Swisslog Healthcare Introduces Motif Tabletop Packager

New compact pharmacy automation solution designed to enhance medication safety and workflow efficiency.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier of pharmacy automation solutions, has launched the Motif, a compact tabletop strip packager designed to deliver accuracy, adaptability, and performance for pharmacies of all sizes. The Motif features intuitive controls, LED-lighted cells, customizable print layouts, and easy-clean components to streamline medication packaging workflows and improve adherence.

Why it matters

The Motif represents Swisslog Healthcare's vision for the future of pharmacy automation, offering flexibility and precision in a compact footprint to help pharmacies adapt to evolving industry demands while maximizing limited space and resources. The solution can be used as a standalone system or integrated with Swisslog's other pharmacy automation offerings to unlock further workflow efficiencies.

The details

The Motif tabletop packager is designed to serve as a reliable backbone for medication packaging, featuring intuitive controls that reduce errors and improve adherence. Its compact design allows it to fit easily into existing pharmacy spaces without the need for renovations. Key features include LED-lighted cells for easy medication placement, customizable print layouts for patient and medication information, and thoughtful design elements that streamline maintenance and cleaning.

  • Swisslog Healthcare launched the Motif tabletop packager in February 2026.

The players

Swisslog Healthcare

A leading supplier of pharmacy and transport automation solutions.

Connie Vigil

Product Manager for Pharmacy Automation at Swisslog Healthcare.

Kevin Balla

Clinical Sales and Channel Development Director at Swisslog Healthcare.

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What they’re saying

“The future of pharmacy requires solutions that can evolve with changing industry demands while maximizing limited space and resources. Motif represents our vision for pharmacy automation that adapts to these future needs, offering flexibility and precision in a compact footprint while freeing up valuable staff time for expanded clinical roles without compromising medication safety standards.”

— Connie Vigil, Product Manager for Pharmacy Automation (Swisslog Healthcare)

“Even pharmacies with existing full-scale packaging systems can benefit from adding Motif to their workflow. It's perfect for handling overflow, urgent prescriptions, or specialized medications without disrupting existing processes. The user-friendly interface requires minimal training, allowing staff to become proficient quickly and maintain productivity.”

— Kevin Balla, Clinical Sales and Channel Development Director (Swisslog Healthcare)

What’s next

Swisslog Healthcare showcased the Motif tabletop packager at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists conference in December 2025, where attendees experienced the solution firsthand.

The takeaway

The introduction of the Motif tabletop packager reflects Swisslog Healthcare's ongoing commitment to developing innovative pharmacy automation solutions that can help pharmacies enhance medication safety, improve operational efficiency, and adapt to evolving healthcare needs.