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Success Story: Automating Stacking & De-Stacking with Omron Sysmac

Success Story Automating Stacking & De-Stacking with Omron Sysmac Discover How Omron’s Sysmac Platform Can Transform Operations with a Fully Automated Stacker & De-stacker Solution

June 26, 2025

Discover How Omron’s Sysmac Platform Can Transform Operations with a Fully Automated Stacker & De-stacker Solution

Success-Story-Automating-Stacking-De-Stacking-with-Omron-Sysmac Discover How Omron’s Sysmac Platform Can Transform Operations with a Fully Automated Stacker & De-stacker Solution

A major manufacturer in the precision tooling and fabrication industry recently transformed its operations with a fully automated stacker and de-stacker solution powered by Omron’s Sysmac platform. Facing challenges related to manual handling and space constraints, the manufacturer set out to modernize its material flow—achieving measurable gains in safety, speed, and Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics.

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The Challenge

Manual stacking was a bottleneck. Workers were regularly exposed to ergonomic strain, floor space was being used inefficiently, and staging operations introduced variability that complicated production schedules.

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Key issues included:

  • High injury risk and rising labor costs from repetitive manual stacking
  • Throughput limitations and inconsistent handling
  • Inefficient staging consuming critical warehouse real estate
  • Pressure to meet tight JIT delivery timelines

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The Solution

With support of Omron’s Sysmac platform, the manufacturer deployed an advanced automated stacker and de-stacker system.

This solution featured:

  • High-speed EtherCAT communication for real-time control
  • Fully integrated conveyor and handling systems designed to manage a wide range of tote and pallet sizes
  • Seamless integration into the customer’s production line with minimal disruption

The result? An intelligent system that stacks and de-stacks reliably, optimizes space, reduces manual labor, and ensures consistent operation across shifts. You can also check out Proax’s promotion – the power of one sysmac solution.

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The Results

The benefits were immediate and impactful:

  • Reduced labor costs and improved worker safety
  • Increased process efficiency and production consistency
  • Optimized material flow, supporting reliable JIT logistics

With enhanced operational control, the manufacturer now meets delivery targets with greater confidence while freeing up valuable floor space and human resources for higher-value tasks.

June 26, 2025 - Success Story Automating Stacking & De-Stacking with Omron Sysmac Discover How Omron’s Sysmac Platform Can Transform Operations with a Fully Automated Stacker & De-stacker Solution

Boots on the Ground

As a trusted Omron distributor, Proax played a key role in this deployment—backed by their in-house engineering team and deep experience in automation integration.

What Sets Proax Apart?

  • Technical consultation and design expertise
  • On-site support throughout deployment and after-sales service
  • Hands-on training to help your team operate and maintain your systems confidently — Explore Proax’s trainings
  • With their campaign named boots on the ground, Proax team members and manufacturer reps are now touring facilities across Canada, bringing free automation consultations directly to manufacturers like you.

Proax doesn’t just sell parts. They bring full solutions to life, tailored to your facility’s needs. Ready to take the next step in automation? Let’s talk. Connect with their team to bring industrial automation to your project.

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