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EQUIPMENT
HFFS & Robotics

ARMEDAND READY

With the right strategy, combining automated packaging systems with
robotic technology benefits people, process and finished product.
by Joanie Spencer
In the age of technology, robots are often seen as the
end-all solution. And they're gaining even more prominence during the pandemic when social distancing and a
limited workforce create specific challenges in the packaging area of a bakery plant. That said, it's important for
bakers to think first before jumping into the investment.
Robots are innovative tools for automation, but having
them for the sake of the novelty is counterproductive.
Incorporating robotics with horizontal form/fill/seal
(HFFS) equipment can make a big difference for flexibility and worker relief, as long as the baker goes into it
armed with the right information and strategy.
"Cavanna's approach is that robots are a very good
tool to have in the tool bag but not one to use for every application," said Bill Kehrli, vice president, sales and
marketing, Cavanna Packaging USA. "When we partner
with a bakery or snack company, we need to understand
what their pain points are and how we can define flexibility and adaptability."
In the past decade, robotic technology was mostly
used for secondary packaging. But the increased need
for automation and flexibility is opening opportunities

for robots to streamline the HFFS process as well as address not only shifting consumer demands but also new
and very specific worker concerns. With new concerns
over food safety and people safety, robotics in HFFS are
the logical next step in the evolution of automation.

Robots with gentle
handling can guide
delicate products
into the infeed of
HFFS equipment.
Formost Fuji

Consumer concerns create change
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought
sweeping changes to every facet of American life, and
how consumers view the safety of their food is no exception. This has meant serious implications for how baked
foods and snacks are packaged.
"In the wake of widespread single-portion consumption, flexible production has become the bakery and snack
industries' new normal," said Kelly Meer, product manager, Syntegon Technology. "Individual portion packs offer
hygienic packaging at the sales point and are convenient
for consumers. From a production standpoint, they can
be challenging since they often create a bottleneck within
the feeder; manufacturers have to pick and place the items
into the flowwrapper while ensuring product quality."
This is where robotics come into play for HFFS packaging.

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