All-in-One Pharmaceutical Packaging & Palletizing with Triple UR10s

Industry > Life Sciences·PharmaApplication > Packing·PackagingSector > Manufacturing

This automated palletizing solution utilizes three Universal Robots UR10 units to automate the process of incasing pharmaceutical finished products (cartons) into paper boxes, followed by final palletizing. By integrating the entire cycle—from box erecting and packing to weight inspection—into a single continuous flow, the system minimizes idle time and significantly boosts overall productivity.

Components

Robot	Robot: Universal Robots UR10 (x3 Units) Type: 6-axis articulated collaborative robot Payload: 10kg Reach: 1,300mm Weight: 28.9kg Repeatability: ±0.1mm Protection Rating: IP54

Workflow

STEP 1.	Infeed: Finished pharmaceutical products are fed into the system.
STEP 2.	Box Securing: The paper box is positioned and secured for loading.
STEP 3.	Picking & Packing: The UR10 picks the products and packs them into the box.
STEP 4.	Taping: The filled box is automatically sealed with tape.
STEP 5.	Labeling: A product information label is applied to the box.
STEP 6.	Weight Check: The box undergoes a weight inspection to ensure packing accuracy.
STEP 7.	Palletizing: The final box is stacked onto a pallet for distribution.

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Features

Productivity Boost via Process Efficiency

Labor Optimization: Dramatically reduced the required workforce from 5 operators to 1.
End-to-End Automation: Fully automates the entire cycle, from incasing finished products into paper boxes to final palletizing.

Space Maximization with Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

Seamless Integration: By utilizing cobots, the system was implemented within the existing workspace without the need for additional floor space or heavy safety fencing.
Tool-less Versatility: Equipped with a Quick Changer on the gripper, the system supports all product recipes, allowing operators to swap tools manually without specialized equipment.

Results

ROI Period	1.5 years
Key Benefits	Significant reduction in defect rates by replacing outsourced manual labor with automation. Prevention of industrial accidents by reducing worker fatigue. Improved quality of labor by preventing musculoskeletal disorders.
Client Feedback	We previously struggled with high defect rates due to the outsourced production of diverse product types. By introducing packaging automation, we successfully reduced defects and significantly increased productivity.