All Automation & Software articles – Page 8
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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.
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ArticleABB to build Swedish robotics hub to optimise output, lower emissions, and save resources
ABB will invest $280 million into a new, state-of-the-art Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden in an effort to expand its production capacity by 50%, boost its supply to the European market, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve resources.
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ArticleWalmart right-sizes delivery packs with automated solution from KNAPP and Packsize
Walmart has adopted technologies from KNAPP and Packsize to right-size cartons at its distribution facilities – a move thought to have lowered the retailer’s cardboard waste and more than halved its use of filler material.
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ArticleDurst showcases automated label printing solutions, LED and UV inks, and more
Durst Group has revealed a computer vision and artificial intelligence solution aspiring to automate print quality, improve efficiency, and reduce both set-up time and waste in digital print.
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ArticleNew DFE platform from Fiery automates and streamlines digital print processes
Fiery has revealed the Fiery FS600 Pro platform, designed to help print providers automate job preparation and processing and enhance print quality, security, and efficiency in digital print applications.
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ArticleNew solution from Mondi and Robopac stretch wraps pallets in paper
Mondi and Robopac have joined forces to develop a paper stretch wrapping solution and help phase out unnecessary plastics in pallet wrapping applications – claiming to wrap up to 750 pallets with one reel of kraft paper.
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ArticleWinners of Label Industry Global Awards 2023 announced at Labelexpo
The seven winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2023 – including UPM Raflatac for its label made of ‘ocean-bound’ plastic, CARTES and its automated digital embellishment line, and LINTEC’s polyester-based adhesive – have been announced at Labelexpo Europe 2023.
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ArticlePlastics process cooling solutions from Frigel seek maximised efficiency and optimal energy and water usage
Frigel Group aims to reduce cycle times, maximise productivity, and save both energy and water with its new range of process cooling solutions for plastic manufacturing in packaging, pharmaceutical, automotive, and other industrial applications.