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Robotic Palletizing Cell
Automated Pallet Stacking
Robotic arms and specialized grippers arrange cases, bags and cartons onto pallets in precise, high-stability patterns.
End-of-line manufacturing · packaging warehouses
Precision Robotics
Industrial Robotics
Robotic palletizing and depalletizing cells for precision end-of-line automation.
- Articulated robotic arms
- 4 & 6-axis
- Safety deceleration response
- <50 ms
- AI vision palletizing
- Mixed-SKU
- Non-stop pallet exchange
- 24/7
Overview
About Industrial Robotics
Metallum’s robotic pallet stacking and depalletizing systems deliver precision end-of-line packaging automation for modern industrial facilities. Driven by advanced 3D vision, AI pattern recognition, and mixed-stacking optimization software, our multi-manipulator robotic cells automatically arrange cases, bags, and cartons onto pallets with unmatched speed and structural stability.
Integrated seamlessly with high-bay AS/RS, shuttles, and AGV transport, our solutions eliminate manual stacking bottlenecks, slash labor overhead, and maximize pallet cube utilization for 24/7 operations.
Types
Robotic Systems
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Mixed-Case Palletizing
AI-Driven Multi-SKU Stacking
Sensors and AI pattern recognition identify mixed-size goods and stack them onto a single pallet stably and efficiently.
High-SKU fulfillment · multi-size cartons
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Automated Depalletizing System
Inbound Pallet Breakdown
Layer grippers or vacuum heads de-stack incoming bulk pallets into individual cases for sortation and picking.
Inbound receiving · layer picking
Features
Core Advantages
AI-Driven Mixed Product Palletizing
Advanced sensors and AI pattern recognition let robotic arms stack mixed-size goods on a single pallet.
Multi-SKU consolidation without pre-sorting lines.
Multi-Manipulator Pallet Stacking
Multi-manipulator end-of-arm tooling and dedicated motion algorithms dramatically outpace manual stacking.
Removes end-of-line packaging bottlenecks.
Dynamic Pattern Software Control
Instant pattern changeovers based on customer specifications, shipping requirements or line feeds.
Rapid retooling with zero line stoppage.
Process
How It Works
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Infeed & Vision Scanning
Products arrive by conveyor while vision systems identify dimensions, type and SKU barcodes.
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Intelligent Stacking
The control system calculates the optimal stacking matrix; the robot places each item with sub-millimeter precision.
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Wrapping & Labeling
Finished pallets pass to inline stretch wrapping, corner-board application and shipping label printing.
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Automated Takeaway
AGVs or conveyors deliver completed pallets to AS/RS storage, shuttle lanes or shipping.
Compare
Compare Robotic Cells
Palletizing, mixed-case and depalletizing cells share one software and safety architecture.
Specification3 models |  Robotic Palletizing CellAutomated Pallet StackingGet a Quote |  Mixed-Case PalletizingAI-Driven Multi-SKU StackingGet a Quote |  Automated Depalletizing SystemInbound Pallet BreakdownGet a Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell | |||
| Function | Stacks cases, bags and cartons onto pallets | Stacks mixed-size goods onto a single pallet | De-stacks inbound pallets into individual cases |
| Technology | Robotic arms with specialized grippers | Sensors and AI pattern recognition | Layer grippers or vacuum heads |
| Typical use | End-of-line manufacturing, packaging warehouses | High-SKU fulfillment, multi-size cartons | Inbound receiving, layer picking |
| Common platform | |||
| Dynamic pattern software | |||
| ERP/WMS integration | |||
| Safety architecture | ISO 10218 / EN ISO 13849 | ISO 10218 / EN ISO 13849 | ISO 10218 / EN ISO 13849 |
IncludedNot applicable or confirmed per project
Specifications
Engineering Standards
Cell configuration, payload and cycle rates are engineered to each packaging line.
Engineering Standards & Software Architecture
| Specification area | Standard / feature | Hardware architecture | Performance & safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-spec goods handling | AI algorithm & vision recognition | Industrial 3D vision cameras, deep-learning models, multi-format grippers | Small boxes, cans, wide-mouth bottles, open/sealed cartons |
| Throughput & cycle velocity | Non-stop pallet exchange | Dual-station stacking cell or automated shuttle turntable | Continuous operation while pallets are exchanged |
| Software & optimization | Mixed stacking software engine | ERP/WMS parameter integration (size, weight, packaging durability) | Optimal stacking sequence; real-time pallet stability calculation |
| Safety architecture | ISO 10218 / EN ISO 13849 | Interlocked guarding, optical light curtains, category 4 dual-channel safety PLCs | Safety deceleration <50 ms; muting for automated pallet exit |
Applications
Applications
Food & Beverage Packaging
High-speed case and bottle stacking with food-grade sanitary handling.
Consumer Goods Fulfillment
Finished box palletizing that protects high-graphics packaging.
Manufacturing Work-in-Progress
Heavy component and subassembly palletizing for internal transport.
Pharmaceutical Handling
Precise, non-impact stacking with batch traceability.
Integration
Facility Integration
01Automated Stereoscopic Warehouse
Completed pallets discharge directly into high-bay storage infeed spurs via powered roller transfer tables and profile scanners.
- Direct AS/RS handshake
- Pallet profile scanning
02Shuttle-Type Warehouse Systems
Finished pallets are delivered automatically to the input/output lanes of multi-tier shuttle systems.
- Dynamic shuttle sequencing
- High-density buffer link
03Robotic Mini-Load Storage
Totes retrieved from mini-load storage are consolidated and fed to the palletizer for final stacking.
- Goods-to-robot palletizing
- Dynamic WCS routing
04Automated Picking System
Stacking systems act as depalletizers, breaking pallets into layers for automated picking.
- Layer-by-layer depalletizing
- High-speed case feeding
05AGV Guided Vehicles
AGVs supply empty pallets and remove full pallets to staging areas.
- Empty pallet replenishment
- Full pallet takeaway
06Packaging Line & Stretch Wrapper
Pallets move from the cell to inline wrapping, corner-board application and print-and-apply labeling.
- Load stability
- GS1 shipping label sync
Industries using Industrial Robotics
Industrial Robotics
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