achievements
This robotic end-of-line solution designed by UNISTA handles the complete packaging of reagent vials for flow cytometry. The system incorporates advanced functions ranging from high-precision labeling and automatic cartoning with the insertion of spacers and glassine liners to the final palletizing of shipments. Controlled via an intuitive interface, it guarantees full traceability and multi-format flexibility for demanding laboratory environments.
Full automation of the output flow from the upstream filling machine.
Precise labeling of bottles and cartons with vision-based compliance checks.
Automatic feeding and insertion of protective inserts into boxes.
Packaging Security by inserting glassine liners and sealing the boxes.
Robotic palletizing enabling the smooth removal of finished products.
The need to manage a high pace of 3,000 bottles/hour at the filler outlet.
Complexity of handling various sizes of vials (from 3 mL to 125 mL) and cartons.
Requirement for strict traceability (event logging, audit logs).
Ergonomic improvements to reduce repetitive manual tasks and the risk of errors.
Pre-processing and Labeling: The bottles are transported by a conveyor to a labeling module that applies a label around the circumference, which is immediately checked by a camera.
Box preparation: A TX60 6-axis robot unfolds the boxes while a second TX60 robot forms and inserts the shims.
Boxing: A Scara TS2-40 robot picks up the labeled bottles and places them into the boxes. A camera adjusts the trajectory to compensate for any deviations in the guide.
Finishing: The machine inserts the glassine liners, seals the boxes by gluing them shut, and then applies the identification label to the cardboard.
Palletizing: A final robot arranges the compliant boxes onto pallets in a secure enclosure with divider management.
Nominal rate: Flow synchronized with a filling machine at 3,000 bottles/hour.
Robotics: Use of STAUBLI robots (Scara TS2-40 and 6-axis TX60).
Control & Automation: B&R automation system with an 18.5-inch touchscreen panel and RFID badge authentication.
Supported formats: 3 mL, 7 mL, 30 mL, 60 mL, 80 mL, and 125 mL vials.
Frame: Stainless steel frame with tempered glass doors.
Connectivity: Secure remote maintenance service via M2Me solution (industrial VPN)
Medical Diagnosis (In Vitro)
Pharmacy and Biotechnology
The line incorporates several cameras and sensors that monitor the presence, proper placement, and printing of labels on both individual bottles and final boxes
No, configuring settings by recipe is intuitive on the HMI. Simply enter the dimensions of the new products, and the robot paths are calculated automatically, with no knowledge of robotics required.
Yes, all documentation (wiring diagrams, drawings, CE certificates, and material certificates) is available in PDF format directly on the machine's control PC.
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