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The processes of palletizing, pallet wrapping, and labelling make out the last steps of a production line for most packaging applications, regardless of the product type. Based on the needs of manufacturers, this article presents the right solutions for each process - and highlights the challenges and differences to manual labor.

Automated storage systems can greatly optimize a warehouse, but they demand a lot of the existing surroundings. This article highlights the pros and cons, the different systems – and what to look for before investing.

Robotic machine tending can increase productivity and improve the working environment. However, demanding safety regulations and expensive vision systems might make investments in the popular application more challenging. This article highlights the advantages and disadvantages of robotic machine tending.

When looking to buy a robot, investing some time in searching for the right supplier typically gives you a better price and a more robust solution. However, the robot market is difficult to navigate, and few companies make the proper research. Here is why they should. 

Collaborative robots can be cheaper and more flexible than traditional industrial robots but are usually not as fast and precise. Discover their pros & cons, and key differences from traditional six-axis industrial robots.

AMRs for industrial use: What are the pros and cons? And how do they perform compared to AGVs or traditional forklifts?

This article highlights automation options in sheet metal processing and compares different production setups to different technologies. Furthermore, it points out important things to look for when automating sheet metal processes.

The world’s first independent, global robot hub #HowToRobot now sees the light of day. The matchmaking hub is dedicated to creating transparency in the robot industry and help manufacturers find robot suppliers and get better returns from their robot projects.

For decades, robots have been used for industrial packaging. This article attempts to shed some light on packaging robots, the tasks they perform, and the potential problems arising from their integration.

In many organisations, automation initiatives are met with scepticism, little support, and sometimes even sabotage. Addressing the people side of robot implementation is crucial for the success of such initiatives – but we barely talk about it

Labor shortages – not robots – is the real issue facing the manufacturing sector in Europe and the US. And, contrary to a popular belief, robots might be a part of the solution.

Upcoming safety standard for mobile robots will reveal a growing problem for the industry: Very few installations are actually safe, and neither customers nor integrators seem to know who’s responsible.