Scanned directly on the intake conveyor, products are sized and packed from single and multi-line orders, with box sizes from 270x210x48mm to 560x380x290mm, and substrates ranging from 1.2mm to 4mm in single wall B, single wall E, and double wall B or E.

The machine’s right-size approach is designed to help firms comply with incoming packaging and waste regulations, reducing empty space and making shipping more efficient – and more sustainable.

“Retailers, e-commerce players and logistics companies are increasingly looking for flexible solutions to right-size their packaging and streamline fulfilment processes,” said Luigi Rosso, CEO of the Città di Castello, Italy-headquartered OEM.

“CMC Genesys Compact provides an innovative solution that not only complies with these new global requirements but also helps reduce the environmental impact of packaging. This machine is a testament to our commitment to driving sustainable automation solutions for our partners.”

The machine is a smaller version – sitting at 44sqm – of the company’s prior model, the CMC Genesys, and does not require the old model’s in-line Vary-Tote picker.

Launched to the market on 16 December, the company has sold its first Genesys Compact to a US fashion industry client; CMC claims the machine is also substantially cheaper – by 30% – than competing machines.

Lead times look set to be between four and six months, depending on the machine’s configuration, with optional extras including easy-open strips and resealable closures for end users.

Board loaded into the machine can be cut-sheet or Z-fold, or through CMC’s Wave-Line system, which combines kraft liner with open flute corrugate.

The machine is on demonstration at CMC’s Città di Castello headquarters in Umbria, and will be on show at LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart and ProMAT 2025 in Chicago.