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One of the first questions you may ask yourself when evaluating an automated packaging solution is:  How much is this going to cost?  The answer is more complex than a sticker price. We’re going to break it up into 3 parts below:  Evaluating the cost of your current packaging system  Assessing the full range of…

You’ve heard of all the amazing benefits of automation and now you’re considering implementing it on your line, but how do you know your operation is ready to make that investment? And further, how do you know you are automating the right processes?  There is no universal answer to both of those questions. Your goals and requirements for an automation…

Automation is a broad term in the manufacturing world and can apply to many parts of your production line, from processing to packaging to an automated palletizing system. Our expertise is in packaging automation, which starts with your unwrapped product fresh off your processing line, and ends with a finished pallet, ready to load onto…

Whether this is your first automation project or your fifth, chances are it’s far from your last. Current trends indicate that automation is the future of packaging across virtually every market, including food.   It’s fair to say that the perceived value of automation has evolved over time. Today, automation’s biggest driver is business optimization, as…

There are several different packaging automation options to achieve your goals at each stage of your process. The basic types of automation are primary, secondary, and palletizing. While robotic packaging can be a part of each of these types of automation, it offers some unique solutions that are worth taking a closer look at. We’ll…

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…

It is tortilla vs. bread for sandwich supremacy and tortillas are winning. Consumers are leaving loaves on shelves and opting for choices with better, bolder flavors, more taste, and healthier ingredients. But how did tortillas rise to such fame to challenge King Bread as the new member of the tabletop triumvirate alongside milk and eggs?…