Debunking the top myths about palletizing automation

Many manufacturers still believe palletizing automation is too expensive, too complex, or too big for their production lines. But with Robotiq’s PAL Ready and PAL Series, that’s no longer true.

Modern collaborative palletizing robots (also called cobots) make automation accessible, compact, and cost-effective for manufacturers of all sizes. Let’s separate fact from fiction.

Myth 1: “Robots and integration are too expensive.”

Reality: Automation costs have dropped dramatically.

Older systems required custom engineering, external integrators, and long commissioning phases. Robotiq PAL Ready changes that—it’s preassembled, pretested, and production-ready on day one.

For manufacturers needing flexibility, Robotiq PAL Series offers a modular platform that scales from a single line to multiple sites—without starting from scratch.

✅ Most factories achieve ROI in 1–2 years through labor savings, reduced downtime, and predictable performance.

“The ROI was a slam dunk from the beginning, from how much labor it saved. The installation process was the smoothest install of any piece of equipment I have had to experience in 28 years.”
– Greg Thayer
Vice-President, Cascade Coffee

Automation isn’t a cost burden; it’s a short payback investment.

Myth 2: “Automation is only for mass production.”

Reality: Collaborative palletizing works for small and changing batches, too.

Robotiq Lean Palletizing software allows quick changeovers and easy reprogramming. Operators can adjust to new SKUs or box sizes in minutes—no advanced robotics experience required.

That means you can automate high-mix, low-volume production without sacrificing flexibility.

Myth 3: “We don’t have space for a robot cell.”

Reality: If you can fit a pallet, you can fit a PAL.

PAL Ready’s compact footprint takes up just about the size of half of a pallet. Built-in safety scanners replace traditional fencing, and its mobility features allow you to move it between lines or clear space in minutes.

Lean design means automation fits your factory, not the other way around.

Myth 4: “Automation replaces jobs.”

Reality: Robots take over repetitive, physically demanding work, not people’s creativity.

By automating palletizing, Robotiq PAL Ready and PAL Series improve workplace safety and morale. Operators are freed up to handle quality checks, process improvements, or more value-adding work.

We were able to automate a task that was extremely tedious. No one complains about back pain anymore. At least not from palletizing.”
– Sebastian Raumland
Managing Director, Raumland GmbH

Automation enhances human work—it doesn’t eliminate it.

Reality check: Lean Palletizing for real results

With Robotiq Lean Palletizing, you don’t need a big budget, a large team, or extra space to get started.
You just need a clear path—and that’s exactly what PAL Ready and PAL Series deliver.

Robotiq PAL Ready → Plug-and-play palletizing that’s production-ready on day one.
Robotiq PAL Series → Modular, scalable automation that grows with your business.

Want to know your exact ROI before you start?
👉 Try the Robotiq Palletizing Fit Tool to get:

• A custom 3D simulation for your factory layout
• ROI and payback calculations
• A detailed report to share with your team

Start fast. Scale with confidence. 
Fill out the Palletizing Fit Tool today and see if Lean Palletizing is right for your operation.