Incorporation of numerous automation technologies into packaging processes are becoming a widespread phenomenon.
Most manufacturers are now assessing the value generated by the addition of new technology over a period of time instead of looking at it as a cost that may put red on their annual profit and loss statement. A recent survey conducted by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies revealed that in 2017, around 94 percent of food packaging operations have incorporated robotics and are planning to increase their automation levels over the coming years. The increasing use of robotics in food packaging lines is primarily because of the looming shortage of skilled workers who can operate the equipment. The packaging industry has largely benefited from the adoption of automation technologies in their packaging lines. A report published by Adroit Market Research on global Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), the packaging market
projected revenue generation of $703 billion in 2017. It is growing at a CAGR of 4.1 percent with food and beverage packaging sectors generating revenues of approximately 450 billion in 2017.
Automation in Food Packaging: Its Need and the Outcome The rapid growth of the food packaging industry is mainly attributed to the expansion of robotic automation capabilities in recent times. Industrial robots which offer enhanced flexibility and efficiency have allowed packaging plants to introduce new products on the same assembly lines. The process of weighing, feeding and bagging food products have been rendered more efficient and accurate with the introduction of automation. Automation in these areas has positively affected the economies of scale, quality control, standardisation of products, and several project management solutions. Enhanced economies of scale have allowed manufacturers to provide their clients
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