Axium Inc. a leading robotics solution provider, today announced its new robotic order picking solution. The ROP2000 is a fully automated all-in-one solution for picking and palletizing complete mixed load pallets. The system utilizes robots fitted with slim end effectors, intelligent Cube-IQ project planning software, conveyors and stretch wrappers to custom create pallets of product. The extremely modular system allows manufacturers to reduce shipping and inventory while shortening the supply chain process and optimizing valuable floor space. Axium plans to showcase the system's capabilities on its booth # 1309 at the upcoming North American Material Handling & Logistics Show (NA 2010) April 26-29th in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Retailers are increasing demanding build-to-order product pallets and distribution centers and manufacturers are challenged with not only finding a solution that addresses this demand but also optimizes efficiency," said Robert Jodoin, president of Axium Inc. "The ROP2000 system can quickly and efficiently build custom pallets while improving working conditions, operations and productivity."

The ROP2000's two articulated robot arms pick products from in-feed conveyors and places them on a pallet that then descends to a stretch wrapper. The system uses Cube-IQ intelligent software to instruct the robots on specific product placement to build the mixed load. Axium's ROP2000 solution speeds time to market, allows retailers to better use floor space and reduce labor costs.