{"id":8241,"date":"2024-02-03T10:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/?post_type=case&#038;p=8241"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:51:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:51:45","slug":"german-food-company-boosts-productivity-with-cobot-palletizer","status":"publish","type":"case","link":"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/case\/german-food-company-boosts-productivity-with-cobot-palletizer\/","title":{"rendered":"From downtime to productivity: how a leading German food manufacturer optimized their palletizing"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 107px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\t<header class=\"header header-asymetrical-cols with-image blogs-header \" id=\"\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"source-image\" 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            <div class=\"author-details-wrap\">\n                                <p class=\"author-name\">Leading German food manufacturer<\/p>\n                                <p class=\"author-title\">Head of Technical Department<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n                        <\/div>\n                \n                        <div class=\"quote-wrap col-12 col-lg-10 ps-0 ps-lg-5\">\n                            <p class=\"quote-intro\">Why <span class=\"gradient\">Leading German food manufacturer<\/span> chose the Smart Palletizer<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"quote-text\">\u201cUnlike our previous palletizer system, this one adapts to a variety of pallets and boxes and is simple for our team to use. It just runs; I don\u2019t need to worry about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 150px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"grid2cols  \"  id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-center align-items-stretch\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\">\n          <div class=\"content-text\">\n                          <h2 class=\"title\"><strong class=\"title-blue\"> Challenge <\/strong><\/h2>\n                                    <p>A well-known German food manufacturer, recognized for its baking products and puddings for over 100 years, previously relied on an industrial palletizer that simply wasn\u2019t built for the reality of their end-of-line.<\/p>\n<p>The system particularly struggled with palletizing different-sized pallets and adapting to multiple box formats. As a result, their end-of-line was frequently interrupted, leading to costly delays and wasted time for the production team.<\/p>\n<p>What the production team needed instead was a user-friendly, flexible palletizer that could adapt to these changes without lengthy downtime or complex programming.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 d-flex align-items-center\">\n          <div class=\"content-media with-shape\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"open box palletizing\" title=\"SmartRobotics_HighRes_240 DPI (23) (1) (1)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-23-1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                                            <div class=\"absolute-shape\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/themes\/smartrobotics\/assets\/img\/yellow-arrow.png\" alt=\"yellow arrow\" class=\"yellow-arrow\">\n                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"grid2cols  \"  id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row flex-column flex-lg-row-reverse justify-content-center align-items-stretch\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\">\n          <div class=\"content-text\">\n                          <h2 class=\"title\">Enter the <strong class=\"title-blue\"> cobot palletizer from Smart Robotics <\/strong><\/h2>\n                                    <p>In the beginning, the manufacturer wanted to test the cobot palletizer from Smart Robotics before committing to a purchase. During this phase, the team was very impressed by its capabilities. Unlike their previous palletizer system, the cobot palletizer could handle a variety of pallet types with ease and adapt effortlessly to different box formats.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the cobot palletizer\u2019s collaborative design meant they didn\u2019t need to dedicate extra space for fencing. Its small footprint made it both cost-efficient and easily accessible for employees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/smart-palletizer\/\" class=\"btn btn-gradient mb-lg-3 mb-5\" target=\"_blank\">Check out our cobot palletizer<\/a>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 d-flex align-items-center\">\n          <div class=\"content-media with-shape\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Palletizing robot\" title=\"SmartRobotics_HighRes_240 DPI &#8211; 71\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-71-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"grid2cols  \"  id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-center align-items-stretch\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\">\n          <div class=\"content-text\">\n                          <h2 class=\"title\">Implementation &#038; <strong class=\"title-blue\"> Service <\/strong><\/h2>\n                                    <p>According to the technical manager of the manufacturer, commissioning of the palletizer went very fast and smoothly. The team was so impressed that they decided to fully purchase the cobot palletizer \u2014 not just in one location, but in two.<\/p>\n<p>Today, they are operating with four cobot palletizers from Smart Robotics in total and are expecting a fork gripper soon to palletize open boxes.<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 d-flex align-items-center\">\n          <div class=\"content-media with-shape\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SP-Vacuum-duo-pick-e1608816157654-min.jpg\" alt=\"Automate your palletizing process.\" title=\"Smart Palletizer automation\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SP-Vacuum-duo-pick-e1608816157654-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SP-Vacuum-duo-pick-e1608816157654-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"grid2cols  \"  id=\"\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"row flex-column flex-lg-row-reverse justify-content-center align-items-stretch\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\">\n          <div class=\"content-text\">\n                          <h2 class=\"title\">Results that  <strong class=\"title-blue\"> Stack Up <\/strong> <\/h2>\n                                    <p><span style=\"color: #2d8fa1;\"><strong>&#8211; ROI:<\/strong><\/span> The investment paid off in less than 2 years.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2d8fa1;\"><strong>&#8211; Throughput:<\/strong><\/span> With around 600 boxes palletized per shift, the cobot palletizer delivers exactly what the company needs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2d8fa1;\"><strong>&#8211; Staff allocation:<\/strong><\/span> The team was able to allocate staff to higher-value roles and reduce manual palletizing work.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2d8fa1;\"><strong>&#8211; Scalability:<\/strong><\/span> Today, the company runs with four cobot palletizers across different locations in Germany, with further automation projects in progress, including handling open boxes, a unique feature Smart Robotics offers.<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 d-flex align-items-center\">\n          <div class=\"content-media with-shape\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-scaled.webp\" alt=\"cobot working\" title=\"SmartRobotics_HighRes_240 DPI (11)\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SmartRobotics_HighRes_240-DPI-11-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>                                                  <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"separator\" style=\"height: 150px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n  \n\n\r\n    <section class=\"click-to-action\" style=\"background:url(https:\/\/smart-robotics.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mask-Group-13.jpg); 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