The EP180 XL is a fully autonomous palletizer with high precision and speed that picks materials from the infeed conveyor to the pallet.
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Parcel and Logistics Automation
This fully autonomous smart material handling system for logistics is designed to load, unload, cross-dock, and reload simultaneously.
Aquarese Ceramic Shell and Core Removal System
The Aquarese Ceramic Shell and Core Removal system handles single or multiple castings depending on size and volume, with fast cycle times.
Next-Generation Sortation and Logistics System
Next-generation sortation system boosts parcel processing speed, accuracy, and efficiency, handling up to 2,100 parcels per hour.
Should you automate cutting processes for your automotive soft-trim components?
Non-woven-materials cutting is a fundamental task for Tier 1 & 2 suppliers making automotive soft-trim products. Automating that process can be the key to increasing throughput, lowering costs, and solving the current difficulties in finding employees.
Unlock Efficiency and Expertise with SPA at Automate 2024
Shape Process Automation (SPA) is gearing up for Automate 2024, North America's largest robotics and automation event, happening May 6th-9th in Chicago, IL. This year, we'll be showcasing two of our automation solutions designed to help you revolutionize your...
Waterjet Versus Chemical Processes for Aerospace Engine Components
Removing coatings from parts is a basic aircraft MRO activity. One coating-removal process has clear benefits over the other methods available. Modern commercial aircraft engines are genuine wonders of engineering. They are both incredibly reliable and durable,...
Enhance Productivity, Quality, and Efficiency with Full Line Packaging Automation
Packaging automation is being implemented more and more so manufacturers can stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape. Automated packaging systems have revolutionized the way products are packaged, increasing efficiency and accuracy in every stage of...
Robotic Palletizing and Stretch Wrapping Label Apply
Automated palletizing system with stretch rapping and efficient labels for product handling.
Robotic Tortilla Pack Loading
Automated system of loading and packing tortillas.
3 Automation Aftermarket Services to Help Reduce Your Production Cost
Robots can greatly improve productivity and lower operating costs, but there’s always room for improvement. Aftermarket services providers have a deep toolbox of services that can further reduce your operating costs. Robotic automation is helping the makers of...
Five Things You Should Know Before Automating Food Production
The need to control costs and deal with labor shortages is driving the food industry toward increased automation. There are five facts about automation that can help you decide if and how you should automate your operations. Industrial automation … incorporating...
High-Speed Food Production
Stainless Steel FANUC Delta Robot equipped with a Soft Robotics gripper picks a variety of food products and reorients them.
5 Steps to Automating Boat Building
Most manufacturers in the marine industry are eager to eager to automate boat building, but don't know how to make it happen. Here are the five major steps. Amidst the challenging times of the pandemic, boat builders found a glimmer of hope as it brought an unexpected...
Shape Process Automation shows off pick-and-place, UHP waterjet processes, and laser-cutting innovations
Technology advancements shown at Automate 2023 included a demo of robotic pick-and-place technology able to adapt instantly to process variability, ultra high pressure waterjet processes capable of replacing several processes with one, and a laser-cutting system able...
New Aerospace Coatings Create Challenges for MRO Shops
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
Routers or Waterjets for Boat Builders?
Boat builders lagged in adding automation compared to other industries. But today, looking to overcome labor shortages and eliminate potentially dangerous processes, they are eagerly exploring automation of routing and other operations.
3 Important Considerations When Selecting a Tooling Supplier
The lowest-cost tool is never the best tool and seldom the right tool. When purchasing fixtures for robotic automation processes, buyers should avoid the mistake of putting price first and focus on these three things instead. Anyone who spends much time building or...
A New Technology Saves Tier 1 Supplier 50% of Their Program Costs
A Tier 1 automotive supplier asked Shape Process Automation to respond to an RFQ, they didn’t get what they asked for. Instead, they got a breakthrough proposal that saved the supplier 50% of the total program cost over the five-year project cycle.
6 Reasons Waterjet Cutting Is the Right Choice in Bakeries
Waterjet cutting is widely used in food production and processing. Small- to medium-size bakeries have shied away from using this technology due to its price, but as they learn the many benefits, more of them are turning to waterjet cutting. It seems like science...