The TLM transmodule is the world's first transport robot. Following a development time of 2 years, it was installed in a packaging machine for the first time in September 2009. The concept of relocating functions in control systems in order to increase flexibility was as complete success. The energy supply is inductive, this enables the transmodule to move freely. Data and signals are transmitted with radio waves. To hold boxes and products during transport, the transmodule is equipped with a vacuum fan that produces a vacuum of 0.1 bar. The maximum acceleration is 0.5 G. In the process, speeds of 3 meters per second are achieved. The transmodule glides almost silently on a rail system that runs through all sub-machines. Energy is recovered during braking. The transmodule makes it possible for the first time to build redundancy into packaging machines. The failure of a transmodule has no effect on the machine's availability. The transmodules are equipped with suction-cup plate tools which can be changed during size changes.