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RARUK Automation to showcase cobot palletising solution at packaging innovations & EMPACK

On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations & EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham.

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The event is aimed at showcasing the latest packaging technology, offering attendees the chance to experience live demonstrations and listen to talks from industry leaders.

Top UK automation distributor RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution, designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots).

Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses a risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising is an easy choice in terms of tasks to automate.

Implementing a robotic solution to take the strain of repetitive palletising tasks increases safety for workers and allows staff to be re-allocated to more rewarding, higher-value tasks.

Robotiq offers a choice of two different approaches to easy, simple palletising automation: PAL Ready and PAL series.

PAL Ready is a production-ready palletiser which utilises the UR20 model from Universal Robots.

The solution includes everything manufacturers need to get started and is designed for rapid installs.

A vacuum gripper, a mobility kit (which allows the cell to be moved to different lines), a safety package and a smart infeed roller conveyor are all included in the PAL Readypackage.

PAL Series, on the other hand, is a modular approach based on standard Robotiq components. This option offers a choice of five different palletiser models, along with optional extras such as grippers, safety packages, mobility kits, interlayer racks, and more.

Users can choose to add or remove these components to suit their application needs.

RARUK Automation is a Robotiq Expert Partner and was named Universal Robots’ Top Global Distributor in 2024.

With previous deployments, Robotiq Palletising Solutions have proven popular due to their small footprint, making it easy to fit them into existing production lines.

The PE10 has a payload capacity of 11.5kg (25lb) and a stacking height of 1,550mm (60”). The solution offers a cycle time of 13 cycles/min.

Designed to enhance efficiency, Robotiq’s easy-to-use software makes it quick and simple to get a robotic palletising solution up and running.

Staff can effortlessly adapt production through an intuitive interface. With Robotiq’s Multi-recipe feature, it is easy to accommodate product changeovers.

Visit RARUK Automation on stand U150 at EMPACK on the 11-12 of February 2026 and see the PE10 in action.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.