Robotic Palletizing Systems for Efficient End-of-Line Automation
Flexible palletizing solutions designed to increase productivity, improve workplace safety and prepare your production for future growth.
Why Manufacturers Are Automating Their Palletizing
Across the manufacturing industry, palletizing has become one of the most common areas for automation.
Growing labour shortages, increasing production demands and higher expectations for consistency are making manual palletizing increasingly difficult to maintain.
A robotic palletizing system offers a reliable alternative by reducing manual handling, improving ergonomics and ensuring stable pallet quality throughout every shift.
At Shape Process Automation, we design and integrate complete palletizing systems tailored to each customer’s production process—from a single production line to complex multi-line installations.
Applications We Automate
Our palletizing systems are used across a wide range of industries.
Typical applications include:
- Cartons
- Cases
- Trays
- Buckets
- Plastic containers
- Bags
- Consumer goods
- Food products
- Industrial components
Whether products arrive in one production flow or several synchronized lines, our systems are designed to build stable pallets with maximum efficiency.
Designed Around Your Production
No two factories are identical.
Every palletizing solution starts with understanding your production flow, available floor space, pallet requirements and future production goals.
Our engineering team develops each system to match your operation, including:
- Automatic pallet handling
- Slip sheet handling
- Conveyor systems
- Vision systems
- Product orientation
- Multiple pallet patterns
- Automatic pallet magazines
- Stretch wrapper integration
- Production data communication
- CE-compliant safety solutions
Flexible Automation That Grows With Your Business
Production rarely stays the same.
New products, changing packaging formats and increased production volumes require automation that can adapt.
Our palletizing systems are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing future product changes without replacing the complete installation.
This helps protect your investment while extending the lifetime of your automation system.
More Than a Robot
A successful palletizing project is much more than selecting a robot.
Our specialists manage the complete project from concept to production.
Every project may include:
- Process analysis
- Simulation
- Mechanical design
- Electrical engineering
- Robot programming
- FAT
- Installation
- SAT
- Operator training
- Aftermarket support
Benefits of Robotic Palletizing
By automating palletizing, manufacturers typically achieve:
✔ Improved productivity
✔ Reduced labour dependency
✔ Better workplace ergonomics
✔ Higher pallet quality
✔ Increased production uptime
✔ Flexible handling of different products
✔ Lower operating costs
✔ Better traceability
Proven Robotic Palletizing Experience
Our palletizing systems are operating across Europe in food production, manufacturing and industrial applications.
Examples include:
- High-speed palletizing for the food industry
- Multi-line bucket palletizing
- Pick-and-place palletizing
- Automated slip sheet handling
- Mixed product palletizing
- Customized end-of-line automation
Every installation is designed to achieve high uptime, consistent pallet quality and efficient production.
EP100 – Robotic Palletizing System
Flexible Robotic Palletizing for Efficient End-of-Line Automation
The EP100 is a complete, stand-alone robotic palletizing cell designed to automate end-of-line palletizing with high speed, precision and flexibility.
Built on a proven standard platform, the system can be customized to match your products, production flow and factory layout. It delivers reliable performance, consistent pallet quality and seamless integration into new or existing production lines.
Highlights
▲ Palletizing to two pallet positions
▲ High-speed robotic handling
▲ Integrated infeed conveyor
▲ Flexible gripper configuration
▲ CE-compliant safety system
▲ Easy integration into existing production lines
▲ Customized to your production requirements
EP180 – Gantry Palletizing System
Standardized Gantry Palletizing for Reliable End-of-Line Automation
The EP180 is a fully automated gantry palletizing system developed for reliable, repeatable and long-term industrial operation.
Built on a proven standardized platform, the EP180 combines a compact footprint with high precision and consistent performance. The system automatically transfers products from the infeed conveyor to the pallet, ensuring accurate palletizing shift after shift.
Highlights
▲ Fully automated gantry palletizing
▲ Integrated infeed conveyor
▲ Standard gripper or vacuum end-of-arm tooling
▲ Predefined pallet patterns
▲ CE-compliant safety system with light curtains
▲ Integrated Siemens control system
▲ Compact design with reliable industrial performance
Palletizing System – Buckets
High-Capacity Robotic Palletizing for Food Production
This robotic palletizing system handles three separate bucket flows simultaneously, building finished pallets at rates of up to 25 products per minute.
Designed for high-throughput food production, the solution combines intelligent product synchronization with automatic slip sheet handling to deliver a fully automated and reliable end-of-line palletizing process.
Highlights
▲ Three synchronized product flows
▲ Up to 25 products per minute
▲ Automatic slip sheet handling
▲ High-speed robotic palletizing
▲ Reliable end-of-line automation
Palletizing Robotic cell
In the video, you’ll see a robot cell handling cartons from two separate filling lines. Before palletizing, the cartons are grouped to create the correct pallet pattern for an efficient and stable pallet build.
