Sidel presents Sidel CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels with three times the reel capacity of any other solution on the market.
Market Trends Driving Demand for Efficient Packaging Solutions
The global demand for packaged water is forecast to have risen by 3.5% to over 350 billion litres by 2029, largely due to the growing scarcity of clean drinking water in many regions, increasing tourism and the rise in on-the-go consumption, and despite the introduction of stringent regulations on single-use plastic in many countries. Volumes of carbonates are also expected to have risen by 2.2% by 2029 too as health and sustainability are set to be major trends in the category. These are only two of the main beverage categories expected to grow, however others in PET packaging are on the same trajectory.
Efficiency and Accuracy through Automated Labelling with Sidel CoboREEL
By integrating cobots to automate the reel loading process, Sidel CoboREEL’s unmatched 18-reel capacity ensures 100% accuracy, optimises efficiency, boosts productivity and increases profitability. As cutting costs and improving efficiency are essential in such high-volume segments, packaging leader Sidel has created Sidel 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.
Customer-Focused Design for Ease of Use and Workforce Efficiency
“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 Sidel 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.”
Workforce Efficiency Gains from Automation
Sidel 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 Sidel 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, Sidel 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.
User-Friendly Design with Low Maintenance and Cost
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, Sidel 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 Smart Cobot Technology
With Sidel 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 Sidel 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 and Mobility for Diverse Production Needs
Sidel 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.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact Reduction
The unique, safety-first cobot design of Sidel 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.
Conclusion: Setting New Standards with Sidel CoboREEL
“With an unmatched reel autonomy of up to 18 reels, Sidel 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.”
