Aetna at Ipack-Ima – Automation & end-of-line integration for food industry

Aetna Group is taking part at Ipack-Ima 2025 with its edge solutions for the industrial packaging and in-house logistics sector. The company will exhibit two highly innovative lines, highlighting the key themes of sustainability, automation and end-of-line integration for the food industry, at Hall 6 Stand B21 B39 D22 D40 with a stand occupying more than 800 square metres. 

Sustainability and Automation 

Visitors will be able to discover an automated line designed entirely by the Robopac Machinery business unit for the low-output segment. This sector is increasingly focusing on automation, and Aetna Group’s proposal will allow us to see a comprehensive system in action, from case formation to warehouse management, offering a tangible example of technological innovation.

Another special feature of this line is the use of sustainable packaging: the cases are made from paper tape and water-activated adhesive tapes, and right through to the wrapping of the pallet, the entire process uses cellulosic materials. A solution that demonstrates the Aetna Group’s commitment to promoting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact. 

Robopac does not limit itself to the concept of ‘plastic-free,’ but offers tailor-made solutions for each material chosen by the customer, guaranteeing maximum efficiency and reduced consumption through the TechLab. This is the industry’s most advanced research laboratory, which scientifically verifies the effectiveness of packaging systems for palletised loads, guaranteeing optimal sealing with minimum use of film.

At the end of the cycle, the ReCYCLE compactor sends plastic and cellulosic materials for recycling, maximising raw material recovery and contributing to more efficient resource management.

Machines involved in the line are the Suoerbox 6 HD – high-production rate case erector, up to 12 cases per minute;  Cobopac P&P 5 – cobot for automatic picking and positioning; Robotape 60 CFA W – self-dimensioning taping machine with water-activated tape; Cobopac  PAL 10 – cobot for automatic palletizing; Integra – AGV for automatic pallet transport; Technoplat PW TP – pallet wrapping machine with paper; and Recycle – compactor to maximize material recovery.

The range for the semi-automatic segment has Spiror PW – horizontal ring wrapping machine with paper tape for long objects and  Robot S7 – self-propelled machine with stretch film for packaging of any shape and weight.

End-of-line integration for the food sector

Presented at the stand is a complete end-of-line solution for the food sector, with dedicated solutions for tinplate packaging with secondary packaging, robotic palletizing, wrapping and internal logistics. It is the work of the Robopac Packers, OCME and Robopac Systems business units, which have long been engaged in a synergetic approach to serving the canning and petfood industry, but also the pasta and bakery sectors.

An offer capable of adapting to the requirements of speed, formats and unique characteristics of each segment, consolidating Aetna Group as a reference company in the food sector, thanks to production efficiency, packaging quality and cost optimization.

Machines involved in the line are  Prasmatic TC 300 W – wrap-around case packer for cans, up to 45 packs per minute;  Pegasus – robotic palletizer with versatile gripping head, up to 11 cycles/min;  Helix 4 EVO – automatic wrapping machine with rotary arm for load stabilization of up to 90 pallets/hour and  Auriga S-Forklift – laser-guided vehicle for automatic pallet handling.

Completing the portfolio is the Sotemapack WA20 case packer, specifically designed to handle flexible containers, in operation at the stand with baby food doypacks.

Visitors will be welcomed by the after-sales service and TechLab experts, who will be on hand to outline the group’s suite of advanced services supporting the life cycle of automation systems.  

With a keen eye on market dynamics and industry developments, Aetna Group is exhibiting at the Milan trade fair, showcasing the best of its technological innovation. The proposed solutions aim to meet the needs of advanced automation in the food industry sector, with particular emphasis on integration and efficiency, also with a view to environmental sustainability.