Tetra Pak Factory OS automation and digitalisation portfolio

Tetra Pak unveiled its next-generation automation and digitalisation (A&D) portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, ️at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai. The suite of modular, open and scalable smart factory technologies is designed to help transform food and beverage (F&B) production and lay the foundation for AI-ready factories.

A recent comparative study showed that highly automated beverage factories achieve 20% higher overall equipment effectiveness, 45% lower product waste and 20% fewer packaging line stops compared to less automated facilities. Yet, many producers struggle to adopt automation due to limited digital expertise and difficulty of finding a holistic end-to-end solution provider with industry expertise. Tetra Pak Factory OS is designed to help bridge this gap, by combining advanced technologies with deep food and beverage know-how to help producers tackle cost pressures, meet sustainability goals and prepare for AI-driven manufacturing.

At the heart of the next-generation portfolio is a new data integration platform, powered by open technologies, powerful analytics and industry standards. It connects equipment and systems throughout the factory, transforming fragmented data into one unified, real-time view.

Designed for flexibility and scalability, the suite allows F&B producers to adopt automation and digitalisation at their own pace: starting small, scaling up and tailoring solutions to their requirements.

The suite standardises data collection across all equipment, regardless of age or supplier, supporting full compatibility and scalability. Other key features include a unified user experience that enables seamless interaction across lines, equipment and control rooms; a suite of digital applications for real-time monitoring of materials, quality, production and asset performance; and enterprise-level insights powered by contextualised, factory-wide integration.

Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the portfolio is supported by a robust ecosystem including Siemens, Rockwell Automation and Inductive Automation — and Tetra Pak’s food production expertise is designed to ensure these technologies deliver real impact for food producers.