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Revolutionizing dairy operations: Ornua's collaborative palletizing solution

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Blocks of cheese handled daily

12 kg

Of boxed products handled daily

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Reported work-related accidents

About Ornua

Ornua is a leading Irish dairy cooperative, dedicated to the production of high-quality dairy products for markets around the world. Founded in 1961, Ornua is committed to sustainable development, innovation and the highest standards of food safety. The cooperative sources its milk from a network of over 14,000 Irish farmers, guaranteeing the use of top-quality ingredients in its diverse product range, which includes cheese, butter and powders.

Industry

Food & beverage

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Location

Ireland

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Number of Employees

3000

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Products

Palletizing Solution

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Step 1 - Box dimensions, weight and orientation

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Step 1 - Box dimensions, weight and orientation

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Step 1 - Box dimensions, weight and orientation

Ornua: Empowering employees to focus on value-added tasks, while significantly reducing the risk of workplace accidents
We decided to look at automation because we recognize the potential of new technologies in increasing efficiency and also helping us develop talent and deploy human resources in the most effective areas on-site.
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Jack Cotton
Continuous improvement lead, Ornua

The Problem

Ornua's manual processes led to safety issues, low productivity, and employee dissatisfaction. Managing a complex operation with labor shortages and a high number of SKUs further strained resources. The company needed a solution that integrated seamlessly with existing processes to optimize performance and free up employees for higher value-added tasks.

The Solution

Ornua chose a collaborative palletizing solution so that its employees could interact with the product if necessary. They opted for a UR20 with Robotiq's Palletizing Solution to palletize various dairy products as well as boxed products. This collaborative solution allowed Ornua to automate their palletizing process without the need for safety cages, enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.

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The Results

Convincing wins.

Robotiq’s palletizing cobot brought benefits on many levels:

  • Increase in efficiency: Automated palletizing increased efficiency and streamlined operations.
  • No workplace accidents: Following automation, no workplace accidents related to palletizing tasks were reported, demonstrating the improvement in workplace safety.
  • Improved employee feedback: Positive feedback from employees on the ease of use and integration of the automated system helped to improve morale and satisfaction.

The Robotiq solution

Robotiq Palletizing Solution transformed Ornua's operations, leading to an increase in production.
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The Robotiq Palletizing Solution has enabled Ornua to simplify its operations, increase production without compromising safety, and receive positive feedback from its employees, highlighting the ease of use and seamless integration of the cobot into their daily routine.

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