MACFARLANE Packaging has introduced a new ‘rapid’ box assembly system described as helping packers to build cardboard boxes in seconds.
Created by Macfarlane’s Innovation Lab team, the patent-pending solution has been designed to increase operational productivity by reducing manual box assembly times from 10 seconds to less than three seconds.
Macfarlane said the piece of packaging equipment will be made-to-order for the firm’s customers and works with Macfarlane-exclusive box designs that have been optimised to provide more performance strength while using less material.
The 3D printed units can assemble boxes up to 400mm x 300mm, with variable options on depth. This is said to make the solution ‘ideal’ for online and multi-channel retailers packing a high volume of small parcel size packages.
Richard Garratt, head of design at Macfarlane Packaging, said, “With an increasing number of businesses trying to balance the complexities of supply chain efficiency and operational cost reduction alongside sustainability, this is a potential game-changer for some Macfarlane customers.
“The rapid box assembly system and exclusive box designs were developed at our Innovation Labs and represent an opportunity for customers to reduce pack times, reduce costs, cut material use and lower overall CO2e associated with their packaging.”
