FREE WEBINAR

Meeting Consumer Demands with Smarter Manufacturing

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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This webinar explores the evolving landscape of consumer goods manufacturing, with a focus on packaging and automation. Attendees will gain insights into key market trends—such as sustainability, smart packaging, and flexible automation—and how these are reshaping production strategies.

We will then highlight how KUKA’s robotics and digital solutions are enabling manufacturers and co-packers to meet rising consumer expectations while also addressing labor challenges and ROI concerns. KUKA will discuss how automation, AI, and flexible manufacturing systems serve as critical enablers for manufacturers to remain efficient, resilient, and competitive in this dynamic landscape. The session also introduces KUKA’s iiQKA ecosystem and simulation tools.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sustainability – How eco-friendly practices and packaging innovations are driving change in consumer goods manufacturing
  • Smart Packaging – Addressing the manufacturing challenges associated with trends in packaging technology
  • Flexible Automation – Using robotics and adaptable systems to boost efficiency and respond to shifting market demands
  • Robots & Software Solutions – How KUKA’s robotics, software and digital simulation tools simplify automation and improve ROI

Guests

Chad Dukart
Chad Dukart
Key Technology Manager – Food/Beverage, Consumer Goods
KUKA Robotics

Rich Parkurst
Rich Parkurst
Business Development Manager, Consumer Goods
KUKA Robotics

Casey Flanagan
Casey Flanagan
Associate Editor
PMMI Media Group

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