In the landscape of industrial automation for B2B packaging, the end-of-line stage represents one of the most strategic and delicate nodes of the entire production process. It is here that speed, precision and operational continuity must converge with no margin for error.
With Pick & Place Octopus, GNA introduces an integrated industrial robotics solution designed to radically transform filling and handling operations at the end of the line, with a focus on flexibility, efficiency and 4.0 integration.
Total flexibility: one machine, endless configurations
The real strength of Octopus lies in its exceptional adaptability. In a production environment where formats change rapidly and product variety is constantly expanding, having a high-performance machine is no longer enough: a modular and customizable platform is required.
The picking area consists of high-performance robots equipped with single or multiple gripping heads, interchangeable according to the product type. This allows the same machine to handle different formats, weights and packaging configurations, from traditional cartons to trays or crates.
Operational efficiency and reduction of manual labor
Octopus is designed to intelligently automate end-of-line workflows. Its compact and solid structure, built in stainless steel, integrates several infeed and outfeed machine units to ensure a continuous, orderly and synchronized cycle.
The machine includes 8 main units:
- Carton filling conveyor with dual robot-served area
- Empty carton infeed conveyor with flap opening system
- Full carton outfeed conveyor
- Product spacing conveyor for uniform distancing
- Product transport conveyor with camera for orientation control
- Robotic Pick & Place unit
- Automatic carton height adjustment (optional)
- Carton opening system for safe insertion (optional)
Thanks to this architecture, product handling takes place with high repeatability and precision, drastically reducing manual intervention and minimizing the risk of error.
The integrated vision system checks product orientation and position, ensuring correct placement inside the container and helping maintain consistent quality standards even at high operating speeds.
With a capacity of up to 50 cycles per minute (depending on format), Octopus increases productivity without compromising reliability and control.
Technological integration and line communication
In modern end-of-line systems, isolation is not an option. Every machine must communicate seamlessly with upstream and downstream equipment.
Octopus is designed to be easily integrated into complex production lines and to interface with existing systems. The multi-protocol operator panel with a 10” color touch screen integrates all machine parameters and enables intuitive management of operational functions.
The user interface, clear and complete with technical documentation, simplifies operator activities and reduces training time. Integrated amplifier and controller within the robot reduce wiring, improving plant organization and maintenance.
4.0 technology: connection, control, assistance
Octopus is not just an automatic machine: it is a platform ready for Industry 4.0.
It is prepared for connection to the company MES (Manufacturing Execution System), enabling real-time monitoring of production data, performance analysis and workflow optimization.
The integrated Ethernet connection allows remote assistance, reducing intervention times and ensuring operational continuity even in case of technical needs.
The AISI 304 stainless steel structure, combined with advanced safety devices, ensures compliance with industrial safety standards and maximum long-term reliability.
A new vision of the end-of-line stage
With Pick & Place Octopus, GNA offers a solution that goes beyond simple filling automation. It is a system designed for companies aiming to increase productivity, reduce manual labor, improve precision and integrate the end-of-line stage into a digital and connected production ecosystem.
In a market where flexibility and adaptability make the difference, investing in an advanced robotic solution means strengthening long-term competitiveness.
Want to understand how to integrate Pick & Place Octopus into your production line?
Contact the GNA team for personalized consulting and discover how to optimize your end-of-line with a tailor-made solution.
