Boosting Efficiency and Reducing Labor with a Compact Palletizer That Fits Tight Spaces
Tenkei Seika Co., Ltd., a leading producer of semi-moist confectionery in Japan, is widely known for its best-selling dorayaki and an pies, as well as for producing private label products for major convenience stores and supermarkets.
Recently, they installed two units of the compact collaborative palletizing robot “Palletizy”, which can fit in narrow spaces where conventional large palletizers cannot. The result? Not only labor savings, but also improved loading efficiency—with each unit capable of stacking up to 2 meters high despite its small size.
A Solution to Labor Shortages and Space Constraints
President Katagiri, Tenkei Seika:
“Labor shortage is one of the biggest challenges we face.
Workers used to manually load boxes onto pallets, which placed a huge physical burden on them.
As the workforce continues to shrink, our policy is to let machines handle what they can.With many of our production lines having limited space, traditional robots were simply too large to install.
Palletizy’s compact, collaborative design made it the ideal fit.
The final deciding factor was that the Closer Robotics team came to our factory, understood our needs, and tailored the support accordingly.”
Smart Design that Delivers Results
Palletizy is equipped with a proprietary Auto Layout function that eliminates the need for robot programming knowledge—automatically calculating optimal carton layouts and stacking sequences.
Even in tight spaces, it can stack loads up to approximately 2 meters high, maximizing pallet efficiency.
Its area sensor model enables high-speed operation when the surroundings are clear and slows down automatically when people or objects approach, ensuring both safety and speed.
President Katagiri:
“The system was up and running in no time, and we were able to reduce one operator per line.
The pallet stacks are neatly arranged, and our staff in the field really appreciate the support.”
Simple and Intuitive for On-Site Staff
Production Line Staff:
“I only needed to be shown once and had no trouble operating it.
The 3D visual interface was clear and made everything easy to understand.”
President Katagiri:
“With fewer young workers entering the field, we hope to shift heavy labor to robots.
Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone can work healthily and happily.”
Why More Companies Are Choosing Closer Robotics’ Palletizy
✅ Compact Yet Powerful
With one of the smallest footprints in the industry (W860mm × D1440mm), Palletizy fits right into spaces designed for manual labor. It handles loads of around 30kg with ease.
✅ Easy to Operate—No Expertise Required
Thanks to its patented, intuitive touchscreen interface, anyone can set it up and operate it. No technical background needed, reducing training time and costs.
✅ High Safety—Ideal for Women and Seniors
The robot safely stops on contact, minimizing force to prevent injury. This makes it safe for all workers, including seniors and women.
✅ Installed in Just 2 Days
With Closer’s proprietary setup system, installation that used to take a week can now be completed in two days—allowing setup over the weekend and full production from Monday.
✅ Flexible After Installation
Equipped with casters, Palletizy is easy to move between production lines and can handle different products and configurations with minimal adjustments.
✅ Try It First with an On-Site Demo
Closer offers demo installations directly at your factory. For businesses in the Kanto region, demos are free. For other areas, only actual expenses are required.
The On-Site Demo Process for Palletizy
Step-by-Step Flow:
- Initial inquiry
- Hearing from our team
- Stacking test with your sample boxes
- Confirming workpiece details and layout
- Scheduling and arranging delivery
- On-site setup and testing
- Final Q&A and next steps
What You’ll Need to Provide:
- Dimensions and weight of the product
- Pallet size and stacking pattern
- Factory layout or photos
- Preferred demo date and location
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