Stephanie NeilWorkforceWomen Exploring New Territory On Earth and in SpaceEllen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut, was the keynote speaker at the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network breakfast.September 25, 2019HomeEpson Introduces Flexible Feeder and All-in-One 6-Axis robotThe IntelliFlex feeder is integrated with robots and vision, while the VT6L robot reaches up to 900 mm with a payload up to 6 kg.September 24, 2019Inspection, Sorting & WeighingEpson Rolls Out Moverio Assist to Help Field TechniciansUsing smart glasses for hands-free remote access, on-site personnel can see instructions and videos while collaborating with remote experts.September 23, 2019HomeEmerson and Busse/SJI Collaborate on Palletizer Health AppThe predictive maintenance technology will monitor pneumatics and vibration to detect issues and instruct workers on how to resolve it.September 23, 2019HomePearson Packaging Offers Machine-as-a-ServiceLeveraging blockchain technology, manufacturers can pay for equipment based on successful output.September 18, 2019WorkforcePublic perception of manufacturing appears to be changingThe latest survey from Leading2Lean discovered that Gen Z is more interested in manufacturing as a career than Millennials, signaling the start of a new workforce.August 30, 2019IIoTUnderstanding IoT cybersecurity risksDeloitte and Dragos share the top threats to organizations and the need for a secure-by-design approach to the Internet of Things.August 30, 2019Food IngredientsBatch 4.0Food and pharmaceutical industries are adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize manufacturing for both regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.August 30, 2019IIoTPTC’s push for augmented reality on the plant floorAt LiveWorx19, the company best known for its CAD, PLM and IoT platforms emphasized augmented reality as the next big thing — backed up by new products, acquisitions and partnerships.July 24, 2019SoftwareSiemens rethinks process controlThe Simatic PCS neo is a next-generation distributed control system built on a web-based collaboration platform that unites global engineering and operations teams within a single workbench.July 24, 2019Previous PagePage 2 of 12Next PageTop StoriesPackaging TechnologyTopo Chico Innovates in Case Gluing and Sealing with Valco Melton’s EcoStitchAt its Monterrey plant, Topo Chico has reduced adhesive consumption by nearly 55% in the hot-melt gluing of boxes for its mineral water bottles, thanks to Valco Melton’s technology.WorkforceImproving Worker Retention in Food ProductionPACK EXPO2025 Packaging State of the Industry: U.S. Expands, Canada MaintainsSustainabilityUsing ESG-driven Policies to Reduce Food WasteSponsor ContentSanitary Drum Filling System for Viscous Food Products
