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CLECA Sees ROI in Under One Year with OMRON TM12 Packaging Automation

Case-study

5/16/2022

OMRON TM12 Cobots Packaging Automation Line

Industry

Food & Commodities

Application

Packaging

Robot Solution

OMRON TM12 Cobots

Transforming manual palletizing into a streamlined, MES-connected packaging automation workflow

At CLECA’s San Martino dall’Argine facility, operators previously spent hours each shift performing repetitive palletizing tasks at the end of the packaging line. This manual approach not only limited throughput but also introduced risks of human error and inconsistent changeover times, constraining overall productivity in a sector where efficiency is critical.

To address these challenges, CLECA implemented a pair of OMRON TM12 collaborative robots, fully integrated with the site’s manufacturing execution system (MES). The cobots’ built-in vision systems enabled precise object recognition and placement, while Ethernet connectivity allowed seamless communication between the collaborative cell and existing Omron PLCs. The result: a packaging automation solution that eliminated repetitive operations, accelerated changeovers, and ensured reliable, uniform product handling without the need for costly safety fencing.

Within months, CLECA saw a measurable increase in packaging productivity and a reduction in indirect costs, achieving a return on investment in less than one year. Operators now work alongside cobots in a safer, more ergonomic environment, focusing on value-added tasks while the automation system handles palletizing and inspection. The rapid deployment and intuitive TMflow programming environment enabled CLECA to reconfigure processes quickly, maintaining business continuity and adapting to evolving production needs.

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Results at a glance:

<1 year ROI following collaborative cell installation
Significant reduction in manual, repetitive palletizing
Enhanced safety and operator ergonomics
Seamless MES integration supporting Industry 4.0 objectives
Flexible changeover and rapid reconfiguration of packaging automation workflows

Tailored automation for food manufacturing

OMRON’s expertise in packaging automation helped CLECA overcome labor-intensive bottlenecks, delivering measurable productivity gains and future-ready flexibility—if you’re curious about how packaging automation could benefit your operations, let’s start the conversation.