Tag: robotics

Craig Souser (left), who retired Oct. 12 after nearly five decades leading JLS Automation, and Russ Stroner (right), the company’s new President and CEO. JLS Automation manufactures hygienic robotic packaging systems.

Management / operations / workforce

JLS Automation names Russ Stroner President and CEO as Craig Souser retires

October 16, 2026

TNA Solutions’ tna robag Quantum vertical packaging system will make its North American debut at PACK EXPO International 2026, giving attendees a first look ahead of its official release in 2027. The machine can run at speeds of up to 300 bags per minute, depending on the application.

On the Line: What to expect on the PACK EXPO show floor

October 15, 2026

Emerson hybrid motion technology for flexible motion control and packaging machinery applications.

Speed, space, and changeovers shape new machinery and technology at PACK EXPO 2026

October 13, 2026

FANUC demonstrates food-grade robotic sausage handling and packaging at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 with a DR-3iB/6 Stainless delta robot and food-grade SCARA robot.

FANUC brings generative AI, food-grade robotics to PACK EXPO

October 8, 2026

Xemelgo Experience Center virtual warehouse game comparing barcode scanning and RFID technology for inventory counting

On the Line: RFID gets interactive, AI resources grow, and 3D printing protects uptime

October 8, 2026

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

BEUMER robotpick has already processed 1.75 million parcels in a live customer environment. Source: BEUMER Group

BEUMER robotpick designed to automate 99.9% of bulk parcel handling

September 28, 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

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