Get it Done with Automated Material Handling of Thermoformed Food Trays

FANUC America’s Authorized System Integrator Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) designed and built an automated material handling system to process thermoformed food tray parts. How it Works: Previously a manual operation, the AMT system uses FANUC robots to separate and count the trays at the trim press, erect boxes, insert bags to line cases, pack, tape, label and palletize product. Employees have been reallocated to work in other positions that require human expertise. Today, production is humming - the automation is significantly faster allowing the customer to increase production speed to keep up with market demands. System Benefits: - Less down time - Increased production - Reallocated employees to other tasks - More accurate quantity of product in boxes - Reduced damage to delicate product during packing FANUC Robots Used in this System: FANUC M-710iC/45M FANUC R-2000iC/210F FANUC M-410iC/185 FANUC has the largest selection of standard and collaborative robot models with payload capabilities from 0.5 - 2,300 kg. Our robots are reliable, easy to use and work in virtually every industry and application. In 2023, FANUC announced the production of its one-millionth robot. About AMT Founded in 1989, Applied Manufacturing Technologies is an industry leader in automated end of line solutions, advanced material handling systems, and engineering support globally. AMT’s expert automation team assists customers with projects at any stage of development from conceptualization and design to troubleshooting and expansion.