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Case Studies

Hack AG

Automating Tradition: How Hack AG is Revolutionizing Bakery Production with Flexible Cobot Palletizing Solution

About Hack AG

Hack AG is a German family business founded in 1930, specializing in high-quality bakery and confectionery products. With over 90 years of tradition, it has developed into a successful company, which today offers fresh and frozen bakery products to wholesalers, retailers and the hotel and catering sector. Hack AG focuses on innovation, sustainability and modern technology. The company is managed by the Hack family and continues to thrive on its commitment to excellence and customer service across its various subsidiaries.

Industry

Bakery

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Location

Germany

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Number of Employees

250

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Products

Palletizing Solution

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The key result for our production process is that we are now further flexible in our processes and product planning, and we decreased the hard work of our employees.

Simon Gunnemann

Managing director central production, Hack AG

The Problem

The main challenge facing Hack AG was the inefficiency and fatigue associated with manually stacking pallets as part of its packaging process. Employees had to stack pallets by hand, resulting in physical exhaustion over the course of a day. As the plant had several packing lines, a flexible, mobile solution was needed that could be easily integrated into the various processes. Mobility was a key factor due to the diversity of the packaging lines, and the company needed a solution that would simplify the workload without disrupting its existing operations.

The Solution

The company chose the Robotiq Palletizing Solution on Universal Robots because of its flexibility. The cobot solution could be moved from one production line to another in just 8:20 minutes, streamlining their multi-line packaging process. The integration process was smooth and efficient, with most operators familiarizing themselves with the system in just one day of training. Robotiq's Palletizing Solution integrated seamlessly into the company's existing workflow, reducing physical pressure on employees while improving flexibility in production planning.

The Results

Convincing wins

Robotiq’s palletizing cobot brought benefits on many levels:

Rapid payback period: The company will achieve an payback period of 14-16 months, demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of the Robotiq Palletizing Solution.
Mobility efficiency: The time spent moving the solution between production lines was optimized to just over 8 minutes, significantly increasing operational efficiency on several packaging lines.
SKU versatility: The Robotiq Palletizing Solution handles around 800 different SKUs, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to the factory's diverse product range.

Applications

Palletizing

Hack AG has effectively transformed its palletizing operations into a more efficient, adaptable and user-friendly system. This has not only optimized processes, but also created a more supportive and productive environment for the workforce.

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