Infinite Motion Industries
Robotics Services for Packaging & Manufacturing
Turnkey robotic automation for end-of-line and in-process operations: robotic palletizing, case packing, pick and place, depalletizing, machine tending, vision-guided robotics, conveyors & accumulation, Rockwell ControlLogix integration, safety & guarding, validation, OEE improvement, and preventive maintenance.
TL;DR
Applications
End Effectors
Controls & Integration
Safety & Standards
Vision-Guided Robotics
Layout, Simulation & Patterns
ROI & Payback
Maintenance & Spares
Training & Handover
Technical Checklist
Industries We Serve
FAQs
TL;DR — What You Get
One accountable robotics partner from URS → design → controls → build → FAT/SAT → startup. We right-size robots, grippers, and conveyance, integrate to ControlLogix, and deliver safe, maintainable cells that boost throughput and reduce manual handling.
+10–35%
throughput increase
−50–80%
manual lifts
<18 mo
typical payback
SoCal
design → install
Robotic Applications
Robotic Palletizing
- Cases, trays, bags, pails
- Mixed-SKU and layer-forming
- Pallet dispensers and slipsheets
robotic palletizer
Case Packing & Pick and Place
- Top-load, side-load, tray pack
- Infeed conditioning and squaring
- Quick-change tooling for SKUs
case packing automation
Depalletizing & Machine Tending
- Incoming raw material handling
- CNC/tending with safe interlocks
- Ergonomics and repeatability
industrial robots
We size payload, reach, cycle time, and footprint for each cell, and we balance upstream/downstream equipment with conveyors and accumulation to prevent starve/block.
End Effectors & Tooling
Vacuum & Claw Grippers
High-friction, porous cases, or bags handled with tuned cups, foam, or mechanical fingers. Quick-change plates for multi-SKU lines.
Clamps & Forks
Heavy or deformable loads secured with side clamps or forks for stable picks and precise placement.
Custom EOAT
Combo tools for pick, orient, and place; integrated sensors for confirm, mis-pick detection, and jam recovery.
Tooling is validated for payload, center of gravity, friction, and cycle rate, then proven during FAT/SAT.
Controls & Integration
Rockwell ControlLogix
Clean ladder/ST with diagnostics, alarms, and fault codes. HMI states, jog, recovery, and recipe management.
Field Devices & Conveyance
Sensors, VFDs, safety relays, and zone control. Infeed/outfeed logic to stabilize rates and protect product.
Data & Traceability
Lot/date capture, downtime codes, counters, and shift reports—lightweight OEE without a heavy platform.
We are vendor-neutral across major robot platforms and integrate vision, printers/labelers, wrappers, and pallet handling as one system.
Safety & Standards
Risk Assessment
Identify hazards, probability, and severity; engineer controls with guarding, light curtains, scanners, interlocks, and e-stops.
Standards & Compliance
Aligned to ISO 10218, RIA R15.06, and OSHA principles; collaborative applications evaluated for force/pressure limits and speed separation.
Access is designed for maintenance and clears, reducing bypass behavior and improving runtime.
Vision-Guided Robotics
Optics & Lighting
Lens, lighting, and exposure matched to real defect modes and feature detection to avoid false rejects.
Guidance & Verification
2D/3D guidance for location/orientation; code/date presence, label position, and cap/case integrity checks.
PLC Integration
Pass/fail, reject, and alarm logic tied to ControlLogix with clear HMI reasons and reject statistics.
Layout, Simulation & Pallet Patterns
Cell Layout & Footprint
Operator paths, forklift aisles, guarding clearances, and maintenance space built into the design. Tight facilities optimized for flow.
Simulation & Patterns
Reach, cycle time, and case/layer patterns verified before build. Mixed-case, pinwheel, and interlock patterns tested for stability.
We decouple with the right accumulation so upstream and downstream assets maintain steady rates.
ROI, Payback & Business Case
Baseline & Targets
Current cases/hour, micro-stops, changeovers, damage, and injury risk establish baseline and payback assumptions.
Financial Model
Labor avoidance, scrap reduction, uptime gains, and utility impact summarized with sensitivity analysis.
Phased Roadmap
Start with the highest-return cell; each phase stands alone and sets up the next for scalable automation.
Typical payback under eighteen months for robotic palletizing; site-dependent for multi-function cells.
Maintenance, Spares & Uptime
Preventive Maintenance
Lubrication schedules, belt/roller checks, vacuum integrity, firmware backups, and documented inspections.
Spares & Critical Kits
Recommended spares list by risk and lead time: belts, cups, sensors, cables, reducers, and controller components.
Service & Recovery
Clear recovery states, alarm help, and run books reduce MTTR and keep shifts moving.
Training, Handover & Documentation
Role-Based Training
Operators: safe use, clears, and startup; Maintenance: diagnostics, backups, and minor adjustments.
Docs & Validation
As-built prints, I/O lists, programs, recipes, and if required, URS → IQ/OQ/PQ with traceability and signoffs.
Technical Checklist for Your RFQ
Product & Rates
- SKUs, dimensions, weights
- Target cases/hour and shifts
- Upstream/downstream equipment
Cell Requirements
- Payload, reach, cycle time
- Footprint and ceiling heights
- Power, air, data, safety category
End Effector & Vision
- Surface, friction, porosity
- Pick geometry and rigidity
- Inspection points and tolerances
Controls & Data
- ControlLogix, PanelView, VFDs
- Alarms, recipes, recovery
- OEE signals and history
Industries We Serve
Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Medical Device & Pharma, Cosmetics & Personal Care, plus adjacent markets such as Pet Food and Household Chemicals.
FAQs
Industrial robot or cobot?
We choose based on payload, reach, cycle time, and risk. Cobots reduce guarding in some cases; high-speed or heavy loads favor industrial robots.
How long is installation?
Phased cutovers and weekend work minimize disruption. Exact timing depends on utilities, footprint, and integration scope.
What about safety?
Cells include risk assessments, guarding, interlocks, and emergency stops consistent with recognized standards.
Do you support systems you didn’t build?
Yes. We service robotics, conveyance, controls, vision, and safety across many OEMs with preventive maintenance and repair.
Ready to plan a robotic cell?
Bring your SKUs, cases per hour, and layout. We will recommend the right robot, end effector, and accumulation strategy for fast, safe throughput.Talk to an engineer