Themis is a complete box-on-demand cardboard packaging line that takes products of any size from A to Z: it measures each product, cuts a made-to-measure box, forms it around the product and closes it automatically. It combines a 3D scanning station, an Edda CNC box machine (Neobox or Optibox) and the Sealmaster box closing machine in one line, so every product leaves fully packed in a box that fits, with no stock boxes, less cardboard and less void fill.
How the line works
- 3D measuring: at the infeed, a scanning station measures the width, height and length of each product.
- Box cutting: the dimensions go straight to the CNC box machine, which cuts and creases a FEFCO 0410 blank to the exact size.
- Matching: on the conveyor, the cut blank and the measured product are brought together under a special conveyor.
- Forming: an operator folds the FEFCO 0410 blank around the product into a tray.
- Closing: the product goes into the Sealmaster, which folds and glues the box closed. The product leaves the line fully packaged.
Key features
- One line from product measurement to a closed box
- Made-to-measure FEFCO 0410 boxes, no stock boxes needed
- 3D scanner sends dimensions directly to the CNC box machine
- Cardboard up to 2500 mm wide, 2–7 mm thick
- Hot-melt gluing in the Sealmaster, no tape
- Controlled through EDDAWORKS® software
Technical specifications
| Product size measured by 3D scanner (W × H × L) | 100 × 20 × 300 – 1000 × 250 × 3000 mm |
| Max. cardboard width | 2500 mm |
| Board thickness | 2–7 mm |
| Box style | FEFCO 0410 (wrap-around) |
| Closed box size (W × L × H) | 100–1200 × 300–2800 × 28–250 mm |
| Box closing | Hot-melt gluing, 3 sealing stations |
| Software | EDDAWORKS® |
| Total power | 15.5 kW |
| Compressed air | 7–8 bar |
| Power supply | 380 V, 50/60 Hz, 3P+N+PE |
| Line dimensions (W × H × L) | 7120 × 3382 × 29520 mm |
| Total weight | 9500 kg |
Full specifications, layout drawings and options are in the product catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Which products is Themis for?
Products in many different sizes, such as furniture parts, panels, doors and long components, from 100 × 20 × 300 mm up to 1000 × 250 × 3000 mm.
Which CNC box machine is used?
The line works with Edda Neobox or Optibox CNC box-on-demand machines.
Do I need stock boxes?
No. Each box is cut from cardboard to the size of the product measured by the scanner.
Is the line fully automatic?
Measuring, cutting and closing are automatic; an operator folds the blank around the product before closing.
Can I start small and automate later?
Yes. The range is modular: a CNC machine can be extended with a magazine, a sheet feeder, a scanner and a closing machine as volumes grow.
Do you help with box design?
Yes. EDDAWORKS® includes 50+ box styles and a designer, and our team helps set up the styles you need.
See also Lotis Max for closing and taping flat-pack furniture boxes, or all CNC cardboard processing machines.
Where the Themis is used
Themis is a complete box-on-demand cardboard packaging line: it measures each product, cuts a made-to-measure FEFCO 0410 blank, brings blank and product together and closes the box automatically. It combines a 3D Scanning Station, a Neobox or Optibox CNC machine and the Sealmaster in one line.
Furniture manufacturers with many part sizes
Panels, cabinet parts and components of different sizes are packed in boxes that fit, without stock boxes or manual measuring.
Doors and long components
Products up to 3000 mm long are measured, boxed and closed in one flow.
Online furniture and furnishings
Orders with mixed products are packed in made-to-measure boxes that reduce void fill and freight volume. See our e-commerce page.
How the Themis line works
At the infeed, the Scanning Station measures the width, height and length of each product and sends the dimensions to the CNC box machine. The machine cuts and creases a FEFCO 0410 blank to the exact size. On a special conveyor, blank and product are matched; an operator folds the blank around the product into a tray, and the Sealmaster folds and glues the box closed with hot melt.
The whole line is controlled through EDDAWORKS®, so product data, box design and cutting are linked.
- Products measured: 100 × 20 × 300 mm up to 1000 × 250 × 3000 mm.
- Closed box size: 100–1200 × 300–2800 × 28–250 mm (W × L × H).
- Board up to 2500 mm wide and 2–7 mm thick.
