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.
Schrobbelèr B.V., a Dutch herbal liqueur manufacturer, faces challenges that are familiar across the food and beverage industry, including changing consumer preferences, increasing demand for diverse products, and heightened competition.
Whether its addressing labor shortages, increasing productivity or accommodating a growing SKU portfolio the incorporation of palletizing and depalletizing systems has become vital for beverage warehouses.
When it comes to the incorporation of palletizing and depalletizing systems, experts highlight how these operations serve as the bookends in the automation cycle.
ABB Robotics recently launched a solution for difficult depalletizing tasks across a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods. The solution involves a machine vision software that can quickly and efficiently process assorted loads.
As the pandemic has had unforeseen impacts on beverage manufacturing, experts note that advanced palletizing systems have helped warehouse operations increase efficiencies while bringing returns on investment.
As packaging materials have become thinner, material handling equipment ― like palletizing and depalletizing machines ― is adapting to ensure warehouse operations protect the efficacy of beverages.