We run circles around the competition> robot must start and stop loading > to fetch and position an empty pallet > to push away a full pallet> services at most 8 active palletizing stations> requires one inactive position to store empty pallets> handles only one box at a time> handles at most 8 to 10 boxes per minute> requires forklifts and some manual labor> robot dedicated to only one task – loading pallets> services 12 active palletizing stations> handles up to 40 pallets of different products > loads box-by-box or layer-by-layer > handles up to 30 boxes per minute> fully automatic – requires a forklift only for transferring finished pallet to storage or shippingTraditional robotic palletizingOptimar’s Circular Palletizing CenterThere are a few other important differences that make Optimar the optimal solution: > conserves space and energy > extremely sophisticated control system > robust and reliable (the system and the robot) > easily integrated into OptiControl NetCenter