This is the approach SIPRO adopts when developing its Delta robot applications for the packaging industry.

Packaging Requires More Than Just a Robot

In pick-and-place operations, the Delta robot is only one part of the overall solution. Picking a product from a conveyor belt and placing it correctly into a package, tray, blister pack, or box requires:

● A vision system capable of identifying the position and orientation of the product, even when it is randomly arranged on the conveyor.

● A custom-designed gripper that takes into account the product’s shape, weight, and fragility.

● A robot able to combine speed, precision, and repeatability without compromising line throughput.

When these three elements are developed by different suppliers, their integration often becomes the most critical aspect of the entire project.

A Single Partner from Design to Commissioning

SIPRO designs and manufactures all application components in-house: the Delta robot, the vision system, and the gripper. Rather than assembling third-party components, SIPRO develops solutions conceived as a single integrated system from the earliest design stages.
This approach allows SIPRO to tailor every part of the application to the specific requirements of the product being handled and the number of cycles per minute required by the customer. The result is a single technical partner responsible for the entire project—from requirements definition through final commissioning on the production line.

The Advantages of Delta Robots in Packaging

The parallel-arm kinematics of Delta robots make them particularly suitable for high-speed pick-and-place operations:

● High operating speed, enabling elevated cycle rates per minute.

● Precision and repeatability, ensuring accurate product placement within the package.

● Smooth and gentle motion, suitable even for delicate products.

● Compact structure, allowing installation above conveyor lines without occupying floor space.

● Flexibility, making it easy to adapt to different product and packaging formats.

However, these benefits reach their full potential only when the robot, vision system, and gripper are designed to work together from the outset.

Application Example: Plastic Cutlery Packaging

A practical example of this integrated approach is the automation of a flowpack machine used for packaging plastic cutlery. In this application, the SIPRO vision system identifies the position of the cutlery items arriving on the conveyor.
The Delta robot picks them up and accurately places them in the correct orientation, while the gripper—designed in-house specifically for this product—ensures secure and rapid handling without reducing line speed.
Every component has been developed by the same engineering team, with a common objective: maintaining high production rates while ensuring reliable long-term operation.

One Responsibility, One Result

Choosing a partner that designs and delivers the entire application—robot, vision system, and gripper—means having a single technical responsibility for the success of the project. This is the value SIPRO brings to packaging lines: not simply a supplier of components, but a single partner capable of delivering the complete solution.