Robotics

Ready Meals Assembly Line

From tray denesting to vision-guided robotic placement of protein product to volumetric filling of pasta to sauce depositing to a robot that feeds an MAP unit, Orics’ solution does it all.

October 7, 2025

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Packaging Technology

Bertram Foods Improves Tracking Operations with Barcode Scanners

The New Jersey-based foodservice distributor is modernizing its tracking and traceability with upgraded barcode scanners.

October 7, 2025

PACK EXPO

Serviceability Meets Performance, and More Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Fresh from PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, we checked in with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, during the show to see what trends and technologies stood out to him on the expo floor.

October 3, 2025

Liquid Processing & Handling Equipment

IO-Link Compatible Flow Sensor

The SM Foodmag electromagnetic flow meter is IO-link compatible and IP69K washdown compatible, and can handle extremes in temperature and vibration.

October 1, 2025

Robotics

Chef Robotics and JBT Marel's Proseal Partner on Joint Solution for Meal Assembly

The joint solution combines Chef's AI focus and flexibility with Proseal's robust, high-quality tray sealing machines and packaging solutions to provide food manufacturers with a flexible end-to-end solution for their meal assembly and packaging needs.

October 1, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Equipment Bid Selection

Before attempting to source quotes to address project needs, ensure that all the relevant stakeholders are accounted for in the equipment need specification. Then split the requirements from the criteria for evaluation to make a list of absolute pass/fail requirements.

October 1, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

X-ray Detection Series Offers Imaging Plus AI Analysis

Eriez’ SenseGuard Systems combine high-definition imaging with AI-enhanced analysis to detect metallic and nonmetallic contaminants while also verifying fill levels, seal integrity, and missing components.

September 30, 2025

Robotics

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 3: An Integrator’s Viewpoint

An integrator describes what it would take for humanoid robots to be a viable automation option, and whether they have seen any interest in the technology among CPG customers, in part three of our series exploring humanoid robots in packaging and processing.

September 30, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGs

Some CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.

September 25, 2025

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September 23, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry Adoption

Humanoid robot technology has advanced quickly since Packaging World first covered it in 2023. In the first of this three-part series revisiting humanoid robots as a potential packaging labor solution, we hear from suppliers about their latest advancements, industry deployments, and vision for the technology’s future.

September 16, 2025

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of Automation

Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.

September 17, 2025

Inspection

KPM Analytics Launches New OEM Business Division to Advance AI Vision Inspection Integration Across the Global Food Industry

KPM Analytics

Division will support equipment manufacturers with AI-powered quality and food safety inspection technologies for baking, protein, confectionery, root crops, and other foods.

September 15, 2025