Highlights
▲ Automatic slip sheet handling
▲ Pallet magazine with distribution to two pallet positions
▲ Robot with a multi-zone gripper – enabling flexible pallet patterns without tool changes
▲ Integrated stretch wrapper and label applicator
The result is a complete end-of-line solution – from carton handling to a finished, wrapped and labeled pallet.
Palletizing systems – Bags
In the video, you’ll see a robotic palletizing cell handling spice bags and building stable, high-quality pallet loads. The solution is integrated with an automatic stretch wrapper, creating a fully automated end-of-line process with efficient product handling and reliable palletizing.
Highlights
▲ Robotic palletizing of spice bags
▲ Automatic stretch wrapper integration
▲ Stable and accurate pallet patterns
▲ Reliable handling for high-volume food production
The result is a complete end-of-line solution that improves productivity, reduces manual handling, and delivers consistent pallet quality.
Why Choose Shape Process Automation?
When choosing an automation partner, experience matters.
At Shape Process Automation, we combine proven automation platforms with customized engineering to deliver reliable palletizing systems adapted to each customer’s production.
Our customers choose us because we offer:
- Turnkey project delivery
- European engineering and manufacturing
- ABB, Yaskawa and Fanuc expertise
- Complete system integration
- Local service organization
- Long-term aftermarket support
What is a robotic palletizing system?
A robotic palletizing system is an automated solution that uses industrial robots to stack products onto pallets according to predefined patterns. Compared to manual palletizing, robotic systems improve productivity, increase consistency, reduce workplace injuries and provide greater flexibility for handling different product types and packaging formats.
What products can be palletized?
Our robotic palletizing systems can handle a wide range of products, including cartons, trays, buckets, bags, plastic containers, crates and other packaged goods. Each system is designed to match the specific dimensions, weight and production requirements of your products.
Can one palletizing system handle different product sizes?
Yes. Our systems are designed for flexibility and can handle multiple product sizes, packaging formats and pallet patterns. Product changes can often be managed through recipe selection in the HMI, minimizing changeover time and maximizing production efficiency.
Which industries use robotic palletizing?
Robotic palletizing is widely used in food production, beverage manufacturing, life science, logistics, consumer goods and general industrial manufacturing. We design palletizing solutions for customers across a broad range of industries throughout Europe.
Can robotic palletizing systems be integrated into existing production lines?
Yes. We regularly integrate robotic palletizing systems into both new and existing production lines. Our engineering team evaluates your current production flow and develops a solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing equipment and control systems.
What are the benefits of robotic palletizing?
Automating palletizing helps manufacturers improve productivity, reduce manual handling, increase workplace safety, maintain consistent pallet quality and lower operating costs. Robotic systems also provide greater flexibility to adapt to future production changes.
How do you ensure the system meets our production requirements?
Every project starts with a detailed analysis of your production process. We evaluate product flow, capacity requirements, available floor space and future needs before designing the solution. The system is tested during a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) before installation to ensure it performs according to specification.
Which robot brands do you work with?
Shape Process Automation integrates robotic solutions using leading industrial robot manufacturers, including ABB, Yaskawa and Fanuc. The choice of robot depends on the application, payload, speed requirements and customer preferences.
Do you provide installation, commissioning and service?
Yes. We provide complete turnkey deliveries, including engineering, robot programming, installation, commissioning, operator training and long-term aftermarket support. Our service organization also offers preventive maintenance, upgrades, spare parts and technical support throughout the system's lifecycle.
Why choose Shape Process Automation as your automation partner?
With decades of experience in industrial automation, Shape Process Automation delivers complete robotic palletizing systems tailored to each customer's production. We combine proven automation platforms with customized engineering, European manufacturing and long-term service support to help customers improve productivity, quality and operational reliability.
Can a robotic palletizing system be expanded in the future?
Yes. Our palletizing systems are designed with future flexibility in mind. Additional product lines, new pallet patterns, different packaging formats or increased production capacity can often be accommodated through system upgrades or modifications, protecting your investment as your production evolves.
Evomatic
Shape Process Automation EMEA takes pride in introducing our premium product line, the Evomatic standard cells. With a proven track record as a leader in packing solutions, Evomatic provides cutting-edge and reliable equipment tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Our team’s extensive technical expertise allows us to offer a comprehensive range of series, including the highly acclaimed EP100, EP200, EP300, and EP400 models. Count on Shape Process Automation and Evomatic to deliver top-notch solutions for all your packing needs, ensuring efficiency and quality every step of the way.
EP100 Series - Compact Robotic Palletizer
This cell is a compact and versatile solution that supports modern production environments. The cell picks products with high precision and speed from the infeed conveyor to the pallets.
The base is standardized but can easily be adapted to your products and requirements.
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Continuous palletizing at two positions
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Compact footprint, ideal for confined spaces
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Flexible pattern generation
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Easily handles multiple pallet types
