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Nutriset Group, a pioneer in the fight against malnutrition, is committed to both employee well-being and operational excellence. Based in Malaunay, France, the company produces innovative nutritional solutions, and was looking to improve its production process through cutting-edge technology.
The burden of manual palletizing
Before automation, Nutriset’s end-of-line operations relied heavily on manual palletizing. Every day, employees handled some 400 cartons, each weighing up to 15 kg, and stacked them on pallets up to 2.20 meters high. This repetitive and physically demanding task presented a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Robotiq’s solution: the perfect match
To meet these challenges, Nutriset implemented Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution, combined with the UR20 cobot. This collaborative approach eliminated the need for safety cages, creating a safer working environment and increasing efficiency. The solution was specifically designed to meet Nutriset’s carton dimensions and palletizing requirements, ensuring seamless integration into their existing operations.
“We had a two-day production stop while we installed the robot and made the first pallets. So it’s extremely simple, extremely facilitated by the fact that it arrives turnkey.”
Sylvain Clausse, EIA Coordinator
Yielding impressive results
The automated palletizing process has brought substantial benefits to Nutriset. By reducing manual labor, the company has significantly reduced the risk of RSI among its employees. In addition, increased efficiency and reduced downtime have led to a significant improvement in productivity. The rapid return on investment and easy adaptation of operators to the cobot also underline the success of this implementation.
A blueprint for success
Nutriset’s automated palletizing solution delivered significant benefits:
- Estimated return on investment within 6 months
- Substantial reduction in palletizing-related RSI
- Increased productivity through reduced downtime and improved operational flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What were the challenges faced by Nutriset in its end-of-line operations?
The challenges faced by Nutriset were related to the repetitive and physically demanding task of manual palletizing, which presented a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Q: How did Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution help Nutriset?
Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution eliminated the need for safety cages, creating a safer working environment and increasing efficiency. The solution was specifically designed to meet Nutriset’s carton dimensions and palletizing requirements, ensuring seamless integration into their existing operations.
Q: What were the benefits of the automated palletizing process for Nutriset?
The automated palletizing process brought substantial benefits to Nutriset, including a significant reduction in palletizing-related RSI, increased productivity through reduced downtime and improved operational flexibility, and a rapid return on investment.
Q: How did Nutriset implement the Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution?
Nutriset implemented Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution by combining it with the UR20 cobot, which eliminated the need for safety cages and created a safer working environment.
Q: What is the estimated return on investment for the Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution?
The estimated return on investment for the Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution is within 6 months.
Conclusion
Nutriset’s adoption of Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing Solution has resulted in significant benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved operational flexibility. The solution has also enabled Nutriset to reduce the risk of RSI among its employees and improve its overall working environment.
