Automation leader to showcase high-speed digital printing innovation designed to streamline packaging production.
Norwalt, a specialist in custom-built automation and line integration machinery for complex manufacturing applications, will participate in the upcoming Tampa Bay Packaging Manufacturers Open House, February 4-6, 2026. The event will bring together industry leaders and technology providers in the Tampa Bay region to showcase the latest innovations in manufacturing, packaging, and automation.
At the open house, Norwalt will demonstrate its next-generation direct-to-object printing machine, a disruptive solution that empowers packaging manufacturers with high-speed, high-precision printing directly onto three-dimensional containers, crates or other substrates, eliminating the need for intermediary labels and unlocking new efficiencies.
“We’re excited to bring our direct-to-object printing capability to the Tampa Bay region,” said Mike Seitel, President of Norwalt Automation Group. “By integrating cutting-edge robotics, vision systems and Industry 4.0 connectivity, our system allows manufacturers to reduce change-over time, minimize waste, and respond to agile market demands. We believe this technology is a game-changer for packaging operations looking to stay ahead of the curve.”
This machine reflects Norwalt’s custom approach to automation, designing flexible, scalable systems that fit specific client workflows rather than forcing a “one-size-fits-all” solution. The direct-to-object printer is engineered for quick format changes, full traceability via integrated sensors and software, and seamless connectivity.
Minimum order quantity 1 (MOQ1) production is now a reality with Norwalt’s Direct-to-Object Printing Machine, enabling manufacturers to customize every single unit without slowing down throughput or increasing changeover time. This capability accelerates true digital transformation on the factory floor, unlocking agile, data-driven, fully connected printing workflows that respond instantly to market demand.
“As the host and local partner of this open house, we’re pleased to feature Norwalt’s solution alongside other leading packaging manufacturers,” stated Matt Seitel, Director of Operations, Norwalt’s Tampa facility. “For our Tampa-area customers in packaging and manufacturing, seeing this machine live and discussing how it might integrate into their operations will be invaluable. It’s not just about hardware, it’s about how automation can support safety, quality, and throughput in real time.”
Key Highlights of Norwalt’s Direct-to-Object Printing Machine:
• Direct printing onto containers and parts: no labels, fewer steps, lower material cost
• Vision-guided robotic handling for precise alignment and registration
• Industry 4.0-ready architecture: live monitoring, traceability, and data integration
• Modular design: easy format changeover and future scalability
• Enhanced safety and operator ergonomics: collaborative human-machine interface
“We believe that manufacturers who embrace this kind of flexible automation will lead the next generation of smart factories,” added Mike Seitel. “We invite attendees to visit us at the Open House, see the system in action, ask their toughest questions, and discover how automation can be tailored to their unique needs.”
Event Details:
• Name: Tampa Bay Packaging Manufacturers Open House
• Dates: February 4-6, 2026
• Location: Tampa Bay Area
About Norwalt Automation Group
For more than five decades, Norwalt has specialized in custom-built automation and line integration machinery for complex manufacturing applications. The company's engineers design, construct, validate and install premium production equipment for a wide array of sectors, including medical devices, life sciences, food & beverage, personal care, and household items. Norwalt produces machinery meeting a broad range of functionalities – from packaging and product assembly and post-mold automation to modular automation cells and robotics systems. Many customers rely on Norwalt’s vision system experience enabling them to incorporate highly technical vision systems, both stand alone and integrated, to ensure accuracy in a wide range of applications.
Often, Norwalt's unique-to-customer solutions comprise intricate, low- to high-volume machinery and robotics designed from proof of concept, many of whose capabilities have never been attempted let alone realized. Always, its equipment provides maximum efficiency and minimal downtime backed by the company’s unsurpassed, engineering-centric customer service and support.
