In context
In late 2024, packaging automation was increasingly turning to robotics to handle tasks that demand both precision and adaptability, especially in industries like chemical, food, and logistics where container variability is high. The introduction of the VeloFlexLabeler reflected this trend, offering a solution that could serve multiple production lines simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
What was reported
Greif-Velox, a packaging machinery specialist, unveiled the VeloFlexLabeler, a fully automated labeling system developed with Moin Robotics and Bluhm Systeme, both German firms. The system is designed to label a wide variety of containers regardless of shape or surface condition, making it suitable for full-line systems.
The compact robotic labeler can serve multiple production lines at once, applying labels independently with customizable placement and orientation. Its robotic arm ensures precise labeling on jerrycans, drums, and IBCs, among other container types. The system also supports redundancy-enabled printing to ensure no label is missed, enhancing operational reliability.
By automating labeling, the VeloFlexLabeler reduces manual workload, saves employee resources, and minimizes errors. It can also apply tamper-proof seals or static instructions, adapting to various label sizes and positions. The system is particularly suited for chemical, food, and logistics industries, and its compact design allows seamless integration into existing lines.
Why it mattered
The VeloFlexLabeler highlighted the growing role of robotics in packaging automation, where flexibility and precision are key. By enabling one robotic system to handle multiple lines and container types, it pointed toward more efficient, cost-effective production that could adapt to changing product requirements without extensive reconfiguration.
"Its flexible robotic arm ensures precise labeling of containers in various sizes and shapes, including jerrycans, drums, and IBCs."
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2024-12-19 · “Greif-Velox unveils new automated container labeling system”