At the heart of the packaging industry, processing is reinventing itself. Connected lines, embedded AI, modularity and sustainability are redefining production.

In the world of industrial packaging, processing is emerging as a major area of technological innovation. At the ALLFORPACK EMBALLAGE PARIS trade show, it is driving a transformation in which connectivity, automation and sustainability are reshaping production lines. This strategic sector, at the crossroads of packaging design and packaging machinery, reflects the rise of an industry that is both intelligent and responsible.


The era of intelligent and modular processing

The trend is towards flexibility: machines must be able to adapt to a variety of formats, changing speeds and new materials. Players such as Cama Group embody this approach. The Italian manufacturer offers robotic and modular secondary packaging lines that can evolve according to production needs. Their ‘smart’ design, driven by integrated software, illustrates the new generation of processes: fast, connected and focused on energy performance.

This vision is also found at Baumer hhs, which designs industrial gluing and quality control systems. Their solutions enable ultra-precise adhesive application, reducing waste while ensuring compliance. Here, technology does not replace expertise: it enhances it.


When data becomes an invisible operator

Data intelligence is transforming every stage of processing. Production lines no longer just operate: they learn. Heuft France, a quality control specialist, now uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies capable of detecting micro-defects invisible to the human eye in real time. On bottling or packaging lines, these systems guarantee unprecedented traceability and precision.

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For their part, manufacturers such as ATS-Tanner France are committed to more sustainable processes thanks to strapping solutions that reduce material consumption, while Universal Robots demonstrates the growing role of collaborative robotics in packaging. These easily integrated automated arms offer ideal flexibility for small and medium-sized production runs while improving operator safety.

Processing for sustainable performance

This technological convergence goes hand in hand with an environmental imperative. The multi-industry processing and packaging machines on display at the show now feature energy efficiency sensors, high-efficiency motors and control interfaces that optimise consumption in real time. At Baumer hhs and , the pursuit of eco-efficiency has become the norm: producing better, with less. Processing is no longer limited to mechanical action; it is becoming a central component of companies' sustainability strategies.


Towards a connected industrial ecosystem

The interconnection between equipment, software and operators is shaping a new culture of production. Thanks to open architectures, machines communicate with each other, exchange performance data and self-regulate. This collaborative approach can be seen on the exhibition stands, where engineers, data scientists and automation specialists work hand in hand. Innovations from Heuft France and Universal Robots illustrate this evolution: technology is becoming a common language between humans and machines.

Through its demonstrations and discussions, the Processing and Packaging sector confirms its central role in the packaging ecosystem. Visitors will discover lines capable of combining mechanical precision, predictive analysis and energy efficiency. What used to be called a ‘machine’ is now becoming an intelligent platform, capable of communicating, learning and acting.

 

This transformation will be showcased at the ALLFORPACK EMBALLAGE PARIS trade show, which will take place from 24 to 26 November 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte, offering a glimpse into the future of agile, conscious and interconnected processing packaging.

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ALLFORPACK EMBALLAGE PARIS 2026: THE ART OF PACKAGING REINVENTED