Robotic Packing of Cookie Boxes

In this robotic application suitable for the food industry, A FANUC M-420iA robot equipped with FANUC's iRVision Visual Tracking, picks and packs boxes of cookies at high speeds in an automated packing machine.

The M-420iA is designed for a variety of high-speed manufacturing applications including picking, packing, palletizing, material handling, machine load/unload and parts transfer. Visual line tracking provides the flexibility to handle multiple products on the same automation line, eliminating the need for costly fixtures and reducing changeover time. The M-420iA is the fastest four-axis packing robot, with 57 cycles per minute for the benchmark packing cycle.

Learn more about FANUC Robotics' full line of Packing & Packaging Robots, suitable for the food & beverage industries.

Key Technology Demonstrated

M-420iA Robot

• FANUC line tracking encoder with associated software to monitor part position on conveyor.
• Highest motion speeds in its class for maximum performance and productivity.
• Four-axes dexterity enables access to multiple packaging lines with one unit.
• IP67 rating allowing them to work in harsh environments.
• Highest payload in its class helps achieve maximum throughput by handling multiple parts.