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4 automation trends to watch

From artificial intelligence to robotics and digital twins, these news stories capture ProFood World's coverage of the leading-edge automation trends you need to know.

May 31, 2019

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5G infrastructure will boost robot use in manufacturing

Industrial robots are often connected using a wired system because current conventional wireless speeds cannot support the level of speed needed for large scale cloud computing. A 5G infrastructure that carries more wireless data at much faster speeds could change that.

May 15, 2019

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Secondary packaging operations adopting robots at a blistering pace

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence reveals growth in use of robots throughout packaging but the demands of e-commerce fulfillment are revolutionizing end of line packaging operations, in particular.

May 9, 2019

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Industrial robots are outpacing forecasts for global growth

Due to the demands for flexibility to fulfill e-commerce orders, packaging is the second largest market for robots behind auto manufacturing, according to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence.

May 6, 2019

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Use artificial intelligence to make production more seamless

At CPG companies, AI can be used to help solve common industry challenges, such as product sorting, quality management, food safety, and even creating new recipes.

March 20, 2019

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Planning for the impact of automation on jobs

A new report from the Brookings Institution delves into the specifics by highlighting the areas and people most likely to be impacted in the near term.

March 18, 2019

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Give the robot the dirty, dull or dangerous job

The pros and cons of robots on the processing and packaging lines created a lot of discussion at the Top to Top Summit, where CPGs and OEMs come together to solve pressing manufacturing problems.

March 15, 2019

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Engineering a digital transformation

L&T Technology Services rolls out “Factory D.0,” a set of technology and engineering services designed to help manufacturers identify areas within the organization that will benefit the most from digitalization.

March 1, 2019

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Rapid growth ahead for industrial robots in food and beverage processing

Application include meat processing, fruit and vegetable handling, and pick and place for processed foods.

February 19, 2019

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Exclusive: Experts weigh in on the impact of data

In an exclusive roundtable discussion with Automation World, Georgia Tech engineering, science and research experts shared their insights on the trajectories and effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the intersection of data and technology is changing the industry.

January 8, 2019

Robotics

2 automation trends for 2019

Life-like gripper robotic technology and artificial intelligence/machine modeling solutions are becoming a reality in food processing applications.

December 19, 2018

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Robotics in Industry 4.0 – five major challenges for the packaging industry

Industry 4.0 has the potential to alter radically all stages of the packaging industry with new efficiencies and unprecedented accuracy in data exchanges, creating a leaner, more responsive, more engaged supply chain.

December 10, 2018

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Robots become more collaborative, intuitive and capable

Robotic technologies are finding a place across the industrial spectrum, driven in large part by a lack of humans available to get the job done. A variety of robotic improvements also help.

November 28, 2018