Successful pick & place automation depends on selecting the right gripper, carefully evaluating cycle time and process requirements, and understanding your system’s positioning accuracy and repeatability
Not every gripper is suitable for every product. The decisive factors are the shape, weight, material and sensitivity of the object to be moved. At RBTX you will find a large selection of vacuum, parallel and adaptive grippers - including advice on selection.
How fast does the robot have to work? How many parts per minute should be moved? A realistic assessment of the cycle time helps in selecting the right type of robot - whether delta, SCARA or articulated arm robots.
For precise pick & place tasks, it is not only accuracy that is decisive, but above all repeatability. igus robots offer repeatability of up to ±0.5 mm - ideal for many industrial applications.
Automation makes Pick & Place tasks faster, more accurate, and less tiring.
Discover the key steps to begin automating Pick & Place tasks—from choosing the right components to setting up your system
What parts need to be moved? How large, heavy, and sensitive are they?
At RBTX.com, you’ll find verified complete solutions – including robot, gripper, controller, and accessories.
Our experts help you choose and answer all technical questions
Use the RBTX testing service – we’ll test your application in advance with real robots
igus supports you during commissioning and offers hands-on training for your team.
Many people initially underestimate how important it is to feed and remove the parts cleanly. You can have the best robot and the perfect gripper - if the parts are askew, slip or are not ready in time, none of this will help you. Plan the infeed just as carefully as the robot itself. Whether it's a chute, conveyor belt or magazine - it has to be stable, repeatable and customised to the process. And also think about the outfeed: Where do the parts end up? How are they processed further? If this runs smoothly, you have real automation - not just a robot standing around.
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