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Denmark-based Soco System will showcase its range of products and services at Interpack 2008, including the 'Robot-In-A-Box'.

Soco System develops, manufactures and markets end-of-line packaging and handling equipment for cartons and trays, plastic crates and pallets. Its Robot-In-A-Box concept will be revealed at the show, but you can see how it works at the link below this article.

The 'robot' is placed at the end of the production line, connected to the conveyor belt, and is ready for use. When the first case arrives at the robot, the case dimensions are automatically registered. A computer then calculates the optimum pallet pattern, and palletising begins.

This product is universal and doesn't require running-in or specialist, previous knowledge. If you're going to Interpack 2008, you'll find Soco System at Hall 11 A22/ B31, 24-30 April, Düsseldorf, Germany.