Revolutionizing Intralogistics with Cabinet-Free Automation: Inside RO-BER’s Transformative Gantry Robotics
- Brandon Snell
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
With an assist from the Beckhoff MX-System, RO-BER eliminates control cabinets, streamlines installation, and delivers ultra-compact, flexible gantry robotics for next-gen intralogistics applications
n the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial automation, the demand for smarter, more efficient intralogistics systems continues to surge. One company pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this field is RO-BER Industrieroboter GmbH. With a core focus on gantry robots for palletizing, depalletizing, and commissioning, RO-BER is shaping the future of warehouse and manufacturing logistics.
From compact designs to cutting-edge automation software, RO-BER’s solutions stand out for their precision, flexibility, and innovative use of space and power. Case in point, RO-BER has unveiled a cabinet-free robotic solution powered by the Beckhoff MX-System—and it’s transforming how modern intralogistics equipment is designed from the ground up.
Heavy-duty solutions for smart warehousing
At the heart of RO-BER’s product portfolio are gantry robots—versatile, rail-mounted systems that offer three-dimensional motion, enabling them to move heavy loads with both speed and precision. These robots are tailor-made for palletizing, depalletizing, and commissioning applications, critical functions in today’s intralogistics and manufacturing environments.
RO-BER’s gantry robots are engineered to handle payloads ranging from 150 kilograms all the way up to 1500 kilograms, making them suitable for a broad array of industries, from automotive and electronics to food and beverage. Their scalable design ensures they can meet the unique demands of both small operations and large-scale distribution centers.
A standout in RO-BER’s lineup is their tote palletizing and depalletizing system—a solution purpose-built for production logistics. This robotic system is designed to work seamlessly with totes, the modular bins widely used for sorting and transporting goods within warehouses.
What makes this solution particularly special is its ultra-compact footprint. In industries where floor space is at a premium, every square inch matters. RO-BER has ingeniously engineered a system that not only saves space but also integrates effortlessly with automated guided vehicles (AGVs), enabling a fully automated, end-to-end material handling solution.
This tight integration with AGVs enables dynamic loading and unloading of trolleys, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing the need for manual labor or fixed conveyor systems. It's a clear move toward a leaner, more flexible manufacturing environment.
The cabinet-free advantage with the Beckhoff MX-System
One of the most innovative aspects of RO-BER’s solution is its cabinet-free automation approach. This is backed by the Beckhoff MX-System, a modular and pluggable automation platform that eliminates the need for traditional control cabinets. In conventional automation setups, control cabinets certainly protect equipment, but they come with a lot of baggage. They are bulky, expensive, and require extensive wiring and cooling infrastructure. The MX-System, in contrast, streamlines everything and renders these previously indispensable cabinets a thing of the past.
By combining power supply, machine controller, I/O modules, safety technology, and motion control in a fully machine mountable, scalable format, the MX-System enables a cabinet-free architecture that’s not only more compact but also easier to install and maintain in the field. This results in faster deployment times, lower costs, and increased reliability.
RO-BER has fully embraced cabinet-free technology, building entire systems where the control hardware is mounted directly onto the robot or machine frame. This design approach is a game-changer, especially in environments that prioritize flexibility and smart use of space.
The future of smart, cabinet-free intralogistics
As warehouses, distribution centers, and factories become more automated, the demands for intelligent, adaptable, and space-saving solutions only grows. RO-BER is clearly at the forefront of this transformation, with its gantry robots that offer an ideal blend of performance, agility, and technological advancement.
Their collaboration with Beckhoff exemplifies how strategic partnerships can help transform industries. From cabinet-free design to seamless AGV integration and scalable control systems, RO-BER is setting a new benchmark for what’s possible in the realm of intralogistics.
Whether you’re managing a high-throughput distribution center or building a smart factory from the ground up, intelligent material handling systems like these offer a compelling blueprint for a cabinet-free future.
Ready to level-up your intralogistics and material handling with cabinet-free automation? Reach out to your local Beckhoff sales engineer today.
Brandon Snell is the MX-System Product Manager at Beckhoff Automation LLC.
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