Like any cost-conscious business owner, you’re constantly exploring ways to improve profitability. Any technology or approach that can reduce costs and boost sales is a win for your enterprise. Before you move forward with automated packaging systems, it’s good to know their essential components.
Conveyors
A vital component of automated packaging systems is the conveyor. It’s a piece of mechanical equipment that transports products from one point to another during packaging. The conveyor can vary in material, size, and intended use.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
AGVs play a crucial role in packaging as they move items or products along the assembly line or from one area within a facility to another. Moving packaged goods is a mundane activity, but that’s not an issue for AGVs, which can improve efficiency, minimize errors, and reduce downtime. These load carriers can move autonomously throughout the distribution facility or warehouse without an onboard operator.
Sensors and Scanners
Advanced scanners and sensors are helpful when doing high-volume checks. Intelligent sensors can pick up and send information to inventory management and monitoring systems that aggregate data. With these devices, you can make split-second decisions about different processes or where to send a packaged product.
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