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ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW

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25/06/2025

ROBOTICS AND AI VISION AT PPMA TOTAL SHOW

Dedicated UK automation distributor RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, held on the 23rd – 25th September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Industry news 23/06/2025

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Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems

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23/06/2025

Cobalt Systems Launches NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply Labelling Systems

Cobalt Systems announce the launch of its latest innovation: The NEXUS20 Liner less Print and Apply range.

Members News 19/06/2025

Simmatic Support STEM Learning

Team Simmatic visited AIR Wakefield (Automated Industrial Robotics) last week – where our Engineers presented Simmatic’s Lunch & Learn Product Overview Roadshow.

Members News

19/06/2025

2D Coding webinar from Videojet

Join our expert-led webinar to dive into real-world use cases, technical guidance, and strategic planning.

Members News 19/06/2025

SMC UK return to PPMA Total show

Following a successful debut appearance at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions earlier this year, SMC Corporation UK Ltd will return to the National Exhibition Centre in September for the PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd to 25th September at the NEC.

Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey opts for Security and Traceability from barrel to bottle with Videojet.

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12/06/2025

Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey opts for Security and Traceability from barrel to bottle with Videojet.

At the Irish bottling company, it’s all about precision, quality, and keeping standards high. Traceability and security are all part of these standards and every bottle they produce benefits from a unique ‘laser etched’ date stamp.