MFT Automation Blog

The future is now! What was once thought to be science fiction is now happening right in packaging production lines around the world. With an increase in consumer demands and tightening budgets, packaging companies have turned to automation to save money and increase productivity and efficiency. Lights out manufacturing, the idea of a factory with little to no humans and therefore no need for lights,seems to be within reach with the advancements in robotics and automation.Read more to learn about3 robotics trends in the packaging industry. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness and an estimated 3,000 die from a foodborne illness. With the rapid evolution of the global food system and supply chain, the U.S. Congress recognized the need for better regulations and guidelines to protect U.S. Citizens and our food supply from contaminations.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working with the foodand food packaging industry to prevent and respond more quickly to contaminations and recalls.The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)puts direct action to prevent foodborne illness.Over the past decade, since being signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011, the FSMA helped build a new food safety system for the United States of America. After passing the FSMA, the FDA finalized several rules to clarify and specify theresponsibilities of every organization in the food supply chain.  

National Engineers Week is February 18-24, 2024, celebrating our nation’s innovators and problem-solvers, past and present. Engineers have been the backbone of progress and change.  The engineering field itself has gone through an immense amount of change over the past century. We set out to interview someone who has not only lived through the engineering field’s rapid advancements but also helped contribute innovations to new technology. Lucky for us, our very own founder of MFT Automation, Neal Nordling, was an easy choice. 

We’llbeexhibitingat PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Join us March 18-20, at the PennsylvaniaConventionCenter, for the leading show on the East Coast for packaging and processing professionals! You can find us at Booth #1302.