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| Title: | Automated packaging is a big hit at PackExpo |
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| Author(s): | Richard Bloss, (Associate Editor, Assembly Automation) |
| Citation: | Richard Bloss, (2012) "Automated packaging is a big hit at PackExpo", Assembly Automation, Vol. 32 Iss: 2, pp.119 - 123 |
| Keywords: | Assembly, Automation, Filling, Packaging, Palletizing, Robots |
| Article type: | General review |
| DOI: | 10.1108/01445151211212271 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Abstract: | Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the PackExpo Show (packaging technology) with emphasis on automation innovations for better and more cost effective packaging. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth interviews with exhibitors of packaging automation of all types at the PackExpo Show. Findings – Suppliers of packaging automation continue to innovate with faster, more effective and cost cutting systems. Practical implications – Packaging customers now have more automation innovations to address packaging requirements with faster and smarter product handling technologies to increase productivity and decrease packaging costs. Originality/value – For packaging customers who could not attend PackExpo, they now have an opportunity to see and learn about some of packaging automation innovations that were on display. |
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