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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics | Subject: KR 40 PA robot
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 October 2006
Kuka robotics to demonstrate mixed
product picking
Interactive Exhibit to Demonstrate Intelligent Diverse Product Picking System Designed to Improve Order Processing and Employee Working Conditions
Kuka Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, has announced it will demonstrate its new intelligent mixed product picking concept on its booth (#S-830) at PackExpo 2006 October 29- November 2nd in Chicago, Illinois The interactive demonstration will allow attendees to create a pallet consisting of mixed products on the show floor by selecting items using an easy-to-use control panel
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 9 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Kuka KR 40 PA robot will then create the custom pallet according to the attendeeand#146;s selections using Kukaand#146;s order building software.
The concept the company calls the Kuka Robo Shop was designed to demonstrate how using automation to fulfill custom orders of mixed product in goods distribution centres will improve order processing and employee working conditions.
"As product life cycles shorten and customersand#146; demands for mixed pallet orders increase manufacturers will need to improve their goods distribution processes in order to effectively compete in the market," said Kevin Kozuszek, director of marketing for Kuka Robotics Corporation.
"This concept shows how manufacturers can use automation to fulfill diverse product orders more quickly and at the same time free employees up from monotonous and possibly hazardous tasks.and#148; The company will be demonstrating the Kuka Robo Shop concept at PackExpo by using a Kuka KR 40 PA robot and Kuka order building software.
The 4 axis robot is capable of handling a payload up to 40 kg, has a reach of up to 2091 mm and will be fitted with a specialised tool.
The Kuka Robo Shop concept will be ideally suited for manufacturers receiving pallet orders containing mixed products such as manufacturers of food and beverage products. Request a free brochure from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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