PPMA SHOW PREVIEW
RB1200
OMRON
OMRON halves cost to cobot palletise solving current workforce challenges
Responding to manufacturers ’ end-ofline labour challenges including staff shortages , social distancing measures and self-isolation , OMRON UK will debut its game changing cobot palletiser , the RB1200 , at PPMA Show 2021 . Thanks to OMRON ’ s renowned iAutomation proprietary technology , the cobot system boasts a 50 % cost saving , rapid delivery within weeks and plug-and-play system architecture to help businesses of all budgets and sizes immediately de-risk their line against today ’ s unprecedented labour challenges .
The introduction of the RB1200 could not be timelier . Companies are navigating social distancing guidelines amid high vacancy rates compounded by Brexit and the long-term skills shortage , putting pressure on existing staff and affecting productivity – October 2020-April 2021 saw the lowest level of employment in the manufacturing sector since 19961 . Adding to manufacturers ’ anxiety is the risk of production being halted entirely due to an on-site Covid outbreak or high numbers of staff self-isolating ; events which are outside of their control .
The RB1200 was developed in partnership with OMRON ’ s automation partner Reeco . Together , the two companies have designed a cobot palletiser that makes manufacturers resilient to the detrimental effects of both labour shortages and the possibility of immediate workforce interruptions . Using OMRON ’ s 3i concept of intelligent , integrated and interactive engineering methods has dramatically shortened system design and delivery time resulting in a 50 % cost reduction compared to same spec cobot palletisers .
A modular , plug-and-play solution , the
RB1200 has a maximum payload of 10kg and a cycle time of 12 picks per minute . It requires no system integration and boasts a 60 % smaller footprint than conventional robot palletisers . Tts inherent flexibility also means it can easily switch between lines and handle rapid changes in demand , maximising users ’ investment .
In addition to its automated palletising solution , OMRON will also showcase the Quattro ; the world ’ s fastest and most flexible Delta pick-and-place robot . With a pick rate of 300 per minute and the only Delta robot to be USDA-certified , the Quattro ’ s fourth arm allows it to reach up to 30 % further than traditional designs , facilitating a larger operational area . The powerful combination of speed , manipulation , reach and a 15kg payload make it ideal for any general packaging application .
For a full demonstration of the RB1200 cobot palletiser or the Quattro pick-andplace robot , visit stand B34 at PPMA Show 2021 .
For further information , please visit www . industrial . omron . co . uk / en / home
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