Robots are increasing in popularity for use in packaging both here in the U.S. and across the pond. Market Analyst IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) issued a study reporting that the UK market for robots will grow by 3.4% from 2011 to 2016 as a result of increased investment in automation by food and drink manufacturers.
The popularity of robots in packaging is becoming more and more evident as manufacturers choose to automate their packaging processes. Today’s generation of packaging robots is progressing, becoming smarter, faster and more compact.