?? Universal Robots Ecosystem Meets... Robotiq

???? What better way to kickstart your Tuesday than with this newest edition of Universal Robots Ecosystem Meets!? ????

This past PACK EXPO , I caught up with Kendra Patton , Samuel Bouchard , Darrell Adams , Ryan Weaver , Adam Schmidt , Eugénie Lachance , élisabeth Ste-Marie , and Mike Welch of the Robotiq team to chat about our incredible partnership and to get a closer look at about their palletizing solutions - AX10 & PE20.

?? Transforming Palletizing with Collaborative Robots ??

Robotiq and Universal Robots have come together once again to deliver groundbreaking solutions in end-of-line palletizing automation. We are proud to bring forward the AX10 and PE20 palletizing solutions, two powerful tools designed to elevate end-of-line processes for manufacturers worldwide.

With Robotiq ’s advanced end-of-arm tooling and intuitively designed software combined with Universal Robots ’ best-in-class versatile cobot platform, manufacturers are now able to automate complex, repetitive palletizing tasks with ease and flexibility. Whether it’s in food and beverage, logistics or even e-commerce, we are revolutionizing how businesses approach high-volume palletizing, providing benefits that go beyond just efficiency.

Play Key Takeaways from the Interview ??:

?? Seamless Integration: The AX10 and PE20 are designed for quick, user-friendly integration. These solutions are easy to deploy in tight spaces, and its approachable programming interface allows businesses of all sizes to implement advanced automation without needing specialized expertise.

??? Flexibility at its Best: With Robotiq palletizers, businesses gain an adaptable end-of-line solution that can handle a wide range of products—boxes, bags, and more. Compared to permanent - or even semi-permanent, large-footprint industrial palletizing solutions, Robotiq 's solutions come built with native quick changeover capabilities, enabling manufacturers to pivot with ease, handling different sizes, shapes, and weights without missing a beat.

?? Compact Yet Powerful: The AX10 & PE20 might be small, but they pack a punch in terms of productivity. Perfect for smaller spaces, they are designed to work collaboratively with human operators, reducing safety risks while maximizing throughput. Plus, their versatility allows manufacturers to adjust workflows as demand fluctuates.

?? Boosted Productivity: By automating the palletizing process, manufacturers can increase throughput, reduce human error, and optimize their labor force for higher-value tasks, with the added benefit of increasing operator health and morale. The combination of Robotiq ’s tools and Universal Robots ’ cobots enhances operational performance and ensures consistently high-quality results.

?? Why This Collaboration Matters

The collaboration between Robotiq and Universal Robots has been a game-changer in the world of automation. Together, we've created solutions that go far beyond just adding robots to the workflow— Rather, we enable human-robot collaboration.

“We believe that the future of manufacturing lies in collaborative robots that work alongside human operators, improving both productivity and safety. When I started at Universal Robots, we redefined the company's vision and mission to make it even clearer for what we want to achieve with our cobots. In that process, we came up with the vision of creating a world where people work with robots and not like robots." – Kim Povlsen; President & CEO @Universal Robots

?? Want to learn more?

Discover how Robotiq’s AX10 & PE20 are shaping the future of palletizing automation by visiting Universal Robots and Robotiq. You can also begin your palletizing journey by configuring your application on Robotiq's free online simulator.

? How has automation transformed your palletizing process?

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Team works makes the dream work, and the Ecosystem Meets series was created in a collaboration between myself and my colleague, Amanda Natalie L?vgren Fellov.

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