The gates of the Messe Düsseldorf opened on Thursday, April 24 with a host of new packaging machines characterized by advanced software, robotics and mechatronic innovations.

Packaging machinery buyers at interpack faced the daunting task of navigating through 19 different buildings. But you don't have to, thanks to what you're reading now. This is the first video online report, 'live' from interpack, brought to you exclusively by Packaging Automation, the online magazine.

Interpack only comes once every 3 years, and it's a massive undertaking. Many European OEMs save their big announcements for this show, so there's plenty to see.

In our first of 3 video reports, following are some of the innovative designs identified by the engineers at ELAU, Schneider Electric's packaging specialists and exclusive sponsor of Packaging Automation.