Whether you’re making FMCG or durable goods, there’s more pressure than ever on manufacturers in the consumer product industry to be as efficient as possible while still maintaining enough flexibility to pivot operations when tastes change. Labor shortages continue to be an issue, too.
Cross’s Automation Group provides a full range of robotic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical solutions for every stage in a production line. Looking for something turn-key? We have off-the-shelf options like the robotic palletizer or our machine tending solution. We also have a full Innovation team which works with you to understand your motion requirements to design a custom solution. Talk to us about how we can automate tedious tasks to free up manual labor for higher value activities.
Measurement is also a key part of consumer products manufacturing and J.A. King has you covered. From an extensive range of ISO 17025 calibration services to non-destructive and destructive testing, we help you gather measurement data to make smart production decisions and stay compliant.
Need to run a test that is unique to your operation or product? No problem! J.A. King’s engineering group designs custom measurement solutions including fixtures, test rigs and fully integrated
Providing Tangible Value
- Improve Efficiency: Increase throughput and free up manual labor with a precisely tailored automation solution for your application.
- Increase Quality: By automating, Cross gives you the confidence that processes are carried out the same way every single time.
- Improve Efficiency: Measurement data, whether from calibration, testing or inspection ensures you have the information to optimize your process.
- Increase Quality: With properly calibrated measurement tools, you’ll be sure that your measurements are accurate and repeatable.
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A range of expertise for consumer products industries
No matter which consumer products industry you’re in, from tobacco to firearms to appliances to cosmetics, Cross is here to help. We offer a range of products, services and complete solutions for the consumer product manufacturing and packaging. Take a look at each below:
Products for the consumer products industries
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Services for the consumer products industries
Keep your process up and running
Complete Solutions for the consumer products industries
When off-the-shelf products won’t work, we design a customized solution for your operation.
Consumer Products Industry Resources
Take a look at all the consumer products industry resources from the experts at Cross.
Will your product stand up after prolonged exposure to the sun? When making products that will spend most or all of their life outside, it is critical to ensure they will stand up to the elements. Specifically, you must make sure they will maintain both functionality and appearance after prolonged exposure to the sun. For …
The Importance of Sun Simulation Testing on Consumer Goods Read More »
Whether you make cosmetics, food, medical devices, or power tools you want to guarantee that your product reaches the customer in the same condition that it left your facility. As a manufacturer you go to great lengths to ensure the quality of your product, but unknowingly you could be subjecting your product to damaging conditions …
Shipment Testing – What Happens to Your Product When it Leaves Your Facility? Read More »
Could online gloss measurement improve your process? When producing high volume hard surface floor coverings, uniformity is key. In the flooring industry, the ability to maintain consistency across inventory is critical to avoid downgrading product. While it is very common to use handheld gloss meters to spot check product, this method is prone to human …
Could Online Gloss Measurement Improve Your Process? Read More »
The new ISO 17025:2017 standards’ increased focus on statements of conformity has sparked some great conversations recently about acceptable levels of risk, including false acceptance and false rejection. We wanted to take some time this month to talk through statements of conformity and acceptable risk and share a bit more about how we try to …
What is your acceptable level of risk? Read More »
For any gunsmith, whether amateur or professional, having the right measurement tools is critical. Firearms are designed to exacting tolerances and precise measurements. In order to meet the tight specifications, your machining must be skilled and accurate. To verify this, a range of precision measurement equipment can be used. The equipment you need obviously varies …
Calibration of measurement equipment is definitely not part of the sexy side of the cosmetics industry. Quite often, operations and maintenance departments consider calibration to be a necessary evil, requiring a great deal of time and paperwork. World-class manufacturing operations, however, understand how good calibration can positively affect profitability. Calibration means making sure your measurement …
The Highs And Lows of Cosmetic Production Read More »
Consumer Products Industry News and Events
Take a look at all the consumer product industry news and events from Cross’s vendors
AIRSKIN Resource Take a look as Noah Weiss, one of our Robotics and Machine Automation experts unboxes a new AIRSKIN setup. He walks through
July 30, 2020
Nivelco Resource In this application note from Nivelco, a plastics manufacturer is using level transmitters feeding into a MultiCONT process controller via HART to
July 30, 2020
Soft Robotics Resource Without the proper end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), robotics adds little value to a production process. In fact, choosing the wrong EOAT can
October 31, 2019
Tank and silo weighing is one of the most accurate methods for inventory control. Because the load cells are outside of the tank, it’s
August 1, 2019
