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Harpak-ULMA collaborated with our friends at Canadian Packaging to present this webinar – but the insights here apply to more than just Canadian operations! Watch the full recording below to see our Automation Product Manager John Weddleton, along with multiple other experts in the automation and sustainability space, break down current sustainability trends and how…
Josh Becker, bakery and confection product manager for Harpak-ULMA Packaging, dives into how smart manufacturing technology is driving innovation in the industry with Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking.
Learn how to prevent bottle necks in your baking line. Hear from our Bakery and Confectionary Segment Manager, Josh Becker, as he discusses automated tote and basket management systems with Commercial Baking in this informative Tech Talk!
In case you’re wondering, “snackification” is food industry term that refers to the long-term trend in which consumers choose snacks as meal replacements. The traditional concept of “3 squares a day” has evolved across North America, Western Europe and Australia, where people are eating more and more “in-between” what use to be a fixed schedule. …
Traditionally, loading raw protein products into a packaging line has been a manually intensive process, with good reason: The dexterity and judgement required to place and arrange product for packaging was simply beyond the reach of any mainstream automation solution. But that was yesterday. It is now feasible, both technologically and financially, to move past…
Medical producers small and large have been using premade pouches for packaging to help their product get to market quicker. However, there are some challenges with premade pouches that may be preventing you from scaling your production. Thermoform packaging is a great alternative, but there are several benefits and considerations to account for when making this shift….
Your new packaging machine has just been installed. Your team received hands-on training and guidance from the experienced technician who set up your machine. Where does that knowledge go when you experience operator turnover? Do you have the right resources to train new staff effectively without a technician on site? In this webinar, Harpak-ULMA’s Technical…
When you’re purchasing a new packaging machine you probably have a clear strategy in place for how that machine is going to be used on your line, but do you know how that strategy will correlate to your parts and service needs in the future? The last thing you need when adopting a new piece of machinery is surprises that…
Making the decision to automate is a big step, and it can be difficult to know when you’re ready to make that investment. Join Automation Product Manager, John Weddleton, as he answers the question “How do I know if my line is ready for packaging automation?” He’ll cover topics like: The benefits of automation Labor cost and availability And…
Join Alexander Ouellet, Innovation Engineer at Harpak-ULMA, and special guest, Grace Fong, AR Growth Lead at PTC, as they explore the exciting ways that augmented reality can help manufacturers with packaging today. AR gives your team the ability to visualize key data in 3D, which has several applications, including: Remote assistance User training Operational guidance…
