Kanday Venkateswarlu, a UAE-based entrepreneur and packaging technologist, has been honored with the title of Honorary Chief by the Anambra State Government in Nigeria. This prestigious award is given to foreign nationals for their significant contributions to Nigeria’s progress. Venkateswarlu, originally from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh in India, is only the third Indian to receive …
ENGEL unveils world’s largest injection molding machine at expanded technical center
ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has unveiled the duo 5500 combi M, the world’s largest technical center injection molding machine, at its expanded technical center in St. Valentin, Austria. This machine, part of ENGEL’s standard portfolio, boasts a clamping force of 55,000 kN, measuring 32 meters long, 13 meters wide, 6.8 meters high, and weighing 545 …
Rockwell Automation launches iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System for enhanced motion control
Rockwell Automation has unveiled the iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System, aiming to enhance machine productivity through faster, smarter, and more flexible motion capabilities. This latest addition to the iTRAK portfolio is specifically designed to handle higher payload applications, offering a significant upgrade over traditional conveyor systems. The system innovatively replaces mechanical components and …
Kongsberg PCS appoints Nimil David as Product Manager- Automation & Robotics
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has appointed Nimil David as its new Product Manager for Automation and Robotics, highlighting the company’s dedication to advancing automation. Nimil, based at the Kongsberg PCS production site in Brno, Czech Republic, brings deep knowledge and technical expertise to his new role, aiming to empower customers to enhance …
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Ediz Eren Appointed Rockwell Automation’s Regional VP for META, Bolstering Growth Strategy
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has reinforced its growth strategy in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region with the appointment of Ediz Eren as the new regional vice president. The announcement positions Eren to lead the company’s accelerated growth initiatives in the META region, with his base of operations situated in the United …
Kongsberg PCS Launches New Kongsberg Ultimate Platform for Corrugated Production
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) unveiled its latest digital cutting platform, the Kongsberg Ultimate, marking a notable development in the corrugated production sector. The platform is positioned to potentially impact the industry with claims of enhanced productivity, precision, and safety. Featuring a new drive technology, an acceleration rate of up to 2.74G, …
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Amazon Takes Major Step to Eliminate Plastic Packaging in U.S. Fulfillment Centers
Amazon has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative to replace plastic delivery packaging with curbside-recyclable paper solutions at its first fully automated fulfillment center in the United States, located in Euclid, Ohio. This milestone signifies Amazon’s multiyear effort to transition U.S. fulfillment centers from plastic to paper packaging, enabling greater convenience for customers to recycle at home. …
Videojet Launches High-Performance CO2 Laser Marking Systems for Manufacturers
Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking, and printing solutions, has introduced the Videojet 3350 and Videojet 3350 Smart Focus CO2 laser marking systems to meet manufacturers’ demands for high-performance solutions. These lasers are designed for the food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, packaging, and extrusion industries, offering the ability to mark complex codes …
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IFFCO Group Expands Condiments Production Capacity in the Middle East with Sidel’s PET Lines
IFFCO Group, based in the UAE, plans to boost its condiments production capacity by deploying Sidel’s PET lines in the UAE and establishing a new facility in Iraq. Entrusting Sidel with the turnkey project, IFFCO Group aims to achieve maximum efficiency. Andrey Dribny, CEO of IFFCO Group said, “This will be the first factory …
SACMI Unveils Classy AI for Metal Packaging at LatamCan 2023 Conference
SACMI, a leading provider of technological solutions, will introduce its Classy AI interface for vision system control in the can-making industry at the upcoming LatamCan 2023 conference. The international event will be held in Mexico City from July 12 to 14, 2023, and will serve as a platform to showcase SACMI’s revolutionary vision system management …
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