading tasks.
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ArticleHeidelberg unites offset, digital, and automated printing in new sheetfed range
Heidelberg’s new Jetfire range for industrial digital commercial printing utilizes Canon’s inkjet technology and aims to combine offset and digital printing into a single end-to-end system, with the Prinect Touch Free software also offering automated print production.
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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.