A.G. Stacker, Yaskawa Motoman Partner On New Load Former Weyers Cave, Virginia based A.G. Stacker has officially announced its partnership with Yaskawa Motoman in the development of their eZFa Automatic Load Former, a cut- ting-edge solution engineered to fully automate the unit load forming process. This partnership marks a significant milestone in A.G.’s mission to revolutionize automation in the corrugated converting industry. After several months of collabora- tive engineering and integration, the Motoman team has demonstrated exceptional dedication and support, ensur- ing the A.G. team had every resource necessary to bring this next-generation solution to life. At the heart of the eZFa is a robust, six-axis collaborative robot specifically designed for palletizing and well-suited for heavy-duty packaging environments. This collabora- tive robot, or cobot, is engineered for safety and built to work directly alongside humans in a shared workspace, enabling efficient, fenceless production while keeping worker safety and operational flexibility at the forefront. “The cobot acts as the ‘operator’ of the eZFa system, eliminating the need for manual lifting and repetitive phys- ical tasks,” said Jerry Blosser, Electrical Design Engineer at A.G. Stacker. “Our goal was to automate the load forming process without compromising safety and did not require robot programming knowledge to operate, and Motoman delivered.” With the Motoman cobot integrated into the new eZFa, A.G. Stacker customers can expect a fully automated, op- erator-free solution for unit load forming — setting a new standard for efficiency and ergonomics in the corrugated industry. The eZFa is currently in the advanced stages of testing, with plans for commercial launch later this year. For more information about A.G. Stacker visit www.agstacker.com or call (540) 234-6012. Ultimate Paper Box Invests In Fourth Koenig & Bauer Press With a growing trend towards both high-end, sustainable packaging and shorter-run custom projects, Ultimate Pa- per Box (UPBX) took the initiative to add a new mid-size Rapida 106 41-inch eight-color LED sheetfed press to its City of Industry, California pressroom from long-time press manufacturing partner Koenig & Bauer. “As our elite brands seek more eco-conscious solutions and faster turnaround times, we want to continue to be well-positioned to meet those demands with our new technology and dedicated team,” says Janak Patel, UPBX’s president. Ever since Patel established his southern California printing business, major brands have been attracted to CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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