Industrial robots

A turnkey solution – everything from a single source. We analyse the individual customer requirements and operating procedures, design an efficient multi-axis system and put it into operation.

Space-saving design for warehouse and production environments. The industrial multi-axis robot has a small footprint and a large radius of movement, so that a large working area can be covered with a minimum footprint. The compact models (MotoMini) offer various mounting options – on the floor, on the wall or even on the ceiling. This allows the industrial multi-axis configuration to be used even in densely built-up areas.

High productivity in storage areas. The industrial high-speed axis movement is reliable. It makes work easier for the staff and improves the working conditions for the team. This significantly increases productivity in the warehouse.

Flexible. We design customized multi-axis systems for your company. With grippers from our own production, the robot arm is able to handle a wide range of packaging types.

Increasing the quality of order processing. The industrial multi-axis configuration is characterised by a very accurate repeatability. This guarantees a high quality of order processing. The error rate is zero – manual work is reduced or eliminated. The solution enables safe automation of material handling in warehouse and production areas.

Minimal maintenance. A modern axis-controlled motion requires a minimum of maintenance thanks to the use of asynchronous motors and high-quality gears.

Lower operating costs. A robotic arm automates manual tasks and operates continuously in warehouse operations and production environments. This significantly reduces the company’s operating costs.

Many warehouses are facing staff shortages – which is why companies are seeking to automate their picking and packing processes. A robotic arm is a type of industrial device that works like a human hand. It is designed to automate warehouse operations. It increases efficiency, enables new responsibilities and a sensible division of tasks between man and machine. Ready for deployment in complex warehouse and production ecosystems. Industrial robots are the driving force in the development of manufacturing and warehousing processes. They increase efficiency, enable new responsibilities and a sensible division of tasks between man and machine. They guarantee optimum speed, precision and range of motion. Depending on customer requirements, we offer small models as well as those with a longer reach.

1. Palletising and depalletising. The use of robots arm with computer vision systems and special software enables automated palletising/depalletising while increasing speed and precision. Palletising is a simple task for an industrial multi-axis robot as it requires minimal movement. Automated depalletising is more complex and usually requires machine vision and advanced termination systems. In palletising/depalletising, the robot arm handles up to 300 containers per hour.

2. Sorting. The industrial robot arm sorts up to 800 packages per hour according to order, delivery direction or product type – depending on the customer’s requirements. Thanks to the gripper from our own production, the robot arm can easily process packages of different sizes, work with soft packages, trays and boxes. Automated sorting is fast, precise and error-free.

3. Placement in the warehouse. The industrial robot arm moves an average of 500 to 1,000 items per hour. It quickly moves the goods from the conveyor belt to the storage location in the warehouse and places them in the correct compartments.

4. Order picking. The robot arm can pick up to 500 goods per hour from the storage compartment and place them carefully in the compartment according to the order.

5. Tray lid application. A robotic manipulator automates the final stage of packing orders in plastic boxes. Using a vacuum gripper, the robot picks a lid from a stack and places it onto the tray before further conveying, strapping or shipment. Eliminates manual handling in the packing area, stabilizes throughput and creates a standardized handling unit for downstream sorting or order consolidation.

In our own production facility we manufacture grippers with which an industrial multi-axis robot can carry out the following processes in a warehouse: Palletising, depalletising, moving boxes and packages, sorting.

The grippers are manufactured by KAPELOU:

1. Container grippers that snap into the openings of the container and move it safely;
2. Vacuum suction pads that allow the transport of a wide range of products;
3.  Customised grippers that pick up goods from the conveyor belt and transport them to storage locations in the warehouse.

We develop complete automated solutions tailored to the customer’s needs and implement them on a turnkey basis. For example, following an individually designed solution, we installed a new production line using a MOTOMAN series industrial multi-axis robot from our partner Yaskawa for a well-known manufacturer of cable and wire products for cars.

The solution enhances flexibility in dynamic production workflows. It is designed to transport loads of up to 80 kg, lower and lift transport containers, and palletise and depalletise transport containers. It operates according to a preset algorithm for recognising the container position using the computer vision system. Optimum handling is set automatically and all customer requirements are taken into account during development. The solution bridges warehouse automation with production logistics.

More about the automated workflow in the section “Our projects” under the following link: “Automated two-level conveyor system and robot manipulator“.

The robotic tray lid applicator is a module designed to automate the final stage of order packing in plastic trays. The core component of the solution is a 6-axis industrial robot manipulator equipped with a dedicated vacuum gripper. The robot picks a lid from a stack and places it onto the tray with controlled force. Positioning accuracy is ensured by mechanical centering modules that stabilize the tray before the lid is applied.

Benefits for warehouse operations:

• Consistent packing process – repeatable operations and stable lid placement quality regardless of order volume.
• Higher throughput – elimination of bottlenecks in the packing area and stable performance during peak loads.
• Reduced reliance on manual labor – automation of tray closing in the shipping area and lower workload for staff.
• Optimized packaging operations – reusable plastic containers with strapping can replace stretch-wrapping.
• Product protection during handling – reduced risk of product damage or loss during transport, sorting and consolidation.
• Scalable solution – the module integrates with existing conveyor systems and allows the packing area to expand as order volumes grow.

Design advantage – the system relies on mechanical tray centering instead of machine vision. This approach ensures accurate lid positioning while reducing implementation cost and simplifying operation and maintenance. More details about the operating principle and technical specifications are available on the Robotic tray lid application system.

The Speedbot is a device for the fast transport of goods to storage locations.

Each robot arm has its own functions. We have developed a gripper arm to complement it. It enables the industrial robot to sort goods from the conveyor belt to the storage locations in the warehouse.

The Speedbot efficiently sorts packages according to customer orders or delivery destinations. It can handle all types of packaging and places the packages from the conveyor belt into the correct compartments quickly and accurately.

The Speedbot industrial robot from KAPELOU:

• moves an average of 500 to 1,000 containers per hour;
• handles soft packs, trays and crates;
• sorts goods with dimensions of 400x400x600 mm and a weight of up to 30 kg;
• easy integration into the WMS;
• saves energy.

A Speedbot video can be seen here: click here

Industrial robots are widely used and popular in e-commerce warehouses, the automotive and pharmaceutical industries, postal and courier services and many other sectors.

Thanks to the in-house development and production of customised grippers, the functionality and characteristics of the robot arms are adapted to the needs of the respective warehouse. This makes the industrial robot an integral part of the warehouse system, maximising the benefits and allowing the industrial robot to work without interruption.

Regardless of the complexity of the industrial robot, we develop and test its functionality in our own production centres. Every movement is tested and refined before it is integrated into the customer’s warehouse.

The safety of the personnel is paramount. We install a laser safety system in the working area of the robot arms. It detects when an operator enters the machine’s work area and stops the machine until the employee has left the work area. The robot arm cables are also routed inside the industrial robot body – this does not interfere with other equipment and increases safety in the warehouse.