\Global automation systems company, Swisslog, has launched its latest ACPaQ automated mixed case palletiser for food and beverage distribution centres, scalable up to 500,000 cases per day.
The Automated Case Picking / Packing + SynQ (Software), or ACPaQ, is a data-driven case palletiser solution for aisle-friendly, store-ready and route-ready mixed case palletising. The solution takes single SKU inbound stock pallets and builds them into mixed SKU outbound order pallets in a desired sequence.
Store-friendly pallets are automatically built in distribution centres using the combination of Swisslog technology, such as the CycloneCarrier light goods shuttle system, conveyor systems and high performance de-palletising and palletising robots from German manufacturer, Kuka.
The system is configured using modules, and the mixed case palletiser software allows users to customise the palletising order to increase efficiency during in-store replenishment.
ACPaQ can be used in ambient temperature and chilled warehouse zones, and can handle a range of cartons, shrink wrapper or foiled packages, and pallet types used in retail and beverage industries.
Swisslog states that benefits for food and beverage companies include:
- Flexibility – the solution is designed to grow as your business grows, with semi-automated and fully automated modules.
- Efficiency – efficient process handling up to 1,000 units per hour, per robot, including almost all types of cartons, packages, or bins.
- Reliability – reduces warehouse labour costs and picking failures compared to manual solutions. Able to work in environments from 0-40°C.
Swisslog has been operating in Australia since 1999, and has more than 100 local employees. More information about the company and its products can be found at swisslog.com/en-au.
