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Industry 4.0
Flexible Manufacturing

Creating smarter, faster, and simpler multi-robot packaging lines?

Published on 16 January, 2025 in Industry 4.0

Simplify robotics in packaging with the OMRON Robotics Packaging Library

Does integrating robotics into a packaging line feel like solving a puzzle with too many pieces? Designing a high-performing packaging line with multiple robots often involves navigating complex integrations, precise motion control, and the need to meet tight production demands. Whether you are a System Integrator crafting tailored solutions for specific client needs or an OEM developing scalable, standardized systems, the OMRON Robotics Packaging Library provides the tools to simplify integration and reduce engineering time. 
 
Here’s how the Robotics Packaging Library helps you improve performance and reduce complexity in packaging automation. 

1. Full integration of robotics and automatio

The Robotics Packaging Library from OMRON brings robotics and PLC control into a single system, using one controller, one software environment, and a standardized IEC programming language. This integration allows you to manage all aspects of your packaging line—robotics, motion, vision, and safety—within a single platform.

By combining everything into one system, you reduce programming time, cut down on costs, and eliminate the need for separate developers for robotics and PLC systems. Whether you're working with OMRON robotics or third-party mechanics, the library’s flexibility and compatibility ensure seamless integration. 

2. Handle the unique demands of packaging lines

Packaging lines require speed and precision to maintain productivity. The OMRON Robotics Packaging Library handles these demands with: 
  • Support for up to 16 robots: Operate multiple robots simultaneously with high performance, ensuring smooth and synchronized performance. The NX5/NX7 can support up to 16 robots, and the NJ5R up to 5 robots. 
  • Comprehensive kinematics support: The Robotics Packaging Library supports common and custom kinematics (up to 4 DoF) used in packaging, both when using OMRON’s robots or third-party mechanics. 
  • Real-time integration: The library is integrated in a system which combines vision, motion, and safety control in real time, ensuring reliability across the entire system.  
This level of performance ensures your packaging line runs efficiently, even in high-speed or complex setups. 

3. Smooth motion and flexible transitions

In packaging applications, smooth and precise robot motion can make the difference between an efficient line and a bottleneck. The OMRON Robotics Packaging Library includes features designed to optimize motion while minimizing interruptions: 
  • Blending for smooth transitions: Robots move seamlessly between tasks with reduced vibrations, for faster operations and shorter cycle times. 
  • Different motion profiles: Choose motion profiles Poly3, 5, 7 and specifying time, velocity, or acceleration to suit your specific requirements. 
  • Dynamic blending: Interrupt and reprogram robot movements in real time, enabling your system to adapt quickly to changes without stopping. 
With these capabilities, you can increase your line’s speed without compromising on accuracy or stability. 

4. Advanced conveyor tracking

The ORPL offers advanced conveyor tracking functions to keep robots and conveyors synchronized: 
  • Linear and circular tracking: Synchronize robot motions with conveyors, whether they’re straight or circular, for precise handling. 
  • Multi-tip functionality: Perform multiple actions on a single conveyor without stops and change movements with different Frames and TCPs in real time. 
  • Path Offset: Superimposed trajectories applying offsets cyclically. 
Compensation for robot repeatability: Maintain consistent positioning by dynamically adjusting for variations in conveyor speed. 

Three practical benefits

The robotics motion control capabilities deliver tangible improvements to your operations: 
  • Reduced cycle times: Faster, smoother robot transitions and optimized tracking minimize delays and increase throughput. 
  • Simplified architecture: With one software, one control network, and one programming language, your system design is more straightforward, saving time and resources. 
  • Flexibility across hardware: ORPL supports OMRON robots, third-party mechanics, and custom kinematics, giving you the freedom to configure systems that suit your exact needs. 
These features help you create efficient packaging lines that are easy to design, integrate, and maintain. 

A smarter way to approach packaging robotics

The OMRON Robotics Packaging Library (ORPL) offers a practical solution for designing high-performance robotics systems in packaging. It unifies robotics and PLC control, incorporates advanced motion capabilities, and supports both standard and custom hardware configurations. With the OMRON Robotics Packaging Library, you can create packaging lines that balance performance and flexibility, helping you stay competitive. Contact the OMRON team at how it can meet your specific needs. 

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