Tag: palletizing

Festo FPaKit pre-engineered gantry system is designed to simplify palletizing integration and reduce commissioning work for packaging OEMs.

Packaging line flexibility: AI, changeovers and robotics

October 1, 2026

FANUC’s R-50iA controller and palletizing robot are shown on the left, while ABB Robotics’ robotic automation demonstration is shown on the right at Automate 2026.

Digital Transformation

Built for the unexpected: AI expands what packaging machines can handle

September 22, 2026

KUKA, SOMIC Packaging, Quest, and Provisur Technologies are among the exhibitors featured in Packaging OEM’s first look at PACK EXPO International 2026. Source: KUKA (top left), SOMIC Packaging (top right), Provisur Technologies (bottom left), and Quest (bottom right)

On the Line: A first look at what’s coming to PACK EXPO 2026

September 17, 2026

Dexterity’s Mech robot moves packages using physical AI, with Beckhoff Automation supporting the control architecture connecting motion, safety, navigation, and data.

Physical AI, robots, and what’s next after the end-of-line

August 27, 2026

FOCUS Integration will show its CUBE palletizing system at Pack Expo 2026.

KUKA to show automation for packaging and food at Pack Expo International

August 24, 2026

Direct Conveyors’ conveyor technology positions and manipulates packages for downstream processes (left side of image). Rockwell Automation’s OTTO autonomous mobile robots connect material movement with production demand (right side of image).

Digital Transformation

Beyond the conveyor: How automation connects packaging lines to the warehouse

August 18, 2026

FlexLink’s RC20 collaborative palletizing cell features a FANUC CRX20 robot arm and a compact footprint for end-of-line applications.

FlexLink brings higher payloads to collaborative palletizing

August 17, 2026

The igus twisterchain energy chain supports cable management on compact industrial robots with rotation angles of more than 600°.

igus energy chain supports pick-and-place robots with 600° cable rotation

August 5, 2026

A BW Packaging palletizing system. The company recently announced a strategic partnership with Crown Packaging Corp. to expand packaging automation and integrated packaging solutions across North America.

BW Packaging teams with Crown Packaging to expand automation capabilities

July 30, 2026

Destaco's palletizing gripper, shown at Automate 2026, is designed for robotic handling of heavy bags in end-of-line packaging applications.

Destaco palletizing gripper targets heavy bag handling applications

July 29, 2026