Tekpak Automation Installed Robotic Packaging System
A new automated solution for transdermal patches increased production throughput by 30% for a manufacturer.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Robotics
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Tekpak Automation implemented an advanced robotic packaging system that processes 1,600 patches per minute. The integration successfully reduced labor needs by 12 operators per shift for the pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Why it matters
The manufacturer required an automated solution to accelerate the inspection and packaging of transdermal patches. By utilizing high-speed robotics, the firm achieved greater efficiency while maintaining rigorous quality control standards.
The system utilizes four Schneider Delta robots, each handling 400 patches per minute, and features a footprint 30% smaller than traditional multi-machine setups. It performs ten distinct vision inspection processes on every patch.
The players
Tekpak Automation
Headquartered in Wexford, Ireland, this firm specializes in advanced automated packaging and inspection machinery.
Schneider
This global technology company provides the delta robots used to drive high-speed industrial packaging processes.
The details
The setup incorporates a UV-backlit camera and four vision inspection stations that track defects and direct robotic arms to reject faulty items. The process maintains a product reject rate of less than 1% while ensuring accurate verification of batch data and alpha-numeric information.
Timeline
Tekpak exhibits at the PPMA Show in Birmingham from September 22-24, 2026.
Tekpak exhibits at Medical Technology Ireland in Galway from September 23-24, 2026.
The Tech Race
This installation reflects the broader industry move toward replacing large, multi-machine lines with compact, high-speed robotic cells. It signals an shift away from legacy mechanical packaging toward vision-integrated, AI-assisted robotic inspection.
For pharmaceutical consumers, this technology ensures that medications like transdermal patches are subjected to consistent, multi-stage vision checks for defects. The automation helps maintain lower production costs while reducing human error in batch processing.
The takeaway
The successful integration of robotic cells demonstrates that smaller, tech-dense footprints can significantly outperform traditional production lines. Manufacturers looking to scale should prioritize vision-integrated systems to minimize waste and labor expenses.
Further reading
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