Tetra Pak has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2026 in the Scale! category for its groundbreaking smart factory solution, Tetra Pak® Factory OS™.
The Scale! award recognises intelligent industrial solutions leading the way in the breadth of value chains, clients or internal processes they impact, across different levels of maturity. Tetra Pak® Factory OS™ is a suite of modular, open and scalable smart factory technologies designed for food and beverage production. By unifying automation, data and analytics into a consistent, factory wide operating environment, it connects equipment regardless of age or supplier, transforming fragmented factory data into a unified, contextualised, real-time view.
About Tetra Pak Factory OS
Tetra Pak® Factory OS™ is a modular, scalable suite of smart factory technologies designed to unify automation, data, and analytics into a consistent operating environment. It connects equipment of all ages and suppliers, providing a real-time, contextualised view of factory operations. This innovation enables food and beverage producers to expand output, reduce costs, and introduce new products faster.
Impact on the food and beverage industry
In today’s challenging economic environment, rising food prices and input costs are pressuring producers to improve efficiency. Tetra Pak® Factory OS™ addresses these challenges by enhancing operational resilience, safeguarding product quality, and accelerating digital transformation. Its AI-ready foundation turns real-time data into actionable insights, enabling smarter, faster decisions.
Recognition at MIMA 2026
The Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA), granted by Microsoft and Roland Berger, recognises innovative industrial solutions that drive measurable impact. Tetra Pak was shortlisted and presented its solution to an independent jury, ultimately winning the Scale! category. The award will be formally presented at Hannover Messe on 22 April 2026. Sean Sims, vice president of automation & solutions at Tetra Pak, commented, “This award recognises the real-world impact of advanced industrial automation. With Tetra Pak® Factory OS™, producers can turn complexity into clarity and continuously improve performance.”
Tetra Pak® Factory OS™ is setting a new standard for smart factory technologies in the food and beverage industry. By winning the MIMA 2026, Tetra Pak has solidified its position as a leader in intelligent manufacturing solutions.
