MFT Automation Blog

How To Automate Your UPC Labeling & Inventory Tracking

Keeping track of inventory is one of the top priorities of internal operations for any business. A common way stores and companies track inventory is with barcodes which can be scanned to identify the product and its price. With barcode labels, products can be tracked from production to the point of sale, or even to contact a customer if there is a major recall on the product. There are two major types of barcodes used in the world. 

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Join us at Pack Expo International 2022

MFT Automation is excited to be exhibiting at PackExpo International 2022. Join us October 23-26, 2022 in Chicago, IL for one of the world's largest packaging & processing tradeshows. You can find us at Booth #5410 in the North Hall.

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Keep up to date on the latest and greatest innovations in the packaging industry and network with experts, suppliers, and more at this year's biggest packaging and processing show! PackExpo International brings together people from 40+ vertical markets making it easy to explore ideas from other industries and build relationships with new and different experts and peers.

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MFT Automation will be exhibiting at Label Expo Americas 2022 at Boot 3802

Join us at LabelExpo Americas 2022

MFT Automation will be exhibiting at LabelExpo Americas 2022! Join us in Chicago, IL, September 13-15. LabelExpo Americas is part of a global series of label and packaging print events that connect the global print and packaging industry. This three-day event brings together major players in the North American labeling and packaging industries including printers/converters, brand owners, designers, suppliers, and more. LabelExpo Americas is a brilliant showcase of the latest innovations and trends in the industry. Visit us at Booth #3802!

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How Are Robots Used In the Food Packaging Industry?

Since the dawn of automation, the food packaging industry has always been a top consumer of robotics for their production lines. The fast-paced food packaging industry works hard to keep up with the growing demands of consumers and recently has been trying to overcome the recent global events and concerns. The food packaging robotics market size is expected to grow by over $1.03 billion in 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased public interest in food safety with many consumers demanding transparency and pushing for more regulations and requirements for food packaging. This public outcry has incentivized companies to eliminate even more human contact from their food packaging production lines. To meet the growing food safety and output demands of consumers, the food packaging industry is once again turning towards more automation.

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What Is A Friction Feeder: Common Friction Feeder Questions

Many companies have seen the benefits of automating their processes. Friction feeders are a powerful piece of automation equipment, capable of enhancing a system or boosting productivity as a standalone piece of equipment. Just learning about automation or friction feeders (if so? As automation and friction feeder experts we have all the frequently asked questions answered!

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What is a friction feeder?

How does a friction feeder work?

Where are friction feeders used?

Will it feed my product?

Why invest in a friction feeder?

What are the friction feeder options at MFT Automation?

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