Automation - Articles - Page 12 | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

PMI KYOTO Tri-Seal Top-Load Cartoner

September 19, 2018

PMI KYOTO Packaging Systems is exhibiting a new Tri-Seal Top-Load Cartoner at PACK EXPO International in Chicago on Oct. 14-17 at Booth S-2048.

Robotics improve snack and bakery packaging operations

Advanced end-of-arm tooling, robot learning, sanitation and space optimization bring sophistication to packaging automation

Neal Lorenzi

August 10, 2018

Designing robotics for packaging functions in snack and bakery plants is a challenge. This market segment requires robots that are highly flexible for product changeover, yet easy to program.

JLS automates MAP Packaging for organic, multi-grain bread

July 31, 2018

JLS Automation is automating loading of fresh bread into gas flushed packages to extend the shelf life of these higher end products, which will be on display at PACK EXPO International in Chicago on Oct. 14-17 at Booth N-5342.

Westfalia releases white paper to help bakeries improve operations

July 26, 2018

Westfalia Technologies, Inc. recommends manufacturers of fresh and frozen bakery products implement automation technologies.

Cimcorp provides state-of-the-art order picking solution to Stöcklin Logistics for Grupo Bimbo in Mexico

Intralogistics system provider, Cimcorp, and international system integrator, Stöcklin, work in collaboration to provide fully automated distribution center for one of the world’s leading bakeries

March 21, 2018

Cimcorp, manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic handling solutions, is providing the order picking system for a fully automated distribution center in Mexico City built for Grupo Bimbo.

Piab customizable bag gripper

March 19, 2018

Piab's new Customizable Bag Gripper (CBG) design tool is a unique software program that allows customers to design/configure world-class and lightweight vacuum grippers for perfect handling of bags and pouches weighing up to 4.4 lb.

IDEC Releases iOS and Android Apps for PLC Access

IDEC iOS and Android apps for PLC access

February 28, 2018

IDEC Corporation has announced the release of its WindEDIT Lite app for iOS and Android devices, providing two-way access to its family of MicroSmart FC6A PLCs.

Streamlining snack and bakery operations through automated ingredient handling

Ed Finkel

February 16, 2018

Ingredient handling equipment, such as batchers, hoppers, pneumatic conveyors, sifters, sorters and storage silos, helps snack and bakery operations store, refine, prepare, measure and transport ingredients, streamlining production.

Automation helps product handling equipment evolve

Neal Lorenzi

February 15, 2018

When it comes to product handling equipment, snack producers and bakeries are looking for flexible machines that can run a variety of products and offer quick or completely automatic changeovers.

Emerson SolaHD encapsulated transformer

January 26, 2018

Emerson has announced a new SolaHD encapsulated transformer that will help industrial automation professionals lower Total Cost of Ownership through simplified installation, reduced maintenance requirements, and decreased cabling needs.