UNIVERSAL ROBOTS URe/UR Series Use-Cases
Ranked Nr. 8 of 218 Cobots
UR10 packs vanilla cream at Orkla Foods Sweden
Problem
Simplifying production jobs and providing speed with accuracy.
Solution
UR10 cobot is a flexible, cost-effective solution that makes things simple.The robot works independently but is part of a network with a carton erector, a carton sealer and is fed by a filling machine. The automated process involves the placing of bags in cartons and the robot does all the tedious repetitive tasks for the operator.
Outcome
Factories are now looking into other automation possibilities in their food production where they can benefit from the collaborative robots UR3, UR5 and UR10 from Universal Robots.
UR5 and UR10 Cobots Enhance End-of-Line Packing and Palletizing at Baxter Laboratories
Problem
Baxter Laboratories faced inefficiencies in their manual end-of-line packing and palletizing processes. The manual method was labor-intensive, prone to inconsistencies, and posed ergonomic risks to workers due to repetitive lifting and handling tasks. Additionally, the need to maintain high production rates without compromising quality presented a significant challenge.
Solution
The company deployed two collaborative robots:
- UR5 Cobot: This robot automates the process of picking up 12 bottles from an infeed conveyor and loading them into cartons. An operator erects the carton and places it in a jig to close the bottom flaps, ready for the robot to load the bottles.
- UR10 Cobot: This robot automates the palletizing process using a Zero Footprint Palletizer (ZFP). The UR10 stacks the cartons onto Australian size pallets without the need for extensive safety guarding, fitting seamlessly into the existing manual palletizing footprint.
Outcome
The implementation of the UR5 and UR10 cobots led to several significant improvements:
- Increased Efficiency: Automated packing and palletizing reduced the cycle time and increased throughput.
- Cost Savings: Reduced labor costs and minimized the need for manual handling.
- Enhanced Safety: Improved workplace safety by reducing repetitive strain injuries and providing a safer working environment for operators.
- Consistency and Reliability: Achieved consistent and reliable packing and palletizing, maintaining high product quality and reducing errors.