In a context where agri-food manufacturers are striving to optimize productivity while adhering to strict hygiene standards, the robotic palletizing cell stands out as an essential solution. CIM Atlantique, a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, announces a new exemplary achievement: a robotic palletizing cell that is modular, high-performing, and perfectly suited to the specific requirements of the agri-food sector.
This innovation perfectly illustrates CIM Atlantique’s ability to design custom-made equipment that combines flexibility, hygiene, ergonomics, and high throughput. This cutting-edge cell reflects CIM Atlantique’s industrial vision: addressing productivity challenges while ensuring strict traceability and ease of use for operators.
A Robotic Palletizing Cell Designed for the Agri-Food Industry
The agri-food environment demands end-of-line solutions that are robust, hygienic, and extremely reliable. It is with this in mind that CIM Atlantique developed its new robotic palletizing cell.
Hygiene and Safety at the Core of the Process
The entire cell has been designed to minimize retention areas, facilitate cleaning, and meet HACCP requirements. All components in contact with food products, notably the suction gripper, comply with current standards. The robotic palletizing cell ensures a clean, safe working environment that meets the standards of the agri-food industry.
Operational Safety
The robotic palletizing cell is equipped with light curtains, controlled access zones, and an emergency stop system to ensure risk-free operation. Every safety feature is integrated from the design phase, allowing continuous operation without compromising operator protection.
Maximum versatility thanks to a modular gripper
One of the major strengths of this robotic palletizing cell is its ability to handle a wide variety of products. Thanks to an innovative 2-in-1 gripper, it can manage both cartons of various sizes and blocks of butter without any tooling change.
Vacuum suction for butter blocks
The gripper is equipped with a vacuum suction system specifically designed to handle butter blocks. All materials used are compatible with food zone standards, thus ensuring hygienic handling of the products.
Intelligent Mechanical Clamping for Cartons
For cartons, the gripper features a mechanical clamping system that automatically adapts to the carton’s dimensions. No part changes are needed, allowing the robotic palletizing cell to operate continuously without manual intervention.
Simplified and Ultra-Fast Changeover
In an industrial context where flexibility has become a crucial criterion, the robotic palletizing cell developed by CIM Atlantique stands out for its ability to efficiently handle changeovers. Thanks to an intelligent automated product recognition system, this solution enables a reference change in less than 2 minutes without complex manual intervention.
Intuitive Touchscreen Operator Interface
The robotic palletizing cell is equipped with a touchscreen interface designed for ergonomics and ease of use. Even operators without advanced technical training in automation can perform changeovers independently. The interactive touchscreen guides the user step-by-step, making the operation of the robotic palletizing cell intuitive and fast, regardless of your team’s skill levels.
Reduced Downtime, Improved Productivity
One of the major advantages of this robotic palletizing cell lies in the drastic reduction of downtime. Gone are the long and tedious manual reconfigurations: everything is automated to ensure an optimized cycle time and maximum production continuity. This increased responsiveness not only improves the overall line output but also enables quicker adaptation to market changes or specific customer demands.
Performance: Speed and Precision
Designed to support the high speeds of the agri-food industry, this robotic palletizing cell achieves up to 12 cycles per minute. This rate can be adjusted according to the products and formats, ensuring maximum adaptability.
High Throughput
Thanks to the optimized palletizing cycle and the speed of the gripper, the robotic palletizing cell enables enhanced productivity. It thus meets the needs of manufacturers seeking to increase their output without adding to the human workload.
Integrated Traceability
Every action of the cell is recorded, enabling comprehensive production tracking. This traceability is a major asset for manufacturers subject to compliance or quality standards such as ISO, BRC, or IFS.
Operator-Centered Ergonomics
Ergonomics are at the heart of CIM Atlantique’s design approach. This robotic palletizing cell has been designed to facilitate the work of teams, reduce strain, and minimize human errors.
Simple and Visual Interface
Simple and Visual Interface
The operator station offers quick usability. Instructions, diagnostics, and settings are displayed clearly and intuitively. It does not require extensive training, which facilitates the integration of new operators on the line.
Compact Footprint
Compact Footprint
The layout has been designed to occupy minimal space in the workshop while maintaining easy access to the various modules for maintenance or cleaning operations.
Multi-Line Integration and Modularity
The CIM Atlantique robotic palletizing cell can be used autonomously or integrated into multi-product lines. It adapts to the evolving needs of manufacturers.
Modular Model
Thanks to its modular structure, the robotic palletizing cell can evolve over time. New conveyors, gripper heads, or palletizing options can be added without needing to replace the entire cell.
Software Integration
The cell integrates seamlessly with existing MES/ERP systems. It can communicate with other equipment on the line, facilitating synchronization and overall production management.
CIM Atlantique: A Leading Player in Robotic Palletizing
With over 30 years of experience in industrial automation, CIM Atlantique is a recognized partner renowned for its expertise in robotic palletizing cells. Its mastery of vision technologies, robotics, and embedded systems ensures unmatched reliability and efficiency.
References in the Agri-Food Industry
Many agri-food companies already trust CIM to automate their end-of-line processes. The solutions are designed to be durable, offering a high level of service and strong technological added value.
In-House Engineering Department
CIM Atlantique’s engineers design each robotic palletizing cell with the client’s specific requirements in mind. No solution is generic: every project is custom-tailored to the production environment.
Personalized support.
Once the cell is installed, CIM teams provide post-installation support, assistance during ramp-up, and maintenance services on-site or remotely. The team’s responsiveness is a highly valued asset among manufacturers.
CIM Atlantique offers a comprehensive project approach: from feasibility studies to commissioning, including mechanical and electrical design, programming, installation, and training.
Why Choose a CIM Atlantique Robotic Palletizing Cell?
Productivity Gains
High Speed and Autonomy
Flexibility
Format Changes Without Tooling
Ergonomics
Simple and User-Friendly Interface
Hygiene
Compliance with Agri-Food Industry Standards
Modularity
Adaptable to Future Needs
Traceability
Centralized and Actionable Data
CIM ATLANTIQUE à votre écoute
Vous envisagez de moderniser votre fin de ligne ou de robotiser votre palettisation ? CIM Atlantique est à votre écoute pour vous proposer une solution adaptée à vos besoins.
Contactez notre équipe pour une étude personnalisée de votre projet de cellule de palettisation robotisée.
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