Flap’it! Packaging Automation

2022 NED Innovation Award Finalist

Flap’it! is a highly efficient machine that automates the packing of a variety of small products. The innovative solution packages a variety of small products five times faster than manual packaging and delivers up to 50% cost reduction in materials. It automatically adapts to the height of the item and secures the product in place with inner-flaps and integrated cushioning bumpers at the corners, ensuring products are protected during shipment.

The system is run by a single operator and can easily be moved around the facility; additionally, it includes a number of safety features and has a small physical footprint. Flap’it! can pack up to 540 packages per hour. The machine is integrated with labeling solutions for in-line application of shipping labels. Because it uses blanks to form the packages, Flap’it! eliminates the need to store multiple box sizes in inventory. Once received, packages are easy for the recipient to open, with no need for knives, scissors or other tools. Small parcels can be delivered via traditional mail.

Flap’it! easily fits into a typical pick-then-pack process and can package products with a maximum height of 3.15 in. (80 mm). It is easy to use, requires minimal operator training, and can deliver up to 50% cost reduction in packaging material with no corrugated waste.