Simulation-Driven Design of Automated Machines for Three-Bottle Beer Packaging
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The alcoholic beverage industry has experienced continuous growth, prompting manufacturers to introduce new packaging formats. Such changes impose limitations on existing production machinery and processes. This study aims to improve the packaging process of beer products into paper cartons by designing and developing an automated machinery system integrated with simulation software to enhance design efficiency and minimize operational errors. The results demonstrate that the proposed system significantly improves production efficiency, reduces operational costs, and decreases reliance on manual labor. Furthermore, the application of simulation contributes to mitigating design errors and shortening project implementation timeby up to 90 days, representing 23% of the total project duration, leading to a cost-effective investment and practical applicability for industrial deployment.
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