Specialized labor shortages in the packaging industry was a widely discussed issue at the Empack 2025 trade show in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, last week. Packaging Insights explored solutions to this growing problem with Japanese robotics company Fanuc, Netherlands-based Smart Robotics, and international machinery leader Mosca.These companies showcased robots, cobots, and other automation machines aimed at tackling labor shortages at the event and told us how their solutions can support warehouse operations and guarantee compliance with the latest regulations.