Interpack 2026 live: TNA unveils robag Quantum to boost snack pack automation

At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Packaging Insights speaks to Simon Hill, group product innovation manager at TNA Solutions, about its launch of the tna robag Quantum, a fully automatic packaging system.

On the show floor, the food processing and packaging solutions provider explains how its solution can assist snack and confectionery producers in future-proofing their production lines.

“The machine features a fully automatic setup. We have also reduced all manual knobs and interactions that operators have to get right, which previously increased their responsibility. It is also designed to deliver higher output per tube, up to 300 bags per minute, subject to bag, film, and product type,” Hill tells us.

According to the company, digital tools are becoming increasingly essential in food manufacturing. However, the complexity of implementation remains a barrier to adoption. To overcome this challenge, TNA has developed robag Quantum to support operators.

Simon Hill, group product innovation manager at TNA Solutions.Michael Jonson, CEO of TNA Solutions, comments: “For over 40 years, the tna robag has continuously raised the bar in vertical form-fill-seal packaging through ongoing innovation. Quantum is the latest expression of that journey, engineered for what the industry needs next.”

Smart solution for smaller bags

Hill says that labor shortages, rising costs, and increasing product variety are reshaping snack production. Congruently, the growth of smaller bag sizes and multipacks is creating challenges for manufacturers.

“One of the biggest trends is the reduction in smaller bag and portion sizes. It is a global trend, not just happening in one or two countries. We’ve seen exponential growth in small bags in North America, while Europe has been using small bags for quite some time,” he highlights.

“Snack manufacturers are under pressure to produce more packs, more variety, and more value, without adding complexity to the factory floor.”

Hill shares that the machine is a simpler, more efficient line that supports higher overall equipment effectiveness, lower waste, and faster routes to profitability.Tna robag Quantum aims to reduce day-to-day intervention and support faster changeovers. 

“With the tna robag Quantum, we are helping producers rethink high-capacity packaging by increasing output per tube rather than simply adding more machines. The system also introduces a lot of new AI technology with our partners. It supports a smart, more connected production system that helps manufacturers address labor constraints.”

He adds that the system can translate into operational gains for producers, including higher output per tube and fewer machines for the same output.

“Manufacturers can also lower maintenance demands, cleaning requirements, and total line complexity by reducing the amount of associated infeed and outfeed equipment,” Hill concludes.

With live reporting from Milana Nikolova at the Interpack 2026.