Packaging automation is the process of packaging a product without human assistance. It can be integrated into an existing production line or stand alone, depending on packaging requirements. With e-commerce experiencing year-over-year double-digit growth, today’s approaches to secondary packaging are changing.
Packaging automation is becoming a crucial investment to achieve efficiency, safety, and cost savings goals. As a result, most packaging facilities use some form of automation, ranging from individual simple process equipment that may form and seal cartons, to more advanced automated packaging lines that can scan, label, stack, and unitize entire pallets of goods. Whether the process is large or small, automated packaging systems provide smart workflows, reduce costs, and significantly increase throughput.
Signs your business might need packaging automation:
Throughout this e-book, you will learn what packaging automation is, why it is beneficial to your company, and how it can be implemented in your packaging environment.