How pick and place machines work
Pick and place machines use a combination of mechanical precision and intelligent sensing to automate placement on moulding or conveyor lines. Vision systems and sensors identify product position and orientation, while the tooling (typically vacuum heads, soft grippers, or fingers) lifts, moves, and sets each piece down with control and accuracy.
The machines are programmed to track the movement of the line, changing their position in real time to make sure every placement is correct. Soft-touch handling keeps fragile inclusions or delicate decorations from breaking.
Pick and place systems can be configured for single or multiple lanes, running continuously or intermittently depending on the product and speed. They also handle end-of-line tasks such as loading finished products into trays or packaging, creating a fully automated, consistent workflow from start to finish.
