Automate your production and end‑of‑line operations with palletizing & depalletizing robots

Robotic palletizing streamlines end of line operations by stacking cases, bags, crates or pails with speed and repeatability or accuracy when needed. Modern cells manage single SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) and mixed SKU orders, generate stable patterns on the fly, and fit into tight footprints—boosting throughput and reducing ergonomic risk, boosting operator health.

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Advantages of using robot arms for palletizing

Automated palletizing removes repetitive lifting and stacking, improves workplace safety, and ensures uniform pallet quality. With adaptable tooling, vision options, and compact cell layouts, robots can easily handle product variations while keeping a constant outbound flow.

Consistent Throughput

Robots keep stable cycle times and build pallets with repeatable positioning, ensuring predictable end-of-line performance. They can work continuously and keep pace with upstream packaging processes.

Flexibility for Multiple Products

Whether handling boxes, bags, trays or crates, robots equipped with vacuum or mechanical grippers adapt quickly to size, weight and SKU changes. Layer patterns can be updated by the integrator or palletizing software to match your production needs.

Improved Safety & Ergonomics

Automating every heavy or repetitive stacking task protects operators from strain and injuries, while ensuring consistent pallet stability without fatigue or variability.

Robotic palletizing examples

Palletizing with a large 6-axis robot

EUR-pallet palletizing with a SCARA robot

Stäubli palletizing robots key features and benefits

High precision & repeatability

Stäubli robots offer excellent repeatability and smooth trajectories — essential for accurate box placement and stable stacking across multiple layers.

Compact, fully enclosed robot design

Their slim profiles and fully enclosed structures allow installation close to conveyors and pallet stations while withstanding harsh or demanding environments.

Collaborative‑ready safety architecture

Thanks to the advanced safety functions (SIL3 / PL e), Stäubli robots can work safely alongside operators in compact palletizing cells, enabling reduced fencing, shared workflows, and efficient space usage.

Integration flexibility, modular and scalable

Modular architecture and compatibility with various tooling systems allow seamless integration into existing lines, supporting Industry 4.0 connectivity.

Stäubli robotic arms for palletizing and depalletizing

6‑axis industrial robots

TX2 robots are a strong choice for palletizing thanks to their high-speed kinematics, rigid structure, and wide working range, ensuring fast, stable, and accurate handling of boxes, bags, or parts in continuous production flows.