Topic: Packaging

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Vision Guided Robots Lead the Way at Pack Expo 2021

October 1, 2021 · Whether their own products or integrations with partners, several robotics exhibitors at Pack Expo this week used the latest vision systems in their demonstrations.

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Pack Expo 2021: Robots Seek to Meet Worker Shortage, Efficiency Challenges

September 30, 2021 · At Pack Expo in Las Vegas this week, several robotics suppliers demonstrated collaborative robots and other automation designed to meet packaging industry demand.

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Smart Flexible Depalletizer From Honeywell Designed to Boost Warehouse Productivity, Reduce Injuries

September 24, 2021 · Honeywell's new depalletizing robot uses machine learning and gripper advances to help unload pallets without pre-programming, addressing labor shortages and turnover.

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Fabtech 2021 Exhibitors Offer Systems for Small and Midsize Manufacturers

September 18, 2021 · As manufacturers struggle with skilled staffing shortages, exhibitors at Fabtech 2021 displayed robots for gripping delicate objects, painting, and other production processes.

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Smart Technics to Integrate Scallog Mobile Robots in Newpharma Warehouse

September 13, 2021 · Scallog's goods-to-person robots will be integrated at Newpharma's new distribution center. Scallog is also demonstrating its new Flexytote robot this week at SITL.

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GXO Logistics Pilots KNAPP Robotic Arm for Apparel E-Commerce Logistics

September 7, 2021 · In the first test of KNAPP's Pick-it-Easy system for automated pocket induction for apparel, GXO Logistics is piloting robotic picking for a customer in the Netherlands.

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Formic Offers Robotics as a Service and Financing to Manufacturers

August 30, 2021 · With an hourly rate for robotics as a service, Formic says its financing and deployment offering can reduce customer risk and let manufacturers to more easily adopt robots.

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Timken Acquires Intelligent Machine Solutions to Expand Linear Motion Line With Industrial Robots

August 23, 2021 · Intelligent Machine Solutions, which makes floor-mounted, seventh-axis robotic transfer units, and gantry systems, will grow Timken's Rollon presence across industries.

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STORD to Build Fulfillment Center in Atlanta Using Locus Robotics

August 4, 2021 · STORD, which provides cloud-based, on-demand supply chain services, is building a new facility that will integrate Locus mobile robots.

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Think of Robots as a Supply Chain Asset

August 2, 2021 · Robots are rapidly becoming essential for all kinds of supply chain applications, but managers should understand what's available and anticipate worker concerns.

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Ambi Robotics Releases AmbiKit for Multi-Robot Pick-and-Place Kitting

July 27, 2021 · Ambi Robotics' new AmbiKit system uses AI and five pick-and-place robots alongside people for a fast-growing segment of e-commerce kitting -- online subscription boxes.

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ACE Controls Releases MC75 Miniature Shock Absorber for Robots, Other Tight Spaces

July 26, 2021 · The MC75 shock absorbers are designed to provide high-energy damping in tight installation spaces in industrial manufacturing, materials handling, and robotics applications.

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Ranpak Invests in Logistics Automation Provider Pickle Robot

July 9, 2021 · Pickle Robotics, which has developed collaborative robots for picking, loading, and unloading packages, will work with R Squared Robotics to help high-volume customers gain efficiency.

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Berkshire Grey Opens New Headquarters and Robotics Innovation Center

July 8, 2021 · Berkshire Grey said its new facility will showcase its offerings for global customers, benefit from the Massachusetts robotics ecosystem, and support supply chain automation development.

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Ambi Robotics and DWFritz Automation to Build Custom Picking Systems for Supply Chain Customers

June 30, 2021 · Ambi Robotics, which uses AI and simulation for highly dexterous robots, has chosen DWFritz Automation to manufacture custom pick-and-pack systems for e-commerce fulfillment.

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inVia Robotics Announces More Than 10 Channel Partners for Warehouse Automation

June 29, 2021 · Among the more than 10 channel partners that inVia Robotics has announced is Pregis, a packaging automation provider. The partners will integrate inVia's robots and software as a service.

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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Partners With Soft Robotics for Materials Handling

May 24, 2021 · Applied Manufacturing Technologies will integrate end-of-arm tooling from Soft Robotics to meet increased demand for materials handling robots in multiple industries.

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Universal Robots Increases UR10e Cobot Payload by 25%

May 18, 2021 · Universal Robots has increased the capacity of its UR10e cobot arm to 12.5kg (27.5 lb.), opening up potential applications in palletizing, machine tending, and packaging.

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FANUC America Adds to SCARA Robot Line for Manufacturers

May 13, 2021 · FANUC America has added SCARA robots to its product line, including models with compact profiles, environmental resistance, high payload capacity, and other features.

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ForwardX Robotics Introduces Collaborative Mobile Robots as a Service

June 23, 2020 · ForwardX Robotics, a Beijing-based provider of autonomous mobile robots, said its robotics-as-a-service offering is intended to make technology widely accessible.

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