Showcasing the Versatile, Low-Cost, Space-Saving Packing Robot "PickPacker🄬" and the New "Compact Palletizer" at JAPAN PACK 2023

Closer Inc. (President: Shota Higuchi, Headquarters: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, hereinafter "Closer") will exhibit at the "JAPAN PACK 2023: The Japan Packaging Industry Exhibition" organized by the Japan Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Tuesday, October 3 to Friday, October 6, 2023. The theme of the exhibition is "Beyond the Ordinary to the Future."

Exhibition Overview

Name: JAPAN PACK 2023: The Japan Packaging Industry Exhibition
Dates: Tuesday, October 3 to Friday, October 6, 2023, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Hall 2-6
Booth: 4-604
Event Website: https://www.japanpack.jp/

Exhibition Booth

Booth: East Hall 4, Booth 4-604

Please refer to the diagram below for the location of Closer Inc.'s booth.

Exhibition Content

1. Packing Robot "PickPacker🄬"

An AI robot that automates the "pick and place" task, mainly in the food packaging and boxing sector, to streamline production lines.

Feature 1: Easy Implementation

• One of the world's smallest sizes and systems, which can be integrated without modifying existing lines.
• No installation work required and is portable, allowing the line to be changed based on time or other factors.

Feature 2: Adaptability to Various Tasks

• Handles irregular bulk picking.
• Installation for packaging machines, tray insertion, cup insertion, conveyor placement, etc.

Feature 3: Compatibility with Various Products

• Handles glossy and reflective workpieces.
• Suitable for beverage packs, pouches, vacuum packs, e-commerce products, bottles, cups, etc.

Feature 4: Flexibility for Various Situations

• Easily changes tasks, such as handling different products in the morning and afternoon.
• Functions can be added through software updates post-installation.

Feature 5: Simple Operation for Product Switching

• Robot controller designed with an intuitive, smartphone-like interface.
• Easy operation without requiring specialized knowledge or prior training.

  2. New Product "Compact Palletizer"

• The "Compact Palletizer" will be unveiled for the first time at JAPAN PACK 2023.
• Automates the stacking of cardboard boxes.
• Mobile and easy to install in existing spaces.
• Achieves low cost through proprietary technology.

  

  News

Selected as one of "The Amazing 100 Ventures" by Toyo Keizai!
Closer was featured in the "The Amazing 100 Ventures 2023 Edition" in the September 16-23 double issue of "Weekly Toyo Keizai," released on September 11.

About "The Amazing 100 Ventures"

Every year, "Weekly Toyo Keizai" selects 100 promising ventures based on criteria such as the size of fundraising and the uniqueness of their business and technology. The magazine conducts interviews with all selected companies and analyzes their business models and characteristics.
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