LOCAL MP LAUNCHES ROBOTIC PACKING INNOVATIONS

During his visit, Brooks launched the company’s latest range of robotic packing innovations – the Blu-Robot pick and place system – which economically packs

foods and other goods into supermarket cartons, trays and boxes.

The aim of Brooks’ visit was to highlight the important role small UK manufacturers play in the economy and address the challenges and opportunities they face within the current business climate.

"I would like to congratulate Pacepacker Services on its sixth industry award for excellence in exporting, customer services and automation. I was delighted to officially launch their economical ‘Blu-Robot pick and place system.’ Pacepacker is a great example of British innovation and technological excellence. It is enlightening that in such a tough economic climate Pacepacker Services continues to grow from strength to strength,” said Brooks.

Addressing manufacturers’ requests for more economical solutions, the Blu-Robot pick and place range incorporates a second user Fanuc robotic arm originating from the automotive industry, which is approximately 35% of the way through its expected 100,000 operational hour lifespan, and is typically half the cost of a new robot arm. Pacepacker reprogrammes the system ready for its new occupation and incorporates one of 30+ end effectors to pick-up and place tubs, trays, netted products, bulk bags and boxes at 30 cycles per minute. Suitable for a wide range of food applications the system comes with full servicing, spares and a one year warranty.