Packaging Automation
Robotic sector reaches new highs in 2012
The 2012 North American robotics market sells 3,000 more robots than previous high in 2011.
Robotics industry best its been in N.A.
New figures from the Robotic Industries Association shows the North American robotics industry sold the most industrial robots ever during Q2 2012.
White Paper: Avoiding valve bagger false starts
New White Paper From Premier Tech examines how to avoid false starts when automating valve baggers.
U.S., Robot
North American robotics industry off to a great start in 2012.
Automation
N. American robotics have strongest Q1 ever
Figures from Robotic Industries Association show robotic orders continue to rise.
Intelligrated Robotics Lab plans for National Robotics Week
Robotics material handler to host series of educational events for students at facility's robotics lab.
Links to success
Ontario meat processor strives to maintain harmonious balance between authentic tradition and modern technology.
FANUC named top innovator
Forbes and Thomson Reuters declare FANUC Corporation to be one of the top innovators in the world for 2012.
Rockwell Automation is in the navy now!
Rockwell Automation awarded $21.7-million contract from U.S. Navy for control systems and engineering support services.
Amended First Law of Robotics: more frozen yogurt
Yaskawa Motoman partners with Robofusion to deliver Reis and Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt factory robotic kiosks.
Sorcery at the saucery [from Canadian Packaging October 2012 issue]
Venerable Quebec sauce and seasonings marketer taking full control of its own destiny with bold new high-tech manufacturing and packaging competencies
‘Dam Worth The Wait
Toronto craft brewer shaking up the local beer scene with artsy glass packaging and Old World authenticity.
Province of Nova Scotia puts money where its mouth is
Province invests in poultry plant to increase productivity and jobs.
New multi-touch panel series from Beckhoff Automation
Control Panel and Panel PC series offers flexibility, sleek design and innovative touch screen technology.
Unisource Canada and Plan Automation launch strategic alliance
Alliance delivers automation solutions for manufacturing and food processing segments.
Should you buy a robotic palletizer now?
Premier Tech‘s Industrial Equipment Group, a global leader in innovative solutions for customized packaging, material handling and bulk processing solutions asks the important question: Is now the time to consider a robotic palletizer? – and then provides ways to determine the proper answer for you. As small startup manufacturing businesses grow and increase production, it ...
Ampac wins two awards for Tesco soup pouch
Flexible Packaging Association recognizes soup pouch for its printing while Graphic Design USA likes its design.
New Intelligrated White Paper asks: is conventional palletizing dead?
Paper features application-specific comparison of conventional versus robotic palletizing.
Feds to help Maple Leaf modernize plants
Not wanting Maple Leaf to hog all the fun, the Canadian federal government is investing in a pair of pork processing plants in Manitoba.
Creatures of comfort
Eagle-eyed inspection delivers optimal safety assurance for a thriving perogies processor
FlexLink sold to Coesia Group
The Coesia Group, a global player within advanced automated machinery, acquires FlexLink, the world leading production logistics provider.



