> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # IMA Group to optimize packaging machinery efficiency with new AI solutions - URL: https://packaging-europe.ghost.io/ima-group-to-optimize-packaging-machinery-efficiency-with-new-ai-solutions/ - Published: 2024-02-29T08:12:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-29T08:12:43.000Z - Author: Packaging Europe staff writers - Tags: Automation & Software, Technology, Efficiencies, Production line & Efficiency, #layout-s, #type-article, #packaging-europe, #Import 2026-09-08 15:47 [**IMA Group**](https://ima.it/en/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io)**, a manufacturer of automatic machines for pharmaceutical, food, and battery processing and packaging, has announced two artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services offered to customers.** The IMA Sandbox solution is a collaborative, cloud-based platform for co-development and partnership in creating advanced algorithms, based on a shared and secure environment. IMA Group says the flexible digital architecture integrates centralized data collection and management in a ‘playground’ for testing and simulation of complex scenarios, evaluating AI performance under variable conditions, and refining machine learning algorithms before actual implementation. The company states Sandbox analyzes the interaction of AI solutions with operational machine parameters including current, pressure, temperature, and vibrations; its goal is to provide insight into optimizing processes and prevent efficiency losses. The Group says it aims to develop strategic partnerships with its customers through the solution, which it adds is designed to be intuitive, accessible, and highly customizable. Meanwhile, IMA AlgoMarket allows customers to explore, evaluate, and acquire pre-configured and advanced AI algorithms specifically designed for the industrial sector. It is thought to represent a breakthrough in how companies access and implement artificial intelligence solutions. In a series of alternative AI applications, [Fraunhofer](https://www.fraunhofer.de/en.html?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) offered consultation for a [company-specific digitalization strategy](https://packagingeurope.com/news/vdma-to-present-new-packaging-designs-materials-research-hub-and-smart-identification-system-at-interpack/9627.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) at interpack 2023, where [Imago Technologies](https://imago-technologies.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) also displayed a fully embedded, deep [learning-based vision system](https://packagingeurope.com/news/vdma-to-present-new-packaging-designs-materials-research-hub-and-smart-identification-system-at-interpack/9627.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) for quality inspection in various industrial applications. This is similar to [Cognex](https://www.cognex.com/en-gb?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io)’s [AI-based vision system](https://packagingeurope.com/news/cognex-aims-to-enhance-inspection-with-ai-based-vision-system/9661.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) for high-speed production lines, designed to provide an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software for various inspection applications. [AMP Robotics](https://www.amprobotics.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io)’ [AI-powered automation system](https://packagingeurope.com/features/sustainability-awards-2023-finalist-interview-amp-robotics-amp-vortex/10156.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) for film removal and recovery in recycling facilities also received Sustainability Awards in 2023, both in the Machinery category and as the Overall Winner. Its technology can identify film and flexible objects, which can then be captured and removed via an automated vacuum and deposited in a configurable location. More recently, [Bollegraaf](https://www.bollegraaf.com/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) and [Greyparrot](https://www.greyparrot.ai/?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) are working together to [integrate AI](https://packagingeurope.com/news/bollegraaf-and-greyparrot-partnership-set-to-retrofit-recycling-plants-with-ai/10975.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) into existing recycling plants, provide visibility in the waste stream, and increase transparency during the recycling process. **If you liked this story, you might also enjoy:** [*The Brief: How viable is biorecycling for plastics?*](https://packagingeurope.com/features/the-brief-how-viable-is-biorecycling-for-plastics/10869.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [*Report: How the top brands are progressing on packaging sustainability*](https://packagingeurope.com/features/report-how-are-the-top-brands-progressing-on-packaging-sustainability/10890.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [*The Brief: Using ocean-bound plastic in packaging – how, why and should we?*](https://packagingeurope.com/features/the-brief-using-ocean-bound-plastic-in-packaging-how-why-and-should-we/10863.article?ref=packaging-europe.ghost.io) [*Sustainable Packaging Summit: Is the world on track to tackle plastic pollution? 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