Robotics & Automation
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Markem-Imaje launches SaaS packaging tools for GS1 QR codes
The packaging solutions help brands comply with evolving regulations and retailer demands, while opening up new consumer engagement opportunities through intelligent packaging.
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Zomato’s new PackSwitch platform connects 100,000 restaurants with 100+ verified packaging suppliers in India
PackSwitch closes the operational gap with a three-step workflow: identifying dish-specific needs, evaluating alternative material performance, and connecting to verified manufacturers.
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EPS updates CommandCore to embed AI, automation in packaging plant workflows
The 2026.2 release adds three AI tools within Radius ERP: Estimate Win Predictor scores conversion probability of incoming quotes, Customer Churn Predictor flags at-risk accounts, and Pack AI embeds a conversational assistant directly into workflows.
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Pragmatic Semiconductor’s new NFC protect chip enables instant pack tamper detection
The chip is manufactured using a low-carbon production technique designed for cost efficiency and mass market adoption.
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HiFlow’s new AI invoice module tackles 66% manual AP workflow in packaging sector
When an invoice arrives by email, HiFlow’s AI module captures the attached PDF and automatically extracts relevant information, following standard accounts payable workflow including purchase order matching, approval routing, and posting according to each company’s business rules and procedures.
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Heidelberg AI chat turns hours of print OEE reporting into single natural-language prompts
Heidelberg’s Print Shop Analytics platform aggregates key metrics including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, makeready times, and waste, making production performance transparent through customizable dashboards and real-time machine views.
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TG-Group absorbs Swiss robotics specialist Pick Place in strategic packaging automation move
By combining their strengths and shared vision, the companies could accelerate new developments, improve service, and deliver greater results for clients, aiming to shape the direction of their industry with practical, forward-thinking solutions.
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Ranpak Q1 loss narrows to US$10.2M as automated packaging revenue more than doubles
The 112.7% surge in automation revenue stands out as the quarter’s most significant trend.
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CMI opts for robots to sort single-stream recyclables at Caglia’s MRF facility
USA – American trade association the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has announced a new lease model to finance a robot that can sort single-stream recyclables.…
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ABB to invest US$280M to build European Campus in Västerås, Sweden
SWEDEN – Robot Supplier and manufacturer, ABB Robotics has announced plans to invest US$280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a…