Sidel’s CoboREEL Redefines Labelling Efficiency with Cobotics and 18-Reel Autonomy
Sidel presents CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels with three times the reel capacity of any other solution on the market.
CoboREEL’s exceptional 18-reel capacity guarantees 100% accuracy, maximizes efficiency, promotes productivity, and boosts profitability by integrating cobots to automate the reel loading process.
According to forecasts, the world’s demand for packaged water will have increased by 3.5% to over 350 billion liters by 2029. This increase is primarily due to the growing scarcity of clean drinking water in many regions, as well as increased tourism and on-the-go consumption, even though many countries have implemented strict regulations on single-use plastic. Since sustainability and health are predicted to be key trends in the category, carbonate volumes are also anticipated to have increased by 2.2% by 2029. These are just two of the primary beverage categories that are anticipated to expand; other PET packaging sectors are following suit.
As cutting costs and improving efficiency are essential in such high-volume segments, packaging leader Sidel has created CoboREEL, an innovative solution to boost the labelling step.
By automating this simple, repetitive task with integrated cobots, manufacturers achieve 100% accuracy and maximum precision—minimising errors, delays, and misplacements that can lead to unexpected downtime and lost productivity. It also eliminates the need for manual label reel changes, further reducing disruption to operations.
“Our customers are looking for ways to work smarter, with fewer resources and in a more efficient and intelligent way,” explains Antonio Mancino, Product Manager – Labelling, at Sidel. “Thanks to our five decades of packaging expertise at Sidel, we are constantly developing easy-to-use solutions that reduce costs, speed up daily operations, and require minimal training. With CoboREEL, automating reel uploading not only frees workers from repetitive tasks but also allows them to focus on value-added activities where their input is critical.”
Optimising workforce efficiency
CoboREEL enhances production efficiency by automating the reel loading task for labelling equipment, removing the need for operator intervention or reel replacement for the whole duration of the shift. After feeding the CoboREEL at the beginning of the work shift, workers are freed from the repetitive task of manually loading the reels. This allows them to focus on more complex, interesting tasks which in turn improves focus and productivity.
With 18-reel autonomy, the highest reel capacity on the market, CoboREEL not only ensures a full coverage throughout the entire production cycle, but it also handles different label types and designs in total autonomy, without the need of manual changes.
This innovative solution is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with no maintenance requirements and minimal need for technical expertise, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). With frequent staff turnover, CoboREEL provides businesses with a tool that anyone can operate quickly, without the need for specialised skills or long onboarding.
Boosting productivity and profitability
With CoboREEL, Sidel has developed accurate and innovative cobot technology that eliminates the risk of manual errors and prevents unplanned machine stops due to uploading delays or misplacements. Coupled with its ability to work independently from the production line, operators can continue working on CoboREEL to load reels for the next cycle even if the line is temporarily stopped. This reduces inefficiencies, which in turn increases profitability and leads to a fast and measurable return on investment.
Flexibility through mobility
CoboREEL works as a standalone unit which can be easily moved and deployed across different modules as required. As it can be interchanged among the labellers, producers benefit from greater flexibility and can utilise equipment efficiently across the plant.
Reducing the environmental impact
The unique, safety-first cobot design of CoboREEL is compact and flexible, with embedded traceability, able to manage different label types and designs autonomously. Its low energy consumption (<0.5 kWh) helps manufacturers reduce their environmental footprint.
“With an unmatched reel autonomy of up to 18 reels, Sidel’s CoboREEL sets a new standard in the industry,” concludes Antonio Mancino. “As the beverage market grows, Sidel will continue to innovate and offer new packaging technologies and solutions that guarantee accuracy, optimise efficiency, boost productivity and increase profitability for our customers.”
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