Pick & Place – Palletizing – Depalletizing: Pure Pasta Serafeim Konstantinos Georgios

We, as Netelco S.A., recently implemented an integrated pick & place automation system for Serafeim, a traditional pasta company based in Korinthos.

The challenges?

• Handling full wooden crates filled with pasta without damaging the product
• Feeding the packaging machine with a stable and synchronized flow
• Simultaneously managing empty crates and building a new organized stack

The project was a combination of pick & place, depalletizing, and palletizing — all integrated into one efficient production workflow.

💬 “We needed a solution that respects our traditional product while providing the stability and speed of a modern production line,” says the management team at Serafeim.

We designed and delivered a collaborative robotic cell that:
• Depalletizes full crates from incoming pallets
• Performs precise pick & place operations to feed the packaging machine
• Collects empty crates and palletizes them into a new organized batch

By automating this hybrid process, Serafeim now benefits from:
✅ Continuous and stable feeding of the packaging line
✅ Reduced manual handling and operator strain
✅ Improved material flow organization within the production area
✅ Increased productivity with full motion control and repeatability

Another strong example of how collaborative robotics can bridge tradition with modern industrial automation — preserving product quality while enhancing overall production efficiency.