[Case study] Why automate the cardboard case shaping?

Automating the cardboard case shaping provides several significant advantages for industrials, particularly those operating in logistics, industrial production and retail. Here are some reasons why this automation is advantageous:

1. PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY GAINS

• Increased speed:
  Automated machines can assemble cases much faster than humans, increasing production rate.
• Reduced downtimes:
  Automated systems can operate continuously without any breakdowns, maximizing production time.
   

2. COST REDUCTION

• Less labor required:
  Automation reduces the need for manual work, which can reduce labor costs
• Reduced human errors:
  Errors in case assembly can result in additional costs. Automation allows to minimize these errors
   

3. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Respect for product integrity:
  The machines ensure consistent and uniform quality of case shaping, which is crucial for product integrity during transport and storage.
   

4. OPERATOR SAFETY

• Reduced risks of injury:
  Repetitive tasks and case handling can lead to musculoskeletal injuries among operators. Automating these tasks improves work safety.
   

5. FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTIBILITY

• Ability to handle varying volumes of production:
  Automated systems can be adjusted to handle different production volumes based on demand.
• Adaptation to different carton sizes:
  Automated equipment is ideally suited to shape different carton types and sizes, thereby increasing operational flexibility.
   

6. SPACE OPTIMIZATION

• Optimal layout:
  Machines can be designed to optimize and fit into the space available in production sites, allowing better use of work space.
   

Automating the cardboard case shaping allows companies to achieve substantial saving, improve efficiency and quality while increasing operator safety and providing greater operational flexibility.

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