Automation and robotics are two different, but closely related concepts. Both are part of the daily life of many industries and help to streamline, make profitable, and optimize internal processes ..read more

Palletizing is a critical process in industries worldwide, where products are stacked and secured onto pallets for shipping or storage. While automation is becoming more common, manual palletizing—where workers perform these tasks by hand—remains common, particularly in warehousing and manufacturing sectors.  However, this widespread practice comes with health and safety risks that cannot be ignored. In this article, we will explore the risks associated with manual palletizing and discuss strategies to mitigate them, ensuring a safer workplace ..read more

Palletizing is the process of stacking products onto pallets for storage or transportation. It can be done manually, where workers pile products by hand. While this method offers flexibility, it is labor-intensive, does not optimize throughput and increase workforce injuries. Alternatively, the palletizing process can be fully automated by using robots. Robotic palletizers can take different formats, where on one side we find massive inline palletizers, which handle high-speed throughput, high-volume and on the other spectrum, cobot arms that provide adaptability to handle different packaging ..read more

Whether you are manually palletizing or using an automated system, you want to ensure you're using the right palletizing pattern as it helps you package your products securely, reducing damage and returns. If you wonder what a palletizing pattern is, it's essentially a visual representation of the most optimized arrangement of products on a pallet that maximizes space utilization and ensures load stability ..read more

Did you know that 80% of all goods are transported on a pallet at some point in their journey? If you're relying on manual labor to place your products on pallets, you're not alone. However, the last decade has driven factories of all sizes in various industries, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and general manufacturing, to rethink workforce utilization and adopt palletizing robots. Whether you're facing labor shortages, high insurance costs due to workplace injuries, or the need to close efficiency and productivity gaps to ensure growth, automating your end-of-line processes is a ..read more

The persistent economic challenges facing manufacturing persist with regional inflation, global conflicts, an aging workforce, disruptions in the supply chain, health epidemics, and other compounding factors, each playing a role. Business owners who reassess their strategy and consider automation are ahead of the curve ..read more

Nutriset Group, a pioneer in the fight against malnutrition, is committed to both employee well-being and operational excellence. Based in Malaunay, France, the company produces innovative nutritional solutions, and was looking to improve its production process through cutting-edge technology ..read more

Ornua, a leading Irish dairy cooperative, wasn't churning out the efficiency they desired. Their manual palletizing process, involving a variety of heavy dairy products, was a recipe for employee strain and reduced productivity ..read more

As we navigate through 2024, forward-thinking manufacturers are setting their sights on the horizon, anticipating the economic upswing projected for 2025. In this context, investing in automation emerges as a strategic decision that can position companies for success when market conditions improve.  Automation: the competitive edge in manufacturing Deloitte's 2024 manufacturing industry outlook [1]  further supports this view, highlighting the critical need for manufacturers to embrace digital transformation and smart factory solutions to stay competitive. The report reveals that an ..read more

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the business environment has pushed manufacturers to evaluate (or reevaluate) automation. Manual, repetitive tasks - such as pallet stacking - are considered a logical initial focus. However, feedback from individuals attempting to find solutions remains consistent: the fragmented palletizing automation market makes navigating information challenging and time-consuming. This is why more businesses are using the Automated Palletizing Buyer’s Guide. Here is what we know: Time is finite - Technical specialists have limited bandwidth for exploring improvement op ..read more