Automation

How Automation Helped a Sandwich Maker Overcome Labor Scarcity

The Sandwich King couldn’t find enough workers to handle its high-volume production line. A new depositor solved that problem while increasing output and reducing food waste too.

September 25, 2024

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Processing Instrumentation

Duravant Expands Into China and Appoints Country Manager

Duravant

Duravant establishes entity in China and appoints executive Denver Lu to lead local growth strategies and infrastructure expansion.

September 24, 2024

Inspection

Technology Excellence Awards Spotlight Innovations at PACK EXPO

Videos reveal finalists’ new technologies, with online voting beginning October 28 and onsite voting available during the event.

September 23, 2024

Inspection

Frozen Vegetable Processor Lowers Labor with In-Line Product Inspection

La Huerta installed an optical sorter on its IQF vegetable line and decreased the volume of good product in its reject stream by 35%.

September 20, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

AI Delivers Benefits Today and Tomorrow, According to PMMI Report

Artificial Intelligence innovations will be on display at PACK EXPO International 2024.

September 16, 2024

Software

The Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging and Processing

Despite the buzz around AI in packaging and processing, concerns like security and data hallucinations are causing hesitation about the technology.

September 12, 2024

IIoT

Five AI Solutions Currently Helping Packaging and Processing

PMMI White Paper highlights AI applications expected to have the most significant impact within the packaging and processing industry.

September 5, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Report: The Top Three Impacts of AI on Packaging Operations

Industry experts are finding AI is more of an evolution than a revolution – boosting areas like staff productivity while still requiring oversight in its current form.

August 30, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Wintriss to Demonstrate Powerful Features of OEE/Data Collection Software at PACK EXPO

Wintriss Controls Group

New ShopFloor Tracker Solution also being showcased at PACK EXPO International 2024 in Chicago, November 3-6, 2024 at Booth # LU-8431.

August 29, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.

August 20, 2024

Security

The Core Principles and Elements of Business Continuity Planning

Supply chain and regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and your people and assets should all figure prominently in your plans for risk management.

August 14, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

How to Take an Emerging Brand to the Next Level

Via Oliveto is a family business that had long been hampered by a labor-intensive production process. A fully automated baking line has let them quadruple their flatbread output.

August 13, 2024

Automation & Digital Transformation

Soft Robotics Divests its Gripping Business to The Schmalz Group, Reforms as Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI

Oxipital AI will focus on powerful visual AI solutions for manufacturing process optimization and automation.

August 8, 2024