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Automated depalletizing at
InfectoPharm
Depalletizing for the pharmaceutical industry
The depalletizing solution used processes complete pallets fully automatically: the packages are recognized, removed, and placed in pairs on blue trays, which are transferred directly to the automated storage system.
Customer profile InfectoPharm
InfectoPharm stands for high quality and safety standards as well as modern, efficiently designed production and logistics processes. To ensure this standard in the long term, the company invests specifically in future-proof automation solutions along the entire value chain.
Customer
InfectoPharm, Heppenheim, Germany
Use case
Fully automated depalletizing of packaged pharmaceutical products
Software
LUNA Automation OS
Hardware
MalocherBot Palletizer M with NACHI MZ25 industrial robot, PIAB KENOS gripper, and Mech-Mind 3D camera system
System integration
Unchained Robotics
Commissioning
2025
Result
Stable, fast, and standardized depalletizing process with high process reliability, short cycle times, and flexible handling of changing carton formats
We are very satisfied with Unchained Robotics. The entire project and sales process was transparent, structured, and solution-oriented.
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CEO, InfectoPharm
Challenges Increasing efficiency through automation
InfectoPharm pursued the goal of further increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of its logistics processes. In particular, the depalletizing process needed to be accelerated, standardized, and made more stable in order to ensure a consistent flow of materials to the automated storage system.
In addition, the available space in the production and logistics area played a central role. The company was looking for a solution that could be easily integrated into existing lines, enable high throughput rates, and at the same time remain flexible enough to allow for manual intervention and manual depalletizing. It was important that automation and manual processes could be operated in parallel without compromising the efficiency of the overall system.
Solution MalocherBot Palletizer M with LUNA OS and AI image
A Malochobot palletizer M is used, designed as a powerful depalletizing cell for industrial applications. The system is positioned directly in front of the line and designed so that, in addition to automated depalletizing, manual work with a Schmalz vacuum lifting system remains possible.
The cell combines the following core components:
- Industrial robot: Nachi MZ25
- Gripper: PIAB KENOS-Greifer
- 3D camera system: Mech-Mind
- Software: LUNA Automation OS
The Mech-Mind 3D camera automatically detects the position and orientation of the cartons on the pallet. The robot picks up the packages precisely and places them on the trays. An integrated pallet lift reduces the necessary robot movements and enables short cycle times while maintaining high process stability.
Why this solution is particularly suitable for the pharmaceutical industry
The depalletizing solution meets the key requirements of the pharmaceutical industry: stable, reproducible processes, high process reliability, and maximum flexibility. Camera-based object recognition eliminates the need for time-consuming reprogramming when changing carton formats. Product changes can be implemented quickly and efficiently—a clear advantage in regulated production environments.
System Configuration and Specifications
Cell
Malochobot Palettierer M
Robot
Nachi MZ25
Gripper
PIAB KENOS-Gripper
Software
LUNA Automation Operating System
Product
Packaged pharmaceutical cartons
Pallet Weight
up to 20 kg
Camera system
Mech-Mind 3D Vision
Business results
Automated depalletizing enables InfectoPharm to deploy human resources specifically for higher-value, non-automated tasks. At the same time, the depalletizing process is stable, reproducible, and independent of the current staffing situation.
Thanks to intelligent 3D camera technology, the system can process different carton formats without additional programming. This increases flexibility, reduces changeover times, and sustainably increases the overall efficiency of logistics processes.
Cartons, plastic containers, bags, and more. The PIAB vacuum device and the LUNA tooling support a variety of packaging. We validate the edge formats during project planning.
Operators can add/change carton types and pallet patterns directly in LUNA. No external programming required. This reduces changeover times and keeps throughput stable during SKU changes.
We use your labor, cases/minute, pallets/hour, shifts, and downtime to estimate savings and payback times in months. Give us your numbers for a tailored model.
Dual-Pick increases the number of cartons/minute without enlarging the footprint. We map your target cycle time in the ROI estimate to pallets/hour.
Yes. We integrate safety and compliance according to EU standards (CE) with proven components (UR20, PIAB). Details on hygiene and safety devices are established during the layout review.
