AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
installations. Giving facilities the benefits of robotic palletising without taking up too much space and restricting other operations. Coming with fully-integrated safety features, for quick deployment and compliance, each RB1200 system includes safety fencing for each pallet runway, thus restricting and monitoring entry points through the use of safety scanners.
Omron’s collaborative robots come with the TMFlow software package, ensuring ease to use without compromising on their capabilities. TMFlow’s intuitive interface makes software design quick and simple while interfacing seamlessly with the RB1200’s EasyStack Visual software, plus its offline editor offers the flexibility to create and modify programs without being connected to the palletiser.
SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND Reeco’s EasyStack Visual software, is designed to be flexible and maximise utilisation. The interface with easy to understand visual aids allows users to programme new pallet formats quickly. Configuration takes a few steps with only basic pallet/box parameters and layer design/stack preference inputs required. EasyStack reduces the changeover time for
palletiser applications keeping business moving and more profitable. The tool is designed for use by line operators without the need for engineering support. Plus, the plug and play palletiser can be redeployed between lines quickly to meet facilities demands. Its compact size reduces the footprint required for operation and comprehensive safety features allow for quick and compliant deployment. Its software design is based on an intuitive and easy to learn interface and flexible use that works no matter the application, reducing downtime and maximising utilisation.
Ultimately, the RB1200 presents a pick rate of 12 items per minute and the ability to handle products up to 10kg, ensuring greater throughput in business. In some situations and with a reduced pick rate, payloads of up to 12kg are possible. Plus, all this comes with a lower price, saving up to 50% compared to traditional robotic palletiser systems.
ACHIEVING THE BALANCE In summary, much has been made of the growing investment in automation and robotics, especially in the past years since the pandemic struck. What we are seeing is an awful lot of incremental improvements, rather than step
changes as hesitancies remain over the human v robot debate. The UK was viewed as a slow adopter of such technology, but it seems we may have turned a corner as things like vision systems becoming more capable and easier to use as well as robots getting faster. Crucially, we are seeing cobots being developed that can carry higher weights, making them even more applicable for more applications.
This makes them even more viable to support the supply chain process and take on more processes. They are proving to solve concerns such as skills shortages and the potential for health and safety issues, which carry significant penalties for non-compliance.
Cobots such as the RB1200 Cobot Palletiser, offers greater flexibility and choice, with the potential to transform production and manufacturing environments, and in turn helping businesses better utilise the people they do have. Rather than replacing workers, cobots are a way to encourage a workforce to operate together, with renewed motivation not only to survive, but thrive, progress and succeed.
Omron
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