Every year, FACHPACK transforms Nürnberg into Europe’s hub for packaging automation trends, and 2025 was no exception. From sustainable packaging materials to cutting-edge palletizing automation, this year’s show proved that manufacturers want solutions that are faster to deploy, easier to operate, and scalable for the future.
Here’s a look at the top FACHPACK 2025 trends and how Robotiq’s Lean Palletizing Experience — including PAL Ready and PAL Series — is helping manufacturers keep pace.
The packaging industry is shifting away from long, rigid production runs. FACHPACK made it clear that flexible automation is a must-have for handling SKU changes, small-batch runs, and seasonal peaks.
Instead of massive, fixed lines, visitors were looking for modular palletizing systems that grow with their business. This is exactly where PAL Series, Robotiq’s modular solution, shines, letting manufacturers add capacity or lines without starting over.
A major packaging automation trend this year was designing and validating systems digitally before buying equipment. Digital twins, online configuration, and simulation tools were featured across the show floor, helping manufacturers cut risk and shorten timelines.
Robotiq’s Palletizing Fit Tool and Online Configurator are purpose-built for this approach. In minutes, manufacturers can:
✅ Validate their application
✅ Generate a custom 3D simulation
✅ Calculate ROI and payback period
This “digital-first” step removes guesswork and accelerates decision-making.
Space constraints and labor shortages are driving demand for compact, plug-and-play palletizing automation. Downtime is no longer an option — manufacturers want systems they can roll into place and start up fast.
That’s why PAL Ready was such a hit at FACHPACK 2025. Visitors saw firsthand how it arrives fully assembled, tested, and ready to run on day one. Its mobility feature allows redeployment between lines in under 10 minutes — no tools or forklifts required.
Worker well-being and operator adoption are top priorities. Many exhibitors emphasized safe, open palletizing cells that avoid bulky fencing and keep operators engaged.
Robotiq drew attention with its integrated safety scanners and intuitive PAL software, designed to be easy to learn and use. This ensures operators stay productive without becoming robot programmers.
Attendees experienced PAL Ready in action, complete with Smart Infeed, safety systems, and mobility. The feedback was clear: manufacturers loved seeing how quickly it could be installed and how smoothly it handled boxes.
“This takes the guesswork out of automation. I could see this running in my factory tomorrow.”
For those planning ahead, PAL Series offered a clear path to scalable palletizing. Built from Robotiq’s PE/AX Series models and modules, it allows manufacturers to expand without redesign — using the same software and operator experience across all deployments.
FACHPACK 2025 confirmed that the future of end-of-line automation is:
✅ Agile – ready for SKU changes and seasonal demand
✅ Digital-first – validated before installation
✅ Plug-and-play – faster to deploy, easier to relocate
✅ Operator-friendly – safe, simple, and intuitive
Robotiq’s Lean Palletizing Experience delivers all of this in a repeatable, proven process so you can start fast and scale with confidence.