All Automation & Software articles – Page 6
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ArticleHeightened throughput and versatility listed as perks of Omega Design’s new unscrambler
Omega Design’s Automatic Robotic Unscrambler – intended to facilitate smarter sorting with a parallel-kinematic, multi-axis, pick-and-place robot module to separate, orient, and position bottles – will make its debut at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023.
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ArticleNew Xact machines tape loose produce and glue cartonboard punnets in retailers’ plastic reduction efforts
Xact has produced a closing machine for winged cartonboard punnets and an automatic taping machine for bunching loose products in its pursuit of reducing the overconsumption of plastic packaging for fresh produce.
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ArticlePalletising systems, complete line solutions, and more exhibited by Sidel
Sidel will showcase its solutions for cans, glasses, pouches, and other packaging types in the beverage, food, home, and personal care sectors at Pack Expo 2023 – displaying palletising systems, a new software suite, and complete packaging lines.
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ArticleAI robotic picking technology aspires to optimise recycling operations and address labour shortages
Recycleye and FANUC UK have combined their respective proprietary AI vision technology and LR Mate robots to create an automated detection and sorting process for dry mixed recyclables, apparently achieving a 12% sorting accuracy and a 10% improvement in line output.
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ArticleCase packer from Proseal aims for efficient, cost-effective tray packing operations
In an expansion of its Case Packing range, JBT’s Proseal has released the CP4 case packer – apparently able to pack up to 240 trays per minute in certain applications.
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ArticleNew cobot from Schneider Electric aspires to reduce downtime and assist operators
Schneider Electric has revealed its Lexium cobot, a collaborative machine designed to handle strong payloads, lower operational downtime, and ease the workloads of human operators.
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ArticleSICK expands ultrasonic sensor range with ‘push, lock and play’ cube sensor
SICK has released its ‘push, lock and play’ UC40 cube sensor, which reportedly offers ultrasonic detection at up to 5m and operates effectively in challenging industrial conditions.
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ArticleWipotec unveils X-ray inspection unit for food and beverage packaging and precision checkweighing unit
Two new inspection machines from Wipotec – one precision checkweighing unit for potentially explosive environments and one X-ray enabled inspection unit for food and beverage containers – will make their debut at Pack Expo Las Vegas in September.
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ArticleBelgium tests implementation of smart deposit scheme for drinks containers
Fost Plus has outlined recent steps taken in Belgium to test out a smart deposit scheme for beverage packaging, including its own work with Fevia and Comeos to create a proposal for the technology, pilot projects carried out or planned in regions across the country, and dialogue held with local authorities.
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ArticleWhat does the rise of artificial intelligence mean for the industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword, but it is often misunderstood and its true capabilities are sometimes misrepresented. In this interview with software development expert Peter Spring from Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, we will unravel some key buzzwords, clarify AI’s distinction from machine learning, and explore how these technologies are transforming the industry.
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ArticleGreyparrot’s AI-powered waste recognition system receives funding from Amcor
Greyparrot has been announced as the latest winner of Amcor’s Lift-Off programme for its AI-powered waste recognition system. It will receive a $500,000 investment and access to Amcor’s sustainability and packaging capabilities in the hopes of scaling up its technology and pursuing a circular economy.
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ArticleNew ‘high-speed’ capsule filling machine from Syntegon set for European launch
Syntegon has released its GKF Capsylon 6005 capsule filling machine – designed to fill 360,000 nutraceutical capsules per hour, over double the capacity of its previous model – in Europe and the US.
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ArticleFour ‘energy-saving’ models and twenty-two variants added to ABB Robotics range
ABB Robotics has introduced four new models and 22 variants into its robot range – offering up to 20% energy savings, payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, and reach from 2.5m to 3.2m.
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ArticleACE and Panda install AI robotics at Irish materials recovery facility in effort to optimise sorting technology
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment – ACE Ireland has partnered with Panda to implement robotic sorting technology into its materials recovery facility in Ballymount, aiming to improve dedicated sorting and optimise recycling processes.
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ArticleMister Bee increases production capacity ‘by 400%’ with TNA’s form-fill-seal technology
TNA has reportedly achieved a 400% production capacity increase at Mister Bee Potato Chips’ manufacturing site with the integration of new mixed reality technology and the robag 3ci vertical form-fill-seal machine.
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ArticleMerlin Entertainments visitors set to win VIP experiences by recycling plastic bottles in collaboration with Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments are encouraging guests to bring empty plastic bottles to reverse vending machines at various family attractions for the chance to win VIP experiences.
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ArticleTOMRA recommends efficient in-store reverse vending machines to increase consumer engagement with retailers
TOMRA’s latest report has examined the impact of in-store deposit return systems on European consumers that recycle over 50 drink containers at a time, aiming to help retailers increase traffic and brand loyalty for their stores.
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ArticleAn overview of sustainable packaging progress in the automation industry
At the Rockwell Automation Fair in 2022, chairman and CEO Blake Moret outlined five key components of industry-focused ingenuity: optimising productivity, empowering workers, cybersecurity and safety, IT, and sustainability. What does any of this mean for the packaging industry? Packaging Europe takes a deep dive into the event’s key revelations and the path it paves for the future of automated packaging solutions.
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ArticleMondi, Silbo, and EW Technology wrap pallets in paper and install wrapping machine at production plant
Mondi has provided its Advantage StretchWrap kraft paper to Silbo to replace its plastic stretch film pallet wrapping; and Silbo has installed the first EW Technology PaperWrap machine at its Żory plant to offer flexible solutions to its customers.
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ArticleTNA installs high-speed seasoning and packaging system for Burts Snacks’ crisps
TNA has provided its long-term partner Burts Snacks with a high-speed seasoning and packaging system, seeking to achieve maximum throughput and flexibility for its crisps packaging process.