Dernbach, May 2025 – Hands-on innovation, technology with a personal touch, and automation that inspires: At the KOCH Demonstration Day on May 7, 2025, robotics wasn’t just showcased — it was brought to life. Professionals from across Germany, including many from the chemical, converting, and flexible packaging industries, attended the event hosted by KOCH Industrieanlagen GmbH in Dernbach to experience cutting-edge automation solutions in action.
Instead of static product presentations, guests enjoyed a vibrant mix of live demonstrations, practical insights, and meaningful dialogue — from smart handling systems and roll packaging solutions to advanced palletizing and networked process control.
Automation for the Flexible Packaging and Converting Sector
A key highlight was the Robot Flex Packer, an advanced robotic packaging system tailored for the needs of the film, foil, and label converting industries. This flexible solution automatically and hygienically packs film rolls of various sizes with minimal manual intervention.
Other live demonstrations included:
- Robotic unloading units for slitter rewinders
- Custom gripper systems for sensitive and varied packaging products
- Palletizing cells with intelligent layer formation
- Labelling and marking solutions via the KOCH RobotApplicationCenter
All systems were showcased in real-world application settings, demonstrating how KOCH’s automation can optimize production lines across multiple sectors.
Digital Innovation: KOCHnectivity & Virtual Reality Planning
Beyond hardware, KOCH also highlighted its strength in digital transformation. With KOCHnectivity, a smart solution was presented that provides real-time access to production data — enabling transparency, traceability, and optimized line efficiency (OEE).
A true showstopper: Visitors could explore planned automation systems via virtual reality, offering a fully immersive experience of future production environments — before a single robot arm is installed.
Technology with Personality – KOCH Builds Partnerships
What made the event truly special wasn’t just the technology — it was the people behind it. Guests appreciated KOCH’s open, honest, and hands-on approach, reinforcing that the company stands not only for innovative automation, but also for long-term partnerships built on trust, expertise, and collaboration.
Looking Ahead: Next Demonstration Day Coming in Late 2025
The next KOCH Demonstration Day is already in planning and will take place in the second half of 2025. Industry professionals who want to see high-performance robotic and automation systems for flexible packaging and converting applications up close should be sure to mark their calendars.