Why made-to-measure boxes pay off
A packing operation that ships many product sizes from a few stock boxes pays three times for the empty space: in cardboard, in void fill such as paper or air pillows, and in freight, because carriers charge bulky parcels by volume. Products that move inside an oversized box are also more likely to be damaged.
Cutting each box to the product removes most of that empty space. Instead of storing dozens of box sizes, the plant stores a few grades of fanfold or sheet board and cuts what it needs, when it needs it. See our guide What is a box on demand machine? and our e-commerce and mixed box sizes page.
How the machines work together
Edda’s cardboard range is modular. A plant can start with a single CNC box machine and add feeding, measuring, closing and labelling as volumes grow:
| Machine | Role | Key figures | Power / air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neobox | CNC box maker (independent axle-driven tools) | Board up to 2500 mm, 2–7 mm; 200 / 120 m/min axes; 7–16 longitudinal stations | 220 V single-phase, 2.5 kW |
| Optibox | CNC box maker (tool-carrying belt) | Board up to 2500 mm, 2–7 mm; 200 / 120 m/min axes; 7–16 longitudinal stations | 220 V single-phase, 2.5 kW |
| C-Suite 6-8-10 | Fanfold magazine behind Neobox/Optibox | 6, 8 or 10 boards; 400–2500 mm wide | 220 V single-phase, 6–7 bar |
| Sealmaster | FEFCO 0410 closing and gluing | Boxes 100–1200 × 300–2800 × 28–250 mm; 3 hot-melt stations | 380 V three-phase, 8 kW |
| Themis | Complete line: scan, cut, form, close | Products 100 × 20 × 300 to 1000 × 250 × 3000 mm | 380 V, 15.5 kW, 7–8 bar |
| Lotis Max | Closing, taping and labelling RTA boxes | Boxes 200–1200 × 18–200 × 200–2500 mm; 60 m/min | 380 V, 10.5 kW, 6 bar |
Box styles and sizes are managed in the EDDAWORKS® software, which includes more than 50 predefined box styles and a box designer.
Installation and integration
The standard Themis line measures 7120 × 3382 × 29520 mm (W × H × L) and weighs 9500 kg. It runs on 380 V, 50/60 Hz three-phase power with a total power of 15.5 kW and needs compressed air at 7–8 bar.
Our engineers plan the layout with you: board storage and feeding, the position of the CNC machine, the path from cutting to packing, and the connection to closing, labelling and palletising.
What to check before ordering
- Product size range and the number of different sizes per day.
- Box styles: FEFCO 0410 wrap-around, regular slotted cartons or custom designs.
- Board: flute types and thickness, fanfold or sheet supply.
- Output: boxes per hour and per shift.
- Automation: stand-alone machine or complete line with measuring and closing.
- Utilities and space: power, compressed air and floor area.
Operation, maintenance and service
Operators load board or boxes, select jobs in the software and keep the machine clear. Routine care includes cleaning tools and conveyors, checking wear parts and following the maintenance intervals in the operating manual.
Edda machines run in more than 80 countries. Installation, training and service are provided by Edda and its local distributors, with remote support from our engineers in Bursa, Türkiye, where the machines are designed and built.
Corrugated board: grades and flutes
Edda CNC box machines process single and double wall corrugated board from 2 to 7 mm thick. The flute – the wavy middle layer – decides how stiff and how thick the board is:
- E flute is thin and smooth, with a good printing surface, for light products and retail boxes.
- B flute is a common choice for shipping boxes with good crush resistance.
- C flute is thicker, with more cushioning and stacking strength.
- Double wall (F/E, E/B, E/C, B/C) combines two flutes for heavy, long or valuable products such as furniture parts and doors.
Running two or three grades – for example in the C-Suite magazine – lets you match the board to each product instead of over-packing light items in heavy board.
Typical configurations
- Entry: one Neobox or Optibox with fanfold board, operator enters sizes and folds boxes.
- Mixed orders: CNC machine with the C-Suite magazine, so several board widths and grades are ready.
- Sheet board: CNC machine with the Safia sheet feeder.
- Closing without tape: CNC machine plus Sealmaster for FEFCO 0410 boxes.
- Full automation: the Themis line, from 3D measuring to a closed box.
- Flat-pack furniture: boxes closed, taped and labelled on the Lotis Max line.
Get a quote for the Themis
Tell us what you pack, the product dimensions and the output you need. Our team will reply with a configuration and price.