Applied Manufacturing Technologies Launched Palletizing Cobot
The new collaborative robotic system automates warehouse tasks without safety fencing to address labor shortages.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Robotics
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies has introduced a new collaborative palletizing solution featuring the FANUC CRX-30iA robot. The system is designed to automate heavy lifting tasks in manufacturing environments while operating without the need for safety fencing.
Why it matters
The system addresses persistent labor shortages and ergonomic risks in high-mix, low-volume production environments. It is engineered to integrate directly into existing warehouse management systems to support facilities constrained by tight floor space.
The FANUC CRX-30iA cobot features a 30 kg payload capacity and a 1,889 mm reach, maintaining an IP67 rating for dust and liquid protection. The complete palletizing solution is priced starting at $120,000.
The players
Applied Manufacturing Technologies
A systems integrator specializing in industrial automation, robotic programming, and turnkey manufacturing solutions.
FANUC
A Japanese corporation that produces factory automation products, specifically computer numerical control systems and industrial robots.
The details
This collaborative robot—or cobot, a machine designed to work safely alongside humans—uses force and power-limiting sensors that allow it to operate without physical safety fencing. Users manage the system through a custom interface where they input case dimensions and select specific pallet stacking patterns. The robot integrates directly with existing plant networks and warehouse management software to automate load positioning.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Applied Manufacturing Technologies introduced the palletizing solution.
The Tech Race
This development follows the industry trend of integrating sensor-rich, force-limited robotic cells into smaller warehouse footprints to address labor volatility. The system competes against traditional industrial robotics that require bulky safety enclosures and complex floor-space redesigns.
Manufacturing facilities can begin deploying the system immediately to replace manual palletizing tasks that pose ergonomic risks. The primary prerequisite for adoption is the existing integration of a facility-wide warehouse management system.
The takeaway
The solution offers a path for manufacturers to automate heavy-lifting tasks without the capital intensity of large-scale safety infrastructure. Future adoption will likely hinge on the system's ability to maintain its projected sub-one-year ROI across varied production volumes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Packaging World.
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