All Automation & Software articles – Page 4
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ArticleEnvironmental footprint software Pickler receives €500,000 in funding round
Independent footprint software startup Pickler has raised €500,000 in a funding round and aims to help packaging companies calculate, share, and reduce their emissions effectively, as well as overcome greenwashing in sales and marketing.
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ArticleA remedy for the epidemic of medical device fraud
Counterfeit products in the pharmaceutical industry can have serious consequences for customers and consumers alike – so what can be done to nip them in the bud? David DeJean, vice president of global strategic accounts at Systech, explains how regulation, serialization, traceability, and developing technologies can help.
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ArticleNew labelling machines from Domino set sights on automated traceability coding
Domino Printing Sciences has launched its new Mx-Series print and apply labelling machines, designed to automate traceability coding and enhance visibility across the supply chain.
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ArticleServo motor line for precision motion tasks released by Applied Motion Products
Applied Motion Products has unveiled a new line of servo motors designed for high-throughput precision motion tasks from 100W to 3kW, offering rated torque of 11Nm and speeds of 6000 rpm.
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ArticleThe packaging stories and trends to follow in 2024
At the beginning of a new year, the editorial team at Packaging Europe shares its vision for the packaging industry in 2024 – where it might thrive, fall short, or change in the next twelve months.
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ArticleLooking to the future: AI in production and logistics
Advances in AI (Artificial Intelligence) have made headlines and sparked both excitement and concern - but what are its roles and applications in the packaging industry? Frances Butler reports.
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ArticleToppan to build new line for next-generation semiconductor packages
Toppan has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JOLED Inc. to build a mass production line for high-density semiconductor packages at JOLED’s Nomi site.
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ArticleHigh payload pick-and-place robot unveiled by ABB Robotics
ABB Robotics has added the IRB 930, a pick-and-place robot consisting of three variants for handling 12kg and 22kg payloads, to its industrial SCARA portfolio for applications in packaging, manufacturing, and more.
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Article‘World’s largest’ centralized DRS launches in Romania
Romania is rolling out a centralized deposit return system – said to be one of the world’s largest with almost 80,000 collection points – and seeks to increase collection and recycling rates for single-use beverage containers.
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Article‘Next generation’ capsule filling machine showcased by ACG
ACG’s AF330 capsule filling machine for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications – prioritizing simplicity, safety, and efficiency in its design – is being displayed at CPHI and PMEC India 2023.
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ArticleAutomatic cartoning machine displayed by ÉLITER
ÉLITER Packaging Machinery has unveiled Gran Sonata, an end-load, hygienic stainless-steel cartoning machine utilizing servo technologies for large-size cartoning and medium-size case packing with the aim of improving reliability and flexibility.
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ArticleWhat ChatGPT gets right (and wrong) about packaging sustainability
What does ChatGPT have to say about packaging sustainability? Robert Lilienfeld, founder and executive director of sustainable packaging think tank SPRING, recently conducted a thought experiment along these lines, and details the results – and his opinions on them – in our latest opinion article.
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ArticleRecycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies use AI and computer vision to sort food-grade PP during mechanical recycling
Project OMNI – a research project directed by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies that utilizes AI and machine learning to identify and separate food-grade polypropylene from household post-consumer waste – has led to ‘ground-breaking results’, the companies report.
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ArticleNew software platform hopes to unlock the power of packaging data
A new not-for-profit packaging data-sharing platform, GING, is launching today. Its cloud-based software aims to enable users to store and share data on packaging along their supply chains in a quick, user-friendly and secure way.
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ArticleCustomizable sauce flavours enabled with Kraft Heinz’ digital sauce dispenser
The Kraft Heinz Company has unveiled HEINZ REMIX, an IoT-enabled and customizable digital sauce dispenser enabling consumers to create their own sauce flavours from over 200 potential combinations.
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ArticleRight-sized box-making technology from Emmeci brings Coesia into e-commerce sector
Coesia company Emmeci’s E-BM fit-to-size box-making machine is set to provide the e-commerce sector with customizable packaging for a range of product sizes and shapes.
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ArticleAmazon right-sizes delivery packaging with automated paper bag machines
Amazon is trialling automated packaging machines for on-demand, made-to-measure paper bags that seek to cut down on pack volume and weight – thus reducing carbon emissions during delivery.
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ArticleCanon’s sheetfed inkjet press prints with water-based polymer inks
Canon will unveil its varioPRINT iX1700 sheetfed inkjet press, reportedly able to print 170 A4 or 73 B3 images every minute, at Canon Expo in Yokohama and drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
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ArticleCanon presents water-based inkjet label press for industrial label printing
Canon is showcasing its Canon LabelStream LS2000 water-based inkjet label press for industrial-scale label printing at Canon Expo in Yokohama and drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf.
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ArticlePlastics Treaty should roll out DRS, close recycling loops, and ensure transparent reporting, says TOMRA
TOMRA has made ten recommendations for a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Plastics Treaty, including mandatory targets, closed-loop recycling, transparent reporting, and the use of deposit return systems.