OnRobot and ProPal Robotics launch off-the-shelf robotic palletiser to Singapore
9 Oct 20245 min read
Summary
- OnRobot and Singapore-based ProPal Robotics have launched an off-the-shelf robotic palletiser designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises. Powered by OnRobot’s D:PLOY platform, the ProPal20 and ProPal20L can be installed in a single day without programming, offering SMEs an affordable and flexible entry point into robotic automation.
- The new palletisers automate box stacking tasks of up to 12kg with a speed of eight boxes per minute, using JAKA Zu20 cobots and OnRobot’s VGP20 gripper. Operators can switch between different box types in minutes, reducing downtime and deployment costs by up to 90% compared to conventional systems.
- This partnership combines OnRobot’s automation technology with ProPal Robotics’ local expertise to address Singapore’s manpower shortages and rising labor costs. With introductory prices starting at SGD$73,000, the solution aims to make industrial automation accessible to a wider range of manufacturers across the region.
OnRobot, a world leading turnkey provider for collaborative robot (cobot) applications, has partnered with advanced automation technologies company ProPal Robotics to introduce an off-the-shelf collaborative robotic palletiser for SMEs in Singapore. Powered by D:PLOY from OnRobot, a platform solution that provides same-day installation, requires no programming and can be re-deployed within minutes, the introduction of ProPal20 and ProPal20L marks a groundbreaking advancement in the robotics industry.
Challenges for SMEs in Singapore
In Singapore, 99% of enterprises are SMEs (i.e. Small & Medium Enterprises with operating receipts not more than $100 million or employment of less than 200 workers).ManpowerGroup Singapore also cites that 79% of local organisations are struggling to find and hire skilled talent in 2024 while 86% of hiring leaders find it challenging to compete for talent against multinational corporations.By 2030, one in four citizens will be aged 65 and older; to tackle this challenge, the government will raise retirement and re-employment age. In 2026, the retirement age will be raised from 63 to 64, while the re-employment age will rise from 68 to 69.However, James Taylor, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of OnRobot argues that with the advancements in robot technology, automation can address these challenges.
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“While robotics is the most logical solution, there are still barriers to deploying robotics as it can be a time-consuming and costly endeavor for SMEs, who often lack the capital, programming skills and scale to justify the investment.”
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