F050: Optimizing Automation and Production Flow for Cutting/Nesting Operation

Modern Palletization is a critical process for efficient handling, storage, and transport of materials and finished components on the shop floor. At its core, palletization involves the organized stacking of items, often using automated or semi-automated systems, to facilitate seamless movement through various production stages, but it’s much more than that. The presenter will discuss innovations in automation that have integrated high-speed laser cutting, robotic and pallet systems, and the software to manage them all, delving into the principles of palletization, examining emerging trends, and exploring implications for the future of manufacturing. He will present examples of manufacturing operations that have successfully implemented palletizers capable of managing output from multiple cutting/punching machines simultaneously via one centralized software and will deliver insights as to how incorporating systems that track materials in real-time, from purchase order to shipment, can ensure seamless transitions between production stages enabling efficient management of your entire operation.