Guangdong Kenwei Launches Intelligent Packaging and Boxing Solution for Food Manufacturing Automation

Automation in Food Packaging: Addressing Industry Pain Points

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of manufacturing, with automation now a priority—especially in the food manufacturing industry, which plays a vital role in daily life. Among all production stages, the back-end packaging process has become a top priority for automation upgrades.

Traditionally, food packaging involves repetitive, labor-intensive tasks with low technical content. This work is less appealing to employees and incurs high labor costs—particularly during epidemic periods. As a result, businesses face mounting pressure to automate downstream packaging processes.

However, automating food packaging is challenging. The industry trend toward customization requires packaging automation equipment to adapt quickly to different packaging needs, switch gripping tools based on order requirements, and remain compatible with vertical, pillow-type, and bag-feeding machines—all while operating at high speeds. Limited space in traditional production lines further demands compact, efficient automation systems.

Guangdong Kenwei’s Integrated Intelligent Packaging and Boxing Solution

To address these challenges, Guangdong Kenwei has developed an integrated solution that merges advanced logistics packaging with unitization technology. The system focuses on efficiency, speed, precision, and adaptability.

Main Components Include:

• Mainframe Structure: Features a frame, grabbing unit, and lightbox sensing, enclosed with plexiglass doors for safer, easier operation.

• Carton Conveying System: Powered by a servo motor and roller conveyor, handling various carton weights with ease.

• Grabbing Unit: Uses the Kenwei D1100 parallel manipulator, capable of 150 picks per minute with precise positioning, automatic palletizing, and intelligent sorting. Custom end effectors enable 3D movement and rotation.

• Reclaiming Unit: Places products into designated cartons with replaceable suction cups or grippers for optimal compatibility.

Advantages of Kenwei’s Solution

1. Compact & Space-Saving: Small footprint and easy integration with existing lines.

2. High-Speed Performance: Intelligent vision system and AI algorithms ensure fast, accurate product positioning.

3. Strong Compatibility: Adapts to multiple packaging machine types for quicker line changes.

4. Labor Cost Reduction: Automates repetitive tasks, minimizing the need for manual handling.

5. User-Friendly Operation: Controlled by a motion controller, with a humanized design for ease of use.

Market Impact

Guangdong Kenwei’s intelligent food packaging and boxing solution not only addresses current industry pain points but also positions businesses for future competitiveness. By boosting production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and reducing labor costs, this solution helps manufacturers lead in an increasingly automated market.