ROBOTICS FOR HANDLING DELICATE PRODUCTS
offers a clear solution. Customised robotic systems for a wide range of tasks in primary and secondary processing and packaging areas provide viable, cost-effective options to industry challenges. Stäubli Robotics is a leading international player pioneer in industrial automation, providing engineering and technical support recognised for their efficiency and reliability. “Our approach anticipates customer needs
and connects products to their specific applications, ensuring that automation doesn’t compromise delicacy,” a Stäubli spokesperson told Kennedy’s Confection. “We also partner with different companies in the specific food industry to ensure we are handling the items with the care and sensitivity that they require.” Hygienic design solutions with high
performance that also deliver in terms of flexibility and safety are in demand in the food industry. Dynamics and precision are also key factors – which Stäubli robots master with confidence. Whether six-axis or SCARA, Stäubli food grade robot HE type covers the requirements for each of your process steps. We are happy to assist you with the automation of all handling, pick & place, packaging and palletising processes.
OUR TAGLINE IS ‘WE MAKE
WORK EASY AND SAFE’—AND WE’RE DELIVERING ON THAT PROMISE WITH NIMBLE, SENSITIVE, AND INTELLIGENT ROBOTIC SYSTEMS – STÄUBLI ROBOTICS
“Depending on the material being handled,
food-grade oil is essential when the robot is in direct contact with the items that will be consumed by humans,” the spokesperson added. “Food-grade NSF H1 oil in robots is crucial for ensuring safety and hygiene in the food industry.” The shift toward automated assembly
lines and integrated system solutions in industrial environments continues to drive demand for both standardization and customization. Machine and system builders face the challenge of maintaining efficiency while accommodating unique conditions and legacy structures at customer sites. Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025 addresses these issues directly with features to speed up efficiency at every stage of robotics projects, enabling manufacturers to refine automation processes with greater precision and flexibility. “Stäubli Robotics has formally partnered
with Oxipital AI, an industry leader in AI- enabled machine vision technologies for robotic process automation and product inspection,” the spokesperson told Kennedy’s
Confection. “This partnership helps to overcome some of the more difficult challenges in food processing by utilising AI- enabled vision solutions paired with hygienic, high-speed robotic solutions.” The latest enhancements optimize robot
programming at every stage – from design and simulation to debugging, production, and optimization. Users will experience greater efficiency with fewer clicks and faster access to key functions, while new tools support customization for specific customer applications. Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025 also supports collaboration, making robot programming even easier and more intuitive. First among the new features is an embedded record analyzer designed to enhance both the performance and longevity of robots. By optimizing cycle times while ensuring operations remain within recommended specifications, this tool helps maximize efficiency without compromising reliability. Detailed axis-by-axis analysis
enables users to monitor wear patterns and make proactive maintenance decisions, thus extending the lifespan of their robots. The embedded record analyzer runs
directly within Stäubli Robotics Suite, offering seamless integration for improved workflow, allowing users to access critical performance insights without navigating between platforms. “Stäubli has always taken a human
approach to robotics, meaning we take the time to evaluate the risks associated with the environments we are working in,” the spokesperson concluded. “Our tag line is ‘We make work easy and safe’, so we are hoping that the perception is that we make sure that the systems we install are fast, accurate, precise, but also nimble, sensitive and above all, safe.” In essence, Staubli’s approach combines
innovation, customer-oriented solutions, and advanced technological capabilities to seamlessly integrate robotics into delicate and specialised manufacturing environments. Solutions like SICK’s End of Arm
Safeguard and Stäubli’s AI-enhanced systems are changing the way we look at safety and efficiency, as well as setting new standards for collaborative and intelligent automation. In industries like confectionery, these technologies are bridging the long- standing gap between human finesse and machine consistency. By embedding safety, adaptability, and intelligence directly into robotic systems, manufacturers are empowered to scale up artisanal quality without compromise. The synergy between cutting-edge sensing, collaborative robotics, and AI-driven insight will be the cornerstone of future-ready, human-centric automation.
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