Palletizing robots for end-of-line automation, case handling, box stacking, depalletizing and high-volume production lines. Technical articles, application insights and robot selection guidance from URT.
End of line automation is where most manufacturing plants first encounter a decision that is harder than it looks. The problem is visible — operators handling heavy loads repetitively, inconsistent pallet patterns, throughput that drops every time a format changes or a shift ends. The solution appears obvious: install a robot. But the companies that … Read more
Packaging lines that handle a single format are relatively straightforward to automate. The geometry is fixed, the gripper is optimized for one product, and the cell can be tuned to run at maximum efficiency. But in food, beverage, cosmetics, and consumer goods manufacturing, single-format lines are the exception, not the rule. Most production environments deal … Read more
Modern agriculture faces a major challenge: producing more with fewer workers and with rising operational costs. Automation is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. However, many medium and small farmers still believe robotic technology is beyond their reach. The reality is very different: refurbished industrial robots are opening a new era in precision agriculture, … Read more
The comparison between industrial robots and traditional palletizing systems is not a new debate — but it has become more consequential as product variability increases, labor costs rise, and safety requirements tighten. A mechanical stacker or a manual palletizing line that worked well ten years ago may be creating measurable operational costs today that are … Read more
In today’s industrial environments, automation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for staying competitive in terms of efficiency, safety, and cost. One of the areas with the greatest potential for improvement is material handling — from moving boxes and parts to feeding machines and palletizing products. However, before integrating a robot into your … Read more
In the age of automation, collaborative robots—commonly known as “cobots”—have become indispensable allies in the industrial sector. FANUC, a global leader in robotic solutions, has developed a specialized range of cobots tailored for stacking and palletizing tasks. These innovations are reshaping industrial processes and significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Among FANUC’s standout cobots is the CRX-25iA, … Read more
The ABB IRB 760 is ABB’s primary platform for heavy-duty industrial palletizing. It is a 4-axis robot optimized specifically for end-of-line palletizing — not a general-purpose 6-axis robot adapted for palletizing, but a platform designed from the ground up for the motion profile that layer-building requires. This article covers the verified technical specifications of the … Read more
In a world where efficiency and sustainability have become fundamental priorities, robotics has emerged as a key pillar in the transformation of the energy industry. Kawasaki Robotics, a leader in the development of automated solutions, is playing a crucial role in optimizing processes within this sector. Automation in Energy Generation and Distribution While the direct … Read more