FANUC Level V Authorized System Integrator Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has introduced a plug-and-play collaborative palletizing solution built around the FANUC CRX-30iA robot. The new system is designed to solve common labor, safety and productivity challenges with fast deployment, intuitive operation and minimal floor space requirements, AMT says. The cobot palletizing solution was built for flexibility and ease of use, allowing manufacturers to increase throughput, reduce ergonomic risks and maintain uptime, even with lean staffing, it adds. Unlike off-the-shelf systems, AMT states that its solution features a custom-developed user interface (UI) that simplifies setup and empowers end users to create and modify palletizing patterns independently. “Ease of use was our top priority,” said Ben Kurth, director of engineering at AMT, in a statement. “Users can quickly input case dimensions, select a pallet pattern and begin operation: no coding or specialized training needed. That flexibility is a game changer for dynamic production environments.” The FANUC CRX-30iA is an industrial-grade robot designed for continuous operation in demanding environments, the company says. As a power- and force-limited cobot, it can safely work in close proximity to people without the need for fencing, freeing up valuable floor space and eliminating the costs and complexity of traditional industrial robot cells, it notes. “Cobot technology finally gives manufacturers a way to automate palletizing in places where industrial robots simply won’t fit,” Kurth added. “This system is ideal for high-mix, low-volume production or facilities with tight space constraints.” Key advantages of this new system include collaborative safety, custom configuration, operator independence, space efficiency and operator independence. 

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