Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham 2027 is a major UK event covering packaging design, materials, machinery, automation and processing technology. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 24–25 February 2027, the event brings together packaging professionals, manufacturers, technology suppliers and industry experts from across the packaging supply chain.
The event covers different stages of the packaging journey, from product and packaging innovation through to machinery, processing, automation and fulfilment. The Empack section focuses particularly on packaging machinery, automation and processing technologies, providing an opportunity to see equipment and technologies in operation and meet specialist suppliers.
For manufacturers looking to improve packaging operations, increase throughput or introduce new automation, Packaging Innovations & Empack provides an opportunity to explore the latest technologies and compare potential suppliers.
Automation and Robotics at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027
Automation and robotics are an increasingly important part of modern packaging operations, and Empack provides a dedicated environment for exploring technologies designed to improve efficiency, throughput and flexibility.
The event's Automation & Robotics Zone showcases technologies designed to transform packaging production, while the wider Empack programme covers machinery, processing, robotics, automation and end-of-line systems.
Visitors can discover industrial robotics, collaborative robots (cobots), machine vision, PLC and control technologies, pick and place automation, palletising, packing and end-of-line automation.
For manufacturers considering a new packaging automation project or looking to improve an existing production line, the event provides an opportunity to see technologies in operation, discuss applications with specialist suppliers and explore potential automation solutions.Automation Technologies at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2027
- Industrial Robotics. Industrial robotic systems can automate repetitive tasks across packaging and manufacturing environments, including handling, packing, palletising and product movement.
- Cobots. Collaborative robots provide flexible automation options for repetitive packaging and handling tasks and can be deployed alongside human operators.
- Machine Vision. Machine vision systems can support automated inspection, identification, quality control and product handling within packaging operations.
- PLC & Process Control. PLC and control technologies provide the control architecture required to operate packaging machinery, production equipment and integrated automation systems.
- Pick & Place. Pick and place automation can rapidly and consistently move, sort and position products or packaging components within production and packaging processes.
- Palletising & Packing. Automated packing and palletising systems can reduce manual handling, improve throughput and provide greater consistency at the end of the production process.
- End-of-Line Automation. End-of-line automation combines technologies such as packing, palletising, labelling, handling and product movement to automate the final stages of production and packaging.
Who Should Visit Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham 2027?
Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham 2027 is aimed at professionals involved in packaging, production, engineering, operations and supply chain management.
The event is particularly relevant to:
- Packaging engineers
- Production and manufacturing managers
- Automation and controls engineers
- Engineering managers
- Operations managers
- Process engineers
- Machine builders and OEMs
- Systems integrators
- Supply chain professionals
- Packaging and process technology specialists
The Empack section is particularly relevant to businesses looking to improve packaging-line performance, introduce new machinery or investigate automation opportunities.
With technologies covering robotics, automation, machine vision, controls, packing, palletising and end-of-line systems, visitors can explore individual technologies as well as complete solutions for improving packaging operations.Worth your day?
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Getting there
- AddressMarston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NTDirections