Considerations on package development.

Production lines intended for the introduction of the product into its packaging and the introduction of the containers into their packaging are known as packaging machinery.

When selecting machinery, it is essential to take into account both the product to be packaged and the production needs. Depending on the first point, one type of equipment or another will be chosen and depending on the second, the level of automation and the speed of the line.

When selecting machinery, the following points must also be taken into account: technical capabilities, personnel needs, occupational safety, maintenance, level of service, reliability, reliability, ability to be integrated into the production line, equipment cost, required space, flexibility, energy consumption, quality of the packaging produced, certifications (for food, pharmaceutical products, etc.), efficiency, productivity, ergonomics, return on investment, etc.

Packaging machines can be of the following types:.

Package design and development is often considered an integral part of the new product development process. Alternatively, the development of a package (or component) can be a separate process but must be closely linked to the product to be packaged. Package design begins with the identification of all requirements: structural design, marketing, shelf life, quality assurance, logistics, legal, regulatory, graphic design, end use, environmental, etc. [1]​.

Design criteria, performance (specified through package testing), completion time objectives, resource and cost constraints need to be established and agreed upon. Package design processes often employ rapid prototyping, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and document automation.[2]​.

The first phase of packaging consists of effectively introducing the product into its packaging: bottles, jars, cans, cartons, blister packs, flexible packaging, etc. In a second stage, the containers are grouped and placed in their respective packaging, which is finally closed and palletized.

Within this type of machinery we can distinguish: