Automated packaging systems are fully or partially automated lines that carry out packaging processes with little to no manual intervention. They combine multiple machine modules—such as filling machines, capping units, bottle unscramblers, labellers, and palletising robots—into a continuous, synchronised production line. The goal is to make packaging faster, more precise, more hygienic, and more cost-effective.

Modern automated packaging systems leverage Industry 4.0 technologies, integrated sensors, and digital connectivity to monitor production data in real time, optimise maintenance intervals, and minimise downtime. Thanks to modular designs, they can be flexibly adapted to different products, container sizes, and production volumes.

Benefits of automated packaging systems:

• High throughput and cycle rates
• Precise filling and packaging with consistent quality
• Reduced labour requirements and fewer errors
• Energy-efficient, resource-saving production

Typical applications:

• Food and beverage (oils, juices, dairy products)
• Chemical industry (cleaning agents, paints, lubricants)
• Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (syrups, lotions, creams)
• Technical products and consumer goods

Standards and quality requirements:

• CE marking in line with the Machinery Directive
• HACCP and GMP for hygiene-critical processes
• ATEX versions for potentially explosive products