Nutriset GroupA pioneer in the fight against malnutrition, the company is committed to the well-being of its employees and operational excellence. Headquartered in Malaune, France, the company produces innovative nutritional solutions and seeks to improve its production processes through cutting-edge technologies.
The burden of manual palletizing
Before automation, Nutriset’s end-of-line operations relied heavily on manual palletizing. Each day, employees handled approximately 400 boxes, each weighing up to 15 kg, and stacked them on pallets up to 2.20 m high. This repetitive and physically demanding task posed a high risk. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). A solution was needed to efficiently handle heavy, large boxes while prioritizing worker safety.
Robotiq’s solution: the perfect combination
To address these challenges, Nutriset has: Robotiq’s PE20 Palletizing SolutionCombined with the UR20 cobot, this collaborative approach eliminates the need for safety cages, creating a safer work environment and increasing efficiency. The solution was specifically designed to meet Nutriset’s carton dimensions and palletizing requirements, allowing for seamless integration into existing operations.
“We stopped production for two days while we installed the robot and made the first pallet. So it’s very simple and the fact that it arrives turnkey makes it very easy.”Sylvain Clausse, EIA Coordinator
produce impressive results
Automated palletizing processes bring significant benefits. Nutriset. By reducing manual labor, the company has significantly reduced the risk of RSI among its employees. In addition, productivity has been significantly improved due to increased efficiency and reduced downtime. The rapid return on investment and the easy adaptation of operators to the cobot also highlight the success of this implementation.
Blueprint for Success
Nutriset’s automated palletizing solution provided significant benefits:
- Expected return on investment within 6 months
- Significant decrease in RSI related to palletizing
- Increase productivity by reducing downtime and improving operational flexibility
Adoption of Nutriset Palletizing Solutions from Robotiq It demonstrates the company’s commitment to the well-being of its people and to optimized operations. Nutriset has not only improved production efficiency by utilizing cutting-edge technologies, but has also created a safer and more ergonomic workplace for its employees.
