Demaurex-Robotic simulates production process

- Gemini Software optimizes pick-and-place processes
- Automated secondary packaging from 50 to 240 products per minute
- Hygiene standard for processing of fresh and frozen food

Demaurex, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, showcases the new Paloma-D2-Delta Robot, the second generation of the proven Paloma Top Loader series. The top loader is ideal for secondary packaging of fresh, chilled and frozen food as well as several non-food applications. The pick-and-place robot aligns and places pre-packaged, wrapped or boxed products into trays and shipping cartons. Positioned on a parallel flow belt conveyor, the cartons are transported and filled in continuous motion.

The new Gemini 3.0 Software allows simulation of new production processes and products on a virtual machine. Consequently, products do not have to be provided before the actual start of production. This results in shorter installation times and increased efficiency. A 3-D view enables operators to adjust and optimize pick-and-place patterns and other settings for each product in an intuitive manner. All individual parameters can be saved and recalled if required. The software and tool-free changeable form sets, like end-effectors, guarantee changeover time of less than five minutes.

Together, the Paloma-D2-Delta Robot and Gemini 3.0 Software increasingly reduce downtime during charge and product change significantly impacting overall production efficiency.

The Paloma-D2 is available with up to three arms. Depending on model and the product, the Delta Robot allows a pick and place movement of up to 240 products per minute. With additional corresponding end-effectors, the standard 3-axis arms can be extended to a fourth movement axis. This is necessary if the robotic has to rotate the product before placing or if it needs to place several products into tight trays and packages. A vision control system ensures that even misaligned products can be exactly picked and placed into secondary packaging. Thus there is no need for any additional intermediate infeed process.

The stainless steel construction of the Paloma-D2 meets all current hygiene standards and regulations for food processing. Additionally, its high ingress protection class of IP 65 makes it ideal for deep frozen food applications.

About Bosch Packaging Technology

Bosch Packaging Technology, based in Waiblingen (Germany), is one of the leading suppliers for holistic systems for packaging and process technology. In 15 countries worldwide the company develops, produces and distributes modules and systems for the pharmaceutical, confectionery, and cosmetics industries, as well as other food and non-food industries. In 2007, 4,460 asso­ciates achieved a turnover of approximately 650 million euros ($890 million).