{"id":3672,"date":"2026-10-05T15:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opitz-packaging-systems.de\/?p=3672"},"modified":"2026-10-05T15:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:51:07","slug":"rethinking-automation-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opitz-packaging-systems.de\/en\/rethinking-automation-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking automation together."},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Smart Robotics and Opitz Packaging Systems Enter Strategic Partnership<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Best\/Northeim, October 5, 2026 \u2013 The newly formed partnership combines Smart Robotics\u2019 expertise in robotics and Embodied AI with more than 30 years of experience at Opitz.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”default” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\u00a0<\/span>The aim of the new partnership is to bring packaging automation and advanced robotics closer together and to jointly develop integrated automation solutions for selected applications and customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The initial focus will be on robot-assisted palletizing and end-of-line applications. In the longer term, the partnership is also set to expand into item-picking applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For both companies, the partnership represents a valuable extension of their respective offerings. Opitz can integrate the Dutch technology company’s embodied AI solutions into its packaging machines and systems to realize new concepts, while serving as the lead integrator in incorporating the technology into comprehensive packaging solutions. Smart Robotics, in turn, benefits from Opitz’s profound process expertise and a more direct route into the packaging industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a subsidiary of global packaging specialist Storopack, Opitz has extensive expertise across the entire packaging process. In collaboration with Smart Robotics, Opitz can provide customers with comprehensive solutions from a single source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From the outset, the partnership has deliberately been designed to serve a broad range of industries. Potential applications span e-commerce, manufacturing and logistics environments, as well as the food, fashion and pharmaceutical sectors.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40px”][image_with_animation image_url=”3650″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40px”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Complementary Expertise<\/h4>\n

As a custom machine builder specializing in innovative automation and packaging technology, Opitz Packaging Systems has been developing and manufacturing tailored technical solutions for more than 30 years, helping make packaging and shipping processes faster, more efficient and more cost-effective.<\/p>\n

Based in Northeim, Germany, the company has extensive experience in automating packaging processes and integrating custom-built equipment into existing systems and complex IT environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur customers are increasingly looking at how they can efficiently automate not only individual tasks, but entire processes. This is precisely where we want to explore new approaches in selected projects. AI and robotics will inevitably play a central role here. That is why we believe Smart Robotics is the ideal partner for joint projects that will shape the future,\u201d<\/em> says Tim Opitz, Managing Director of Opitz Packaging Systems.<\/p>\n

Smart Robotics complements Opitz\u2019s expertise and extensive experience with high-performance robotics applications. The Dutch technology company develops AI-driven robotic systems for automated picking and palletizing processes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a specialist in custom machine engineering, Opitz has long been one of the most established and respected companies in the packaging industry across the DACH region. A strategic partnership with a company of this caliber therefore offers tremendous potential for us and our future customers,\u201d<\/em> says Felix Schmidt, Co-CEO of Smart Robotics.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40px”]

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Win-Win-Win: Benefits for Everyone Involved\u00a0<\/span>:<\/h4>\n