Systech Released Two Integrated Packaging Stations
The new workstations combine serialization and aggregation to help manufacturers manage facility and labor constraints.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Systech has released two new integrated pharmaceutical packaging and serialization stations designed to boost throughput. The systems, the ST15S and ST16P, utilize mobile platforms to streamline operations within existing facility layouts.
Why it matters
Manufacturers are increasingly facing labor shortages and limited facility space, driving a need for equipment that consolidates multiple packaging functions. These stations address those operational challenges by integrating complex serialization and labeling tasks.
Systech leverages 40 years of industry expertise to develop these systems. Both the ST15S and ST16P units operate using the proprietary UniSeries software architecture.
The players
Systech
Systech is a pharmaceutical packaging and serialization brand that serves global manufacturing clients.
Dover Corporation
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and the parent company of the Markem-Imaje group.
Markem-Imaje
Markem-Imaje is a global manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions and the parent organization of Systech.
The details
The ST15S Semi-automated Serialization and Aggregation Station handles serialization, case and pallet aggregation, and rework. The ST16P Multi-Aggregation and Automated Label Print & Apply Station focuses on pack-by-layer aggregation paired with automated labeling capabilities.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Systech announced the availability of the new packaging stations.
Market Landscape
This release follows the industry-wide transition to digitized pharmaceutical track-and-trace serialization as manufacturers seek to improve efficiency within established traceability mandates. By integrating multiple functions into compact workstations, the company aims to displace traditional, fragmented packaging equipment setups.
For the average pharmaceutical manufacturer, these workstations offer a way to optimize existing floor space and reduce reliance on manual labor for complex packaging tasks. This shift may lead to faster production turnaround times and more reliable tracking of products throughout the global supply chain.
The takeaway
Manufacturers should evaluate their current facility layouts to determine if consolidated workstations can solve space and staffing bottlenecks. Prioritizing modular, mobile equipment can offer flexibility as production requirements change over time.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pharmabiz.
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