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New Plant Products

Integrated or standalone heater cooler

December 16, 2019

Hamilton Co.’s Heater Cooler (HHC) automates the heating and cooling of microplates with an ANSI/SLAS footprint.

New Plant Products

Industrial-grade 2D camera

December 16, 2019

EventCam is designed for the detection and analysis of sporadic errors in industrial processes.

Tech Update

Why be liable for workplace injuries if robots can do the job safely, efficiently?

Wayne Labs

November 22, 2019

Robots in picking, packing and palletizing applications have performed some new feats—thanks to clever system integrators who have given them sensitive touch, better grips and keen vision.

Pack Expo

Pack Expo Preview: Tackling common robotics concerns

Sean Riley

September 15, 2019

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up much of the food industry, have been hesitant to invest in robotics solutions. However, there are many reasons for companies to reconsider.

New Plant Products

Robotic packaging systems from JLS Automation

June 4, 2019

The JLS Talon robotic pick-and-place system and Osprey robotic case packers have open, hygienic, stainless steel frames with minimal horizontal surfaces and sloped control boxes.

Automation

The human impact of robots in food

Shifting from a labor focus to automation can offer processors improved safety, efficiency

Wayne Labs

January 4, 2019

According to research by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, almost a third of food processing operations already use robotics in their facilities. What’s more, half of those surveyed said they will increase their level of automation in the next three to five years. However, not every food manufacturer is an automation convert.

Automation

Processors turn to robots for production jobs

No matter what shape or weight, any food product can be handled deftly by a robot

Wayne Labs

November 29, 2018

When you think of robots in the food industry, you probably think of heavy-lifting jobs, such as palletizing. However, this article looks at four exacting applications for robots on the production floor—including primary packaging.