Material Handling and Packaging

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Vanzetti Engineering unveils ESK-IMO for the marine and industrial markets

    The ESK-IMO removable submerged cryogenic pump is designed to meet the technological challenges of small-scale LNG terminals, floating storage and regasification units and other fast-growing market segments.

  • Grip what others leave behind

    Schmalz is expanding its portfolio with the finger gripper mGrip Basic and the control module SRCU Basic.

  • SEW-EURODRIVE powers one of the world’s longest single-flight conveyor systems

    The 42-mile Dune Express conveyor showcases advanced industrial engineering, heavy-duty reliability and large-scale logistics innovation.

  • New CIRCOR screw pumps designed for LACT boost service

    Designed for long-term operation in demanding field environments, the pumps are engineered to deliver reliable performance while helping reduce operating and maintenance costs.

  • Fast-tracking reliability testing in production

    A food and beverage packaging machinery manufacturer has implemented a structured Reliability Growth Program supported by HBK’s ReliaSoft Weibull++ software to improve complex machinery performance.

  • MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units provide reliable operation for heavy-duty applications

    These industrial gear units deliver high-torque solutions and flexible integration to handle the toughest jobs.

  • Comau extends its intralogistics platform by acquiring Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions

    The transaction strengthens the Comau–Automha ecosystem by adding intelligent orchestration software and artificial intelligence-driven logistics capabilities.

  • Adhesive and sealant market in North America to reach $30.74 billion by 2030

    The U.S. accounts for 80.6% of regional volume, with Canada and Mexico contributing 11.6% and 7.7% respectively.

  • The race to build cold-weather batteries

    From new chemistries to liquefied gas electrolytes, battery developers are rethinking cell design to keep electrified systems running in extreme cold.

  • Microrobots take over the kitchen: Precision automation for next-gen food processing

    As global manufacturing demands higher precision, these small scale systems are becoming a primary tool for quality control. By moving beyond fixed-path planning, microrobots allow for a level of control in inspection and the handling of fragile materials that was previously difficult to automate.

  • Very much in demand in Asia: Premiere of Allrounder Trend and complete solutions

    The Asian premiere of the Allrounder Trend electric standard machines caused quite a stir, as did the new Gestica lite basic control system.

  • Lenze at Interpack: Compact motion control solutions for future ready packaging

    Discover how the combination of in-depth application expertise and powerful servo and drive technology enables precise, energy efficient and cost-effective solutions for every machine architecture.

  • Australian seed inspires next-gen helmets, protective gear

    Taking inspiration from this design, the team created a bioinspired material that replicates the nut’s internal structure.

  • Glide-Line introduces heavy-duty Vertical Transfer Unit (VTU) to support high-load automation and robotics integration

    The servo-powered system is designed to lift palletized loads up to 200 kg, supporting vertical discharge heights up to 5 meters.

  • Oil spills are less common than ever. Why?

    Discover how improved hull designs, navigation and routing measures and other factors have contributed to the reduced severity and incidence of oil spills.

  • Arburg becomes a partner of the Thin Wall Packaging Academy (TWPA)

    The collaboration will focus on intensive training of specialists, who can then in turn present the positive benefits of thin-wall packaging, enhancing its public image.

  • How electro-oxidation is redefining PFAS destruction

    This innovative technology has the potential to solve issues faced not only by water utilities worldwide, but also by industrial waste facilities seeking a permanent end to PFAS contamination.

  • AI claw drone captures downed UAVs

    The Project RED drones were designed to fly over and inspect downed unmanned aircraft systems using AI software to distinguish friendly drones from enemy drones.

  • How automated identification is transforming materials handling

    Modern RFID systems measure signal strength and phase across multiple tags and reader angles, allowing systems to infer orientation, select reliable reads and improve screening confidence without reducing throughput or replacing existing infrastructure.

  • Aluminum whiskey bottles may offer a greener alternative to glass

    Stirling Distillery and scientists from Heriot Watt are working to determine how whiskey behaves when stored in aluminum rather than traditional glass bottles.

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