Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.73
November 06, 2019
PACK for a Purpose: Robots Fighting Hunger filled more than 6,000 bags of kid-friendly, nutritious food for children facing food insecurity at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept 23-25, 2019). The first of its kind collaboration between show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and Blessings in a Backpack, incorporated exhibitor supplied robots that demonstrated various automated capabilities while picking and filling bags with food. “We are honored that the packaging industry could use its technology to fight hunger and support such a worthy cause,” said Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.37
August 29, 2023
Attendees of PACK EXPO 2023 will see plenty of technologies in Las Vegas, but knowing where to start with automation can be a challenge. Universal Robots offers evaluation advice, a justification calculator, and demonstrations to help. Before you head to PACK EXPO, the collaborative robot leader recommends doing the following three things to assess your packaging and palletizing needs: Take a look at your Top 10 categories of top- and bottom-line improvement. Where does your business stand? What method of measurement are you using to justify your investment in automation? Are you effectively using your internal resources to provide you…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 51.91
September 01, 2023
…packaging are among the robotics applications to see at Pack Expo. Soft Robotics Inc. plans to demonstrate its mGripAI system, which combines proprietary 3D vision, artificial intelligence, and soft grasping technologies, at PACK EXPO 2023. “We're excited at the commercial traction that we're seeing with mGripAI,” stated Harley Green, vice president of strategic accounts at Soft Robotics. “More and more machine builders are seeing the flexibility that mGripAI can offer in the design of new systems. Whether it's tray packing or loading other equipment for further processing, mGripAI can slot into an existing operation and have an immediate impact on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.51
October 24, 2022
…Intelligence is showcasing two recently announced products at the PACK EXPO International trade show and conference in Chicago this week – the safeVisonary2 and Roller Sensor Bar. The safeVisionary2 is a 3D time-of-flight camera designed to be used for autonomous mobile robots, cobots, and other industrial automation. The camera has 2m (6.5 ft.) safety range and up to four field switching cases. It is based on the time-of-flight system used on SICK’s Visionary-T Mini. It has Performance Level c (PL c). First in new safety line of products It is the first product in the Waldkirch, Germany-based company’s 3D safety…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.69
October 25, 2022
…operational issues: easing labor shortages and enhancing productivity at PACK EXPO 2022. Kyoto, Japan-based Omron said its booth will feature a flexible system that combines pick-and-place, materials transport, and end-of-line systems — including mobile robots, high-speed Quattro robots, and collaborative robots. “We understand operational excellence is critical to business success, and that’s exactly what you will experience demoing our integrated solution at Omron Booth S-3832 at PACK EXPO this year, said Laura Studwell, Omron’s industry marketing manager for packaging. What to see at the Omron booth Omron Automation said it will offer the following experiences: Interactions with collaborative robots for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.87
October 24, 2022
…displaying its mGripAI system in multiple booths at the PACK EXPO International Exposition in Chicago this week. mGripAI is designed to enable the automation of production processes in the food and consumer packaged goods industries. “We're excited to show the flexibility of mGripAI to handle products with our soft grasping technology as well as suction,” said Paul Kling, vice president of global sales and marketing at Soft Robotics. “This opens the door to handle a wider variety of products and applications using the same robotic machine platform.” Bedford, Mass.-based Soft Robotics designs and builds automated high-speed picking systems using proprietary…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.17
October 13, 2022
…Hanover Park, Ill.-based BHS Robotics will come together at Pack Expo International in Chicago to showcase their mixed-case palletizing system. Specifically, BHS Robotics will take advantage of CMES Robotics’ vision sensor and AI software to be the brains behind its palletizing design and integration platform. “Customer requirements are changing when it comes to mixed packages and the ability to properly palletize and de-palletize skids of products with varying sizes,” said Christopher Clark, president of BHS Robotics. “Robotic automation needs to be technically advanced using robots, vision, software, and hardware together to make a smart and flexible system to handle this…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.33
November 04, 2024
…and wide range of applications of its cobots at PACK Expo 2024. PACK EXPO 2024 is at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center November 3-6. Doosan cobots on display at eight partner booths At PACK, Doosan will present its various cobot offerings at several partner booths, highlighting the technology's versatility and transformative impact on the packaging industry. Various Doosan collaborative robots will be on display at the following partner booths: Aagard (Booth: S-2796): Featuring the P-SERIES cobot (P3020) for palletizing tasks. beRobox (Booth: LU-7856): Highlighting palletizing options with the P3020, showcasing Doosan’s 66 lb payload and 6-foot reach. CMES Robotics (Booth:…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.89
September 01, 2023
At this year's PACK EXPO, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH plans to show systems from Codian Robotics B.V. that are now integrated and rebranded within B&R's portfolio. The Codian line of delta configurations, including hygienic models, can be incorporated into any machine configuration, said the company. “With an extensive selection of pick-and-place robot mechanics open to any control platform, we are committed to offer the best solution for our customer's applications,” said Wouter Valk, managing director of Codian Robotics, which B&R acquired in 2020. Ede, Netherlands-based Codian said its technology can be used for precise pick-and-place tasks such as those in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.83
August 25, 2023
At PACK EXPO 2023 next month, Beckhoff Automation LLC said it plans to will show automation innovations to packaging market leaders. The company said it will show its new Beckhoff Vision portfolio, its updated automation software, and linear motion and motion-control systems. “With increasing demands across the industry to deliver on digital transformation, sustainability, customization, AI, and more, it is imperative to find automation partners that can help you cover all these bases,” said Mark Ruberg, packaging industry manager at Beckhoff, in a release. “From our complete Vision solution to proven mechatronics for adaptive automation, we’re showing the path forward…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.96
September 01, 2017
Pack Expo Las Vegas and co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 25–27) are expected to be the largest and most diverse ever according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Pre-show projections reveal a collection of 30,000 attendees, including 5,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries, and 2,000-plus exhibiting companies spanning nearly 900,000 net-square-feet of an almost sold-out exhibition floor. Pack Expo Las Vegas will bring together top CPGs from around the world to explore state-of-the-art packaging technologies, equipment and materials as well as exchange ideas with peers and build professional relationships.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 37.91
March 21, 2018
Less than a month away, Pack Expo East (April 16-18, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) already expects more than 6,000 attendees will convene at the biennial three-day event produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Pack Expo East is set to showcase the latest packaging innovations driving the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical device, cosmetics and personal care, industrial and household chemical, and other packaged goods industries. Attendees will witness cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions and the opportunity to participate in free educational sessions held on the show floor. The show will feature 400 exhibiting companies spanning nearly…
