Palletizing automation at SOKOA
SOKOA, a leading manufacturer of seating for public spaces and offices, is facing a growing production dynamic. To support its industrial development and respond to the complexity of its internal logistics, the company has launched a project to automate heterogeneous palletization on its site. This initiative aims to optimize flow efficiency, reduce manual handling and guarantee consistent quality in order preparation.
Strategic issues: SOKOA's logistics challenges and the benefits of automated palletizing
SOKOA was faced with the major challenge of increasing its production capacity while maintaining impeccable quality, in order to respond effectively to growing demand. In addition, it was crucial toincrease flexibility and adaptability in the preparation of pallets made up of a variety of products, in order to optimize order management. Finally, SOKOA needed to reduce physical effort and handling-related risks, in order to protect the health and well-being of its teams.
The direct benefits of heterogeneous palletizing at SOKOA
Heterogeneous palletizing at Sokoa significantly reduces set-up times by automating operations, thus increasing productivity. It also improves working conditions and operator safety by limiting manual handling. This approach streamlines logistics flows and facilitates shipment tracking, guaranteeing better organization. Finally, it helps reduce errors and optimizes quality control, ensuring greater delivery reliability.
Innovative solutions from Equans Digital and Ineo for heterogeneous palletizing
To meet these challenges, Equans Digital and Ineo have designed and deployed an automated heterogeneous palletizing cell.
The system incorporates advanced robotic technology, capable ofidentifying, handling and assembling various products on a single pallet. It is controlled by dedicated digital software that automatically optimizes the placement of items, taking into account their size, weight and destination, thus guaranteeing efficient and appropriate organization.
Equans Digital and Ineo provided tailor-made support, includingstudy and adaptation of existingindustrial processes, training of SOKOA teams in the use of the new automated cell, as well as rigorous technical monitoring and efficient after-sales service to guarantee the success of the project.
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Equans Digital ensured the integration of digital services linked to robotics and data, aimed at optimizing the palletizing process. Their expertise made it possible to connect and orchestrate the various digital components for enhanced system performance.
- Data
The Data team took charge of data management, interfacing between equipment and developing the necessary algorithms. It designed the essential calculations that guarantee the smooth automated operation of the palletizing system. - Robotics
The Robotics team oversaw the design and implementation of the robotic solution dedicated to palletizing multi-format cartons. Their work enabled precise, adaptable handling of the various product formats.
The Ineo Aquitaine agency, with its local electrical and automation expertise, was responsible for local integration and technical support in the field. It played a key role in the effective implementation of the robotized solution on site.
“ This innovation has led to a clear improvement not only in working conditions, but also in the quality of the final product. No more worries about overflowing parcels, no more re-palletizing en route to optimize truck volumes: our pallets arrive at our customers' premises exactly as they left the factory! ”
