Palletising

Energy-saving palletising robots from Yaskawa

Energy-saving palletising robots from Yaskawa

Where an EOL-packaging, distribution, or other similar application requires powerful all-round high-performance palletising robots, the MOTOMAN PL series from Yaskawa offer excellent speed-payload combinations, stacking heights and simple installation. MOTOMAN PL robots include newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive technology which help to improve stability, increase payloads and cycle times. This […]

By September 27, 2023 Read More →
ABB expands GoFa family with higher payloads

ABB expands GoFa family with higher payloads

ABB is launching two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 offer new possibilities for companies to leverage cobot automation for enhanced efficiency. They can handle payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms. Handling these higher payloads with what ABB claims is market-leading repeatability, the cobots can handle […]

By July 27, 2023 Read More →
Industrial robots or cobots for palletising tasks?

Industrial robots or cobots for palletising tasks?

What are the options when it comes to automated palletising and the differences between traditional industrial robot palletising and cobot palletising? Reeco managing director Lel Rees explains that robot palletising has been a crucial part of the manufacturing industry for decades. These industrial robots are designed to perform repetitive tasks with precision and speed, making […]

By June 2, 2023 Read More →
Omron launches cobot palletising solution

Omron launches cobot palletising solution

Omron has launched a new palletising solution for collaborative robots, responding to the need for more flexible production processes whilst reducing programming time. The PLC-based cobot palletising solution is created on Omron’s NX1 series modular machine controller that is equipped with a specialized Palletising Function Block. Palletising solutions with collaborative robots can fit into small […]

By March 22, 2023 Read More →
Automated packaging and palletising of dental plaster

Automated packaging and palletising of dental plaster

For the longest time, using robots at production sites affected by dust formation has been problematic and prone to malfunctions. A Kawasaki ZX-Series palletizing robot, however, has been in problem-free and continuous use in the packaging of dental plaster for more than three years. Since the 1880s Ernst Hinrichs Dental from Goslar in the German […]

By March 3, 2023 Read More →
Omron collaborative robot for heavy payloads

Omron collaborative robot for heavy payloads

Omron has announced the launch of its new TM20 cobot with a payload of 20 kg, meeting the needs of tasks such as palletising, machine tending and material handling. The Omron TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1.3 m. The TM20 is the latest addition to the Omron family of TM cobots, […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
Enhanced collaborative robot palletising solution

Enhanced collaborative robot palletising solution

Following the introduction of Robotiq’s new PowerPick gripper and Multipick software feature, Expert Partner RARUK Automation says it will be able to meet the needs of UK businesses with higher payload and throughput palletising requirements. PowerPick is a gripper designed for robust tasks. Robotiq’s latest development in end of arm tooling provides a standard vacuum […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
Pallet changer zeros in on productivity and accuracy

Pallet changer zeros in on productivity and accuracy

Zimmer Group has launched new pallet changer technology. In addition to changing pallets in machine tools, this system also opens up numerous other applications, for example, the handling of components using robots whilst maintaining the highest levels of repeatability. The slim design and low set-up profile of the clamping plate and clamping pallets allows both […]

By February 20, 2023 Read More →
Robots help revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

Robots help revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

Icelandic firm Samey Robotics has driven a revolution in the international supply chain for fresh fish, and at the heart of its tailored solutions is Fanuc’s M-410 series of industrial palletising robots. Specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation for the food processing industry, Samey Robotics has delivered over 150 projects across […]

By November 18, 2022 Read More →
Regenerative braking cuts robot energy costs

Regenerative braking cuts robot energy costs

Yaskawa says its latest YRC1000 robot controls provide an important solution for the recovery of robot braking energy, and is offers this feature as standard on its larger Motoman robots with a payload upwards of 50kg. The YRC1000 robot controls are able to convert kinetic energy from the down and sideways movements directly into 400V […]

By November 3, 2022 Read More →