The Challenge
High-throughput packaging lines require robots that handle products gently while maintaining line speed. Product fragility — bakery goods, confectionery, pharma vials — demands controlled force and precise placement into trays, cartons, and cases.
Frequent SKU changes and seasonal product variation require fast changeovers without mechanical retooling. And in food and pharmaceutical environments, washdown and hygiene requirements restrict material choices and demand sanitary design from end to end.
How Adeeb Solves It
- Gentle motion profiles — S-curve acceleration and configurable jerk limits prevent product damage during transfer, even with fragile or deformable items
- IP69K washdown construction — Stainless steel arms and sealed joints survive daily high-pressure cleaning cycles without degradation
- Multi-pattern placement — Programmable tray maps support collated, nested, and random-to-ordered patterns without mechanical retooling
- EtherCAT synchronization — Robot, conveyor, case erector, and sealer operate as a coordinated cell with single-cycle-time determinism
- Quick-change tooling — Vacuum pad arrays, soft grippers, and custom end-effectors swap in under 30 seconds for rapid SKU changeover
Typical Configuration
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Robot | Adeeb Delta, IP69K, 1200mm workspace |
| End-effector | Multi-cup vacuum array or soft-touch gripper |
| Vision | Area scan camera for product detection and orientation |
| Controller | Adeeb EtherCAT Master, 1ms cycle |
| Integration | Line PLC via EtherCAT coupler, case erector, checkweigher |
Industries
- Food & Beverage — Tray loading, carton packing, flow-wrap infeed, case packing for bakery, dairy, snacks, and fresh produce
- Pharmaceuticals — Blister pack cartoning, vial tray loading, syringe packaging, serialized secondary packaging
- Consumer Goods — Cosmetics kitting, multi-pack collation, retail-ready packaging
- Electronics — Component traying, ESD-safe packaging, device boxing
Standards & Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 110/111 — cGMP compliance for food and supplement packaging
- NSF/ANSI 169 — Certified materials for food contact zones
- ISO 22000 — Food safety management system compatibility
- EU 852/2004 — EU food hygiene regulation conformance
- 21 CFR Part 11 — Electronic records capability for pharmaceutical traceability