Proco Machinery booth (#S15097) will showcase collaborative robots (Cobots) and mobile Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) robots work together to modify the packing and unpacking process with speed, precision, and reliability at NPE 2024.
Proco
In today's fast-paced world of manufacturing, efficiency, flexibility, and automation are key factors driving success. At NPE 2024, Proco will showcase a demonstration that epitomises these principles: a fully automated system featuring collaborative robots (Cobots) and mobile robots transforming the packing and unpacking process.
Proco’s display centres around a seamless integration of cobots and mobile AGV robots, working in harmony to streamline the packing and unpacking of plastic containers with efficiency and precision.
Automated packing with cobots
The exhibit kicks off with Cobots effortlessly packing plastic containers into boxes. With its advanced sensors and programming, Proco’s Cobot swiftly and accurately fills each box to capacity, ensuring maximum utilisation of space and minimising waste. This automated packing process not only boosts productivity but also enhances product quality by reducing the risk of errors and damage.
Transportation with mobile AGV robot
Once the box is filled, enter Proco’s mobile AGV robot. This sleek and agile robot seamlessly navigates the exhibit space, effortlessly transporting the full box to the next stage of the process. Its mobility and autonomy make it an ideal solution for optimising material handling tasks in dynamic manufacturing environments.
Unpacking and conveyor integration
At the heart of the demonstration lies the second Cobot, tasked with the efficient unpacking of plastic containers from the boxes. With precision and speed, this Proco Cobot swiftly empties each box, placing the containers back onto the conveyor belt for further processing. Its ability to handle delicate tasks with ease highlights the versatility and reliability of Cobot automation in manufacturing.
Closed-loop system: efficiency redefined
The booth also features a closed-loop system that ensures continuous operation and maximises efficiency. Once the box is unpacked, the mobile AGV robot seamlessly retrieves the empty box and places it back onto the infeed end of the box packing conveyor, ready to be filled once again. This closed-loop process eliminates downtime and optimises workflow, showcasing the transformative power of automation in manufacturing.
What sets the exhibit apart is the seamless collaboration between Proco’s Cobots and mobile robots. Together, they form a dynamic ecosystem that revolutionises traditional manufacturing processes. By leveraging the strengths of each robotic technology, the company demonstrates how customers can achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, flexibility, and productivity in their operations.
Proco is known for their line of downstream equipment such as Take Out Systems, Deflashers, Spin Trimmers, Leak Testers, Robotic Packers, and Palletisers. They are introducing several new automation designs and packaging innovations at NPE 2024.