As the processing and packaging industry heads to Düsseldorf for Interpack 2026, CAMA Group is positioning the show as a real-world benchmark: what you bring to the fair signals how far your technology has progressed in the last three years. That’s the lens shared by Lorenzo Birro, Key Account Manager at CAMA Group, as the company prepares to welcome visitors at Hall 13 – A33.
CAMA Group is recognised as a secondary-packaging leader—focused on the packaging layer that groups products for handling, distribution and logistics—across applications involving capsules, pods, cans, sticks and bags, with solutions spanning both secondary and tertiary packaging. At Interpack 2026, the company will translate that positioning into a clear shop-floor narrative: robust machinery architectures, practical automation, and a strong emphasis on cardboard-based applications.
Three pillars on show: side-loading, top-loading and case packing
CAMA’s booth will showcase three machines that “represent the three pillars” of its production program—namely side-loading, top-loading and case packing. The point is not just variety for its own sake, but giving manufacturers a full view of how these architectures map to different cartons/cases, industries and production constraints.
For operations teams, that “pillar” approach matters because packaging formats and SKU proliferation increasingly demand flexible systems that can maintain throughput while accommodating frequent format shifts. CAMA’s Interpack presentation is designed to help visitors evaluate which machine concept best fits their pack style, performance targets and floor-space reality.
Cardboard-based automation and the Machine Enhancement Program (MEP)
A central theme at Interpack will be cardboard-focused automation, aligned with CAMA’s Machine Enhancement Program (MEP)—an initiative supporting both new equipment and retrofits to maximise efficiency through automation and robotics.
The MEP angle also extends beyond “greenfield” projects. CAMA emphasises the opportunity in brownfield environments, where existing lines can be upgraded to reduce repetitive manual tasks and stabilise end-of-line performance—often without a full line replacement. In some cases, CAMA is even applying MEP concepts to third-party machines outside the CAMA brand, positioning itself as a partner for assessment and project development.
Two systems in the spotlight: Cobot palletising and ACL
To make the cardboard-automation message tangible, CAMA will present two systems:
- A cobot-based palletizer, designed around flexible layouts to support multiple configurations. The unit can sit in line with the case packer or be rotated by 90 degrees, helping keep aisles clear for forklifts and pallet trucks and improving intralogistic flows within the department.
- Automatic Carton Palletizer (ACL), which loads blanks onto the magazines of a case packer—a task that can otherwise absorb labour and introduce micro-stoppages on busy lines.
Notably, the message is framed beyond “machine performance” alone. The focus is on how automation impacts the supply chain and factory intralogistics—the practical bottlenecks that often determine real OEE more than nominal machine speed.
RB 003: compact robotics for high-speed collation
CAMA will also showcase its newest robotic technology, RB 003 – a three-axis robot specialised in high-speed collation and automation. Though compact, it’s designed to work alongside other robots in the same working area, enabling dense robotic cells where space is limited. Visitors will see the technology demonstrated in action, reinforcing CAMA’s emphasis on customised solutions for compact, high-output environments.
Industry 5.0, safety pressure and faster changeovers
CAMA links these developments to the broader shift toward Industry 5.0, framed as the European Commission paradigm focused on human–machine collaboration. In parallel, Birro points to a “tipping point” in factory safety regulations, with changes affecting cardboard-based applications and making safety-by-design non-negotiable. In practical terms, that means prioritising elements such as safety fencing, cycle time, gripper design, cardboard positioning, and interaction with factory layout whenever a project is developed.
On the productivity side, the article highlights a familiar pain point: format changeover time. CAMA argues that automated changeovers reduce one of the biggest sources of production loss—helping lines restart faster after a format shift and improving continuity across short runs and high-mix schedules.
AI in vision systems: quality and alignment checks
While AI is not positioned as a standalone “show feature” for Interpack 2026, CAMA notes it has already delivered solutions where AI is applied to vision systems—supporting quality checks, alignment checks, and verification of product presence/quantity within a carton. This direction aligns with the broader goal of reducing variability, preventing defects earlier, and strengthening automated decision-making on fast-moving lines.
With Interpack approaching, CAMA’s message is straightforward: bring proven machinery architectures, pair them with retrofit-ready automation via MEP, and demonstrate robotics and safety-forward design that fits how factories actually run.
