OnRobot and Applied Automation Introduce Off-the-Shelf Collaborative Palletiser at PPMA Show
September 2024, UK
This industry-first solution offers same-day installation, requires no programming and can be re-deployed within minutes.
“OnRobot has successfully introduced end-of-arm tooling and sensors for robotic automation to the market by ensuring seamless integration with all major robot brands and providing a simplified and consistent user experience,” says James Taylor Chief Commercial Officer for OnRobot. “With D:PLOY, we are taking the next logical step in simplifying the overall application rather than just focusing on individual components within the robot cell.”
Founded in 2018 in Denmark, OnRobot identified a need for quality cobot hardware. “With so many cobot manufacturers coming onto the scene, we recognised a need for a reputable manufacturer that could provide all the complementary physical hardware required.”
D:PLOY boasts big benefits
The missing piece of the puzzle is D:PLOY by OnRobot - the industry’s first automated software platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications.
“Our goal is to ensure that no matter what robots customers choose to use, they will always have a consistent OnRobot experience,” he says. “We recognize the fact that the end-user has a desired outcome. Their challenges are centered around time and cost – and more specifically when it comes to changing box sizes.”
According to James, the ultimate peace-of-mind lies in D:PLOY’s same day installation, changing an application or box size within minutes and the quick changeover of a production line. “Most palletising is done manually due to the high-mix nature of production lines with frequent changes in productions or box sizes. With D:PLOY, changeover can now be reduced to a few minutes, making automating tasks with robots achievable and affordable since the application cell can automate multiple palletising tasks,” explains James.
Why UK?
Speaking of OnRobot’s investment in the UK, James highlights that many SMEs face workforce challenges and require a cost-effective solution for high-mix palletising applications.
OnRobot’s partnership with Applied Automation provides a unique advantage. “We partner with local companies who can best serve the local market – this is our tried-and-trusted global model. Applied Automation are industry experts, and we support them and their customer offering, including a flexible, quick-to-deploy, always-available solution.”
A winning partnership that makes automation accessible to all
David Rowe, owner of Applied Automation believes that the launch of AA:PALL, in conjunction with OnRobot’s D:PLOY will reduce the barriers to entry – particularly for SMEs.
“SMEs often face challenges in automating their processes due to high costs and complexity associated with traditional industrial robots and automation systems. Our AA:PALL Palletiser solution aims to provide an affordable and accessible automation option specifically tailored for SMEs,”he says. Thanks to its functional, easy-to-use, and fast installation design among others, “the AA:PALL significantly lowers the barriers to entry for automation, making it an accessible and practical option for SMEs looking to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness,” says David.
Speaking to the partnership, David explains that by integrating OnRobot’s D:PLOY with AA:PALL will reduce the complexity of deploying a robotic palletising solution, making automation more attainable by SME’s.
The AA:PALL is a UR20 equipped with an OnRobot VGP20 gripper, OR:Base Controller and D:PLOY software license. It comes complete with Applied Automation’s compact palletising base, training, installation, set-up and delivery across UK.
Get to experience the complete solution at PPMA show
Visit Booth #C24 at the PPMA Show from September 23-26 and witness the full palletising solution in action. Engage with the automation experts from OnRobot and Applied Automation to discover how you can swiftly implement a comprehensive, cost-effective, and flexible solution on your production floor.
Scan the QR Code and learn more about AA:PALL
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robotics@appliedautomation.co.uk
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