Smarter Robotics for Packaging Lines
Automation is more than adding robots to a floor. It requires engineering a cohesive system that delivers sustained uptime and ROI. IPM integrates robotics for packaging lines that improve speed, reduce labor costs, and enhance safety while protecting product integrity.
Solutions range from high-speed automated pick-and-place machines and robotic case packers to vision inspection systems that safeguard quality and robotic palletizing systems that prepare finished products for distribution. Our team also deploys collaborative robots packaging solutions that flex across multiple points in the line.
- OEM-neutral robotics configured for your facility and products
- Integration with controls, conveyors, and upstream or downstream equipment
- Systems designed for uptime, throughput, and rapid time-to-value
Automated Pick-and-Place Machines
Pick-and-place automation requires both precision and speed. From delicate cookies to heavy protein bars, IPM designs automated pick-and-place machines that handle products with care and consistency. Using delta, SCARA, or gantry robots, our systems place products into trays, cartons, or cases with repeatable accuracy.
- Gentle handling preserves product integrity and appearance
- High-speed throughput supports consistent large-volume output
- Quick, tool-less changeovers adapt to frequent SKU changes
Robotic Case Packing
Case packing demands flexibility across formats, product sizes, and shipping requirements. IPM incorporates robotic case packers with custom end-of-arm tooling that ensures positive product placement every time. These systems outperform traditional drop packing while reducing labor costs and optimizing floor space.
- Gentle handling preserves product integrity and appearance
- High-speed throughput supports consistent large-volume output
- Quick, tool-less changeovers adapt to frequent SKU changes
Vision Inspection Systems
Quality control protects your product and brand. IPM integrates vision inspection systems capable of monitoring up to 800 containers per minute. Configurable camera arrays add redundancy to reduce false rejections. Automated reject bins remove questionable products before they affect downstream packaging.
- Detects defects in weight, shape, labeling, and barcodes
- Redundant camera arrays minimize false positives and line stoppages
- Automated reject bins and remote monitoring strengthen quality control
Robotic Palletizing Systems
Palletizing is the final step before products leave your facility. Errors or downtime here can ripple through the supply chain. IPM integrates robotic palletizing systems that use intelligent software and adaptive gripping to ensure consistent, stable, and protected loads. Our palletizers manage multiple lines, adapt to new pallet patterns, and reduce product damage through gentle handling.
- Scalable solutions for single or multiple case lines
- Adaptive tooling ensures stable loads and reduced product damage
- Automated changeovers simplify pallet pattern or SKU transitions
Collaborative Robots for Packaging
Robots expand automation while working safely alongside people. Collaborative robots for packaging handle repetitive or ergonomic tasks and allow staff to focus on higher-value work. Quick reprogramming and compact footprints make them ideal for dynamic operations with frequent product changes.
- Safe to operate alongside people without extensive guarding
- Fast reprogramming adapts to new products or frequent changeovers
- Compact design fits tight spaces and supports case packing, tray loading, and palletizing
Each project is delivered with a performance guarantee and supported with thorough operator training. That commitment ensures your team has the knowledge and confidence to run the system as designed from the very first day. Beyond installation, our service and support teams remain engaged to keep equipment optimized, adaptable, and ready to scale with your growth.
With decades of experience across multi-plant food and beverage operations, IPM is trusted by leading brands to design and support complex automation systems. Our record is measured in uptime, efficiency, and ROI delivered at enterprise scale, results that continue long after the system goes live.
Equipping Teams to
Run Automation with Confidence
Automation only delivers value when teams know how to run it. That is why IPM provides EQUIPS training to support automation systems, ensuring operators and maintenance staff are prepared from commissioning onward. Training is based on your installed systems, reflecting the exact products, speeds, and conditions in your facility.
EQUIPS equips your team with the skills for:
- System Operation – Running robotic cells with confidence and consistency.
- Changeovers and Adjustments – Managing quick resets across products and pack styles.
- Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Keeping automation reliable and minimizing downtime.
To sustain performance, EQUIPS reinforces training with skill assessments, certificates of completion, and digital learning modules. Teams gain a documented record of readiness and the resources to stay current as automation scales.
By combining technology with skilled people, IPM ensures every automation investment performs reliably, safely, and profitably for the long term.