X-Ray Inspection Detects High-Density Materials

The XRay Shark provides inspection for packaged food or non-food products.

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Future Looks Bright for End of Line Equipment Market

Four trends will affect continued growth on EOL machinery through 2026, with the food and beverage industries driving the majority of purchases.

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Exhibitor Sales Pushing PACK EXPO East 2022 to Near Record Size

March's show has already surpassed the size of the last two PACK EXPO East events in 2018 and 2020, offering solutions unmatched at a regional event.

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Educational Partnerships Expand Across Industry

Universal Robots, Bosch, Danfoss, and Festo have all launched new partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions in the interest of bridging the automation skills gap.

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Learn Why Manufacturers Should Target Cobots

Upcoming PMMI Business Intelligence webinar focuses on The Evolution of Components Used in Industrial Robots.

Beverage manufacturers can find the right solutions for these challenges at PACK EXPO East (March 21-23, Philadelphia).

Four Drivers Changing the Beverage Industry

PACK EXPO East offers CPG solutions to the packaging and processing beverage challenges of functionality, sustainability, consumer health consciousness and convenience.

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Solving Packaging Format Challenges: Communication is Key

When CPGs and OEMs discussed challenges surrounding packaging formats, designs, and materials, most said improving industry partnerships is the solution.

Unilogo Robotics’ Cleanline packaging system targets liquid product CPGs in industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household cleaners and chemicals.

Linear Servo Track System Allows Production-on-Demand for Liquid Filling

With the help of a track system from B&R, this Polish OEM is building machines that make it practical for liquid products CPGs, like cosmetics or pharma companies, to plan for short and specialized product runs.

Sustainability Secrets from Tetra Pak & Compass Group USA

Tetra Pak and Compass Group Talk Sustainability

Listen as global packaging and processing heavyweights break down how brands develop on-pack messaging that appeals to consumers.

PACKadelphia Season Three: Coming Soon!

Your PACK EXPO East Packaging Vlog returns with the inside scoop on all things packaging and processing.

Is a Retrofit Appropriate?

Retrofits can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. However, they may not be the correct option in every case.

New Partnerships for OEMs to Explore in 2022

From optimizing the supply chain to launching lucrative new business models, these OEM, supplier alliances are delivering unique solutions to address critical industry problems.

F4SS joins The Cold Pressure Council, CPA, IoPP and OMAC as PMMI Association partners.

F4SS Partners with PMMI

Foundation for Supply Chain Solutions is the latest addition to PMMI's Association Partners, including The Cold Pressure Council, CPA, IoPP and OMAC.

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Automation and Education Two Keys to Solving Workforce Issues

Automation can eliminate monotonous tasks for employees, while better education and training is needed to engage current workers.

Rockwell Automation’s New Cloud & Cybersecurity Strategy

Rockwell acquires Plex, Fiix, Oylo, and Avnet adding cloud-based software and cybersecurity services to its industrial control portfolio.

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Key Challenges to Using Automation in Packaging and Processing Operations

There are four main automation-related issues mentioned in a discussion between CPGs and OEMs, in relation to manufacturing operations.

New Partnerships Propel OEMs Into Innovation, Differentiation

From optimizing the supply chain to launching lucrative new business models, these OEM, supplier alliances are delivering unique solutions to address critical industry problems.

PACK EXPO East Returns

PACK EXPO East Brings Latest Packaging & Processing Solutions to the East Coast

After PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 led the way in bringing the industry together, PACK EXPO East returns to Philadelphia (Mar. 21 to 23) looking to build off of its largest show ever in 2020.

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2022 Marketing Trends: Four Areas to Center Your Focus

Focus on these four marketing techniques to reach new customers in the new year.

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Lisa Hunt Steers Plexpack’s Next Steps

Appointed CEO in January 2021, Hunt has already implemented changes that will prepare the OEM for product and global expansion, while staying true to its roots as a diverse solutions-oriented company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Top Three Operational Priorities of Execs in Packaging and Processing

Issues that were prominent prior to 2020 became even more elevated during the pandemic.

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Ushering in the Next Generation of Engineers

Belden partners with Glenbrook South High School, donating equipment, time, and expertise to provide real world manufacturing experience to budding STEM students.

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Applying Agile Practices to the Supply Chain

Agile in the manufacturing space means collaboration, short cycles of improvement, and including all roles and partners in the process.

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unPACKed Podcast: A 1st Look At PACK EXPO 2022

Listen to editors from PMMI Media Group lay out the top trends and innovations attendees can expect to see at PACK EXPO East 2022.

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unPACKed with OEM Podcast: Packaging and Processing's Gender & Race Wealth Gap

Listen to OEM Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Neil's discussion with Below the Line President Jill Miller about Miller's goal to level the playing field for women and people of color in packaging and processing.

Lakeshore Technologies is known for its ability to solve metal contamination problems where others have failed.

Metal Contamination Removal Is Key to Success for Toll Processor

Becoming known for its ability to find and remove metal contaminants from customer products, Lakeshore Technologies relies heavily on metal detectors and magnetic separators from Eriez.

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unPACKed Podcast: Emphasis on Ease of Operation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group Editors explore tools OEMs showcased at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO specifically to attack workforce issues.

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Automating Flexible Omnichannel Fulfillment

Omnichannel fulfillment drives ABB acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group. Discover the full story on this Take Five with OEM video.

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How Bumble Bee Seafood is Transitioning Multipack Shrink Wrap to Recyclable Cartons

The company produces 26 million multipacks each year, and saw an opportunity to transition to more readily recyclable packaging through a partnership with R.A Jones.

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Mobile Robots Make an Impact on Omnichannel Fulfillment

ABB’s acquisition of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group positions the company to deliver a complete portfolio of AMRs, robots, and machine automation.

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unPACKed Podcast: Revisit Cobots, Cannabis and More from PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PMMI Media Group Editors discuss the trends and innovations that drove PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.

Palletizing for E-Commerce and Smart Changeover Machines

3D imaging and intelligent robot control handles complex logistics tasks. Watch today's Take Five video to find out more.

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Unique Blow-Fill-Seal Solution for In-House Blown PET Cups

Serac presented at PACK EXPO Las Vegas a Blow-Fill-Seal solution for yoghurts and desserts in PET/rPET jars. This solution, which combines an SBL linear blow-molding machine and a linear dosing machine, has been named CupBox.