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Smart automation in material handling

With robotic material handling solutions, we make your part picking, transfer, palletizing and machine loading processes safer, faster and more efficient.

Definition

What is robotic material handling?

Robotic material handling is the safe, controlled picking, moving and transferring of parts, products or packages from one station to another on a production line using robots and conveyors. It reduces manual handling and speeds up flow.

On most production lines, handling is the step that adds no value yet consumes the most time and labor. Robotic handling solutions reduce labor while increasing operational efficiency in processes such as part picking and transfer, palletizing, packaging and machine loading.

By designing conveyor lines, transfer units and robots together, we ensure that products move without interruption from the start of the line to the end.

  • Conveyor
  • Transfer line
  • Pick and place
  • Heavy payload
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What does the system deliver?

The benefits of material handling automation

Robotic material handling brings speed, safety and efficiency to production, making operations more stable.

01

Increases operational speed

Ensures products are moved quickly and without interruption.

02

Reduces labor

Lowers the need for manual handling and frees employees for value-added work.

03

Improves safety

Heavy or hazardous parts are moved without human intervention.

04

Ensures process stability

The same performance and accuracy are maintained in every operation.

05

Raises production capacity

Increases overall capacity by reducing errors and speeding up processes.

06

Enables flexible production

Easily adapts to different product types and scenarios.

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Solutions

Components of a handling system

Every project is designed with the right combination of robot, conveyor and control system.

  • Industrial robotsPart picking and placing across a range of payloads and reaches.
  • Conveyor linesContinuous flow with belt, roller and modular conveyors.
  • Custom grippersProduct-specific vacuum, mechanical or magnetic gripper design.
  • Control and safetyA fully integrated system with PLCs, sensors and safety equipment.
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Areas of use

Where is material handling used?

It makes operational flow safer and more efficient in production, assembly, packaging and loading processes.

Part picking and transfer

Picking products from the correct point and transferring them to the right station.

Machine loading

Regular, safe feeding of CNC machines, presses and production equipment.

Palletizing and packaging

Stacking products and preparing them for shipment.

Assembly line feeding

Delivering parts to the assembly line at the right time.

Heavy part handling

Safe transfer of large parts that are unsuitable for manual handling.

Product transfer lines

Orderly, controlled product flow between stations.

Questions

Frequently asked questions about material handling

Should I choose a conveyor or a robot?

Choose a conveyor for continuous flow along a fixed route, and a robot when products need to be picked, oriented or placed at different points. In most projects, combining the two delivers the most efficient result.

Can heavy parts be handled by robots?

Yes. Industrial robots are available with payloads ranging from a few kilograms to several hundred kilograms. We select the right robot model based on part weight and the gripper.

How does handling automation improve workplace safety?

Handling automation improves safety by handing heavy lifting, repetitive motion and pinch-risk tasks over to the robot, while safety fencing, light curtains and area scanners protect employees.
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