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The Medical Packaging Industry must adhere to strict safety guidelines and standards for the safety of patients. A compromised or contaminated product could be the difference between life or death for a patient and a massive liability for the medical packaging company. Under these tough safety standards, the Medical Packaging Industry has found ways to innovate and create a safer packaging process and product. The medical packaging market’s value is expected to reach almost $42 billion dollars by 2026 but they’re not immune to current packaging trends. Pouches have taken the consumer packaging industry by storm and now this flexible packaging option is making its way into the Medical Packaging sector. One innovation that has revolutionized the Medical Packaging Industry is the Tyvek pouch packaging for medical devices and instruments. 

In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means maximizing efficiency and productivity. One way to achieve this is through the implementation of factory automation. This blog post will delve into three of the areas MFT Automation specializes in friction feeders, labeling machinery, and robotics. By understanding the capabilities and benefits of these automation technologies, businesses can make informed decisions to optimize their manufacturing processes and gain a competitive edge.

In the Food Industry, the top priority is to prevent and identify possible contaminations. Food packaging works hard to reduce the risk of contamination with strict regulations and guidelines for their plants. 

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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Friction Feeders are used in a variety of automation applications ranging from counting and dispensing products to tipping products onto other products. Found in a wide range of industries and applications, Friction Feeders are a common piece of automation equipment that is found in a wide range of industries and applications. They easily integrate into existing production lines and are a powerful piece of standalone equipment.