Demand Rises for Robotic Machines in Packaging Industry

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Robotic packaging has increased substantially toward the development of the packaging machinery market. Manufacturers are depending more on robotic machines such as robotic mechanical grips and lifts used in handling heavy cases without causing damage to contents inside. The servo motors in these robotic grips rely on force-sensing technology to look for feedback to know how much pressure can be exerted so as not to crush the contents inside food boxes and cases. Robotic packaging is one of the essential processes before presenting the final product to consumers.

The packaging machinery industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of 2.3% through 2022, improving sales of machinery to food plants and accounting for $2.8 billion of the U.S. market, according to Packworld.com. Industrial Info is tracking $30 million worth of packaging machinery projects in the U.S.

Bausch & Stroebel Machine Company (Branford, Connecticut) is at work on a $25 million manufacturing plant expansion. Phase I will consist of a 33,700 square-foot building. Construction is expected to begin in spring this year, and is anticipated to be completed this fall. Phase II will add a 13,900 square-foot building starting in the spring of 2019, to be competed in fall of 2019.

Proseal America Incorporated's $5 million expansion includes constructing a 200,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Chester, Virginia. Construction is expected to begin in the late spring of 2019 and be completed early 2020.

Some of the primary applications of packaging machinery are in the food and beverage, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and chemicals markets. The rising popularity of robotic packaging demonstrates growing demand for more attractive and innovative packaging in multipacks and single-serve packaging.

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