Amazon To Deploy Automated Packaging Machines In Europe Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Am- azon on its news page and is being shared with those who have an interest in innovative and sustainable use of fi- ber-based packaging. Amazon has announced that it will deploy advanced au- tomated packing technology across its European network to improve packaging for its customers and reduce waste. Through its largest European investment in sustainable packaging, Amazon will bring custom-box making technol- ogy to Europe for the first time, so that more customers receive items in made-to-fit packaging. Amazon plans to install hundreds of automated pack- aging machines across several of its European fulfilment centers that will reduce packaging volumes for millions of customer deliveries. More than 70 of these machines will be installed in Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain by the end of this year, with more to follow by 2027. Made-to-fit packaging can reduce delivery emissions by minimizing material use, eliminating waste, and maxi- mizing vehicle space—enabling more deliveries with few- er vehicles. “In order to reduce waste, we need to reduce packaging. We use machine learning and automation to create packaging that’s made to fit, reducing excess ma- terials while making sure the product remains protected,” said Pat Lindner, VP Mechatronics and Sustainable Pack- aging at Amazon. “This investment is a significant step for- ward in reducing the environmental impact of deliveries for our European customers.” Packaging Matched To The Product Custom-made cardboard boxes are created in real time : employees place an item into the machine, which uses sensors to measure its dimensions and automatically
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produce a box that is made to fit, reducing excess packag- ing material. The machine applies shipping labels direct- ly, making each package ready for immediate dispatch to CONTINUED ON PAGE 36 Amazon is creating custom packaging in real time with its "made-to-measure" technology. Photo by Amazon.
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