PALLETIZING ROBOT - RUNPICK

For Automated Preparation of Store Deliveries.

RUNPICK, the Robotic Universal Picker, is an innovative KNAPP solution for fully automated case picking and palletizing. The one-of-a-kind palletizing robot places different types of cases and handling units onto pallets or into roll containers quickly and reliably while using a minimum of space, then secures them for transport. RUNPICK means greater efficiency, fewer personnel and ready-to-go load carriers.

Find out why automated full case picking is the future of retail and food retail.

Why there’s a run on palletizing robots.

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A number of factors in the industry frequently push manual picking to the limits, including growing diversity in products and packaging, skilled labor shortages, new safety standards and regulations, ergonomic workplace requirements, smaller store footprints and inventories and different store structures – not to mention the increasing pressure for fast, efficient delivery.  

With all that in mind, the RUNPICK palletizing robot by KNAPP is a real game changer. The full case picking system orients the units to fit the optimal packing pattern for the pallet. The units are rotated, tipped and grouped before they reach the robot, which then efficiently places them on the pallet. This multi case picking strategy allows your business to benefit from higher throughput, stable mixed pallets and maximum reliability. 

Discover even more benefits!
With our RUNPICK

Why settle for one way to optimize your
palletizing when RUNPICK offers so much more?

RUNPICK combines cutting-edge robot technology with sophisticated software for mixed case picking.
Here’s how it can benefit your logistics:

Intelligent control software

known as KiSoft Pack Master calculates the optimal packing pattern, minimizing the number of pallets needed and therefore the amount of space needed in the truck for optimized transport and maximum sustainability.

Integrated transport securing

since fully palletized load carriers are wrapped in film for additional stability, meaning they leave the system ready to ship.

Modular construction

with configurable components in the RUNPICK full case picking system, allowing it to grow along with your business. Upgrades for roll containers, slip sheet handling and other individual functions are available.

Multi case picking

sets RUNPICK apart from other solutions on the market. In one movement, RUNPICK can simultaneously place different handling units and cases space-effectively on pallets or roll containers, resulting in greater throughput.

Flexible mixed case handling

in healthcare, retail, fashion, food retail and more – the system handles cases of all dimensions and weights with ease, regardless of the packaging material or type of load unit.

How can you integrate RUNPICK? And is it the right solution for you?

RUNPICK is a robotic solution for fully automated palletizing and processing of your entire range of goods. Right now, automated full case picking technology is most in demand in two sectors:  

Food wholesale

because the solution easily handles the increasing variety of products and packaging in the sector. Whether fresh foods, dry goods, refrigerated or frozen foods, RUNPICK packs them optimally for every store with ease.

Large general retailers

with many different packaging types benefit from daily deliveries to stores and rapid supply to e-commerce order fulfillment centers.

RUNPICK can be flexibly integrated into existing logistics concepts, whether for classic delivery to stores or for omnichannel models. It’s usually combined with the Evo Shuttle for storage and retrieval and KiSoft Pack Master for packing pattern calculation, creating an efficient, scalable solution that can adapt to different requirements and sales channels – while offering maximum flexibility.

A palletizing robot like Runpick efficiently secures stacks of colorful “Waiakea” cardboard boxes on a conveyor belt in a factory, organizing the rows for smooth distribution.
A modern automated packaging machine and a Palletizing robot Runpick wrap pallets of bottled drinks and boxes inside an industrial warehouse setting with metal beams and bright lighting.

More than just a robot.
The technology leader in mixed case palletizing.

RUNPICK is a picking and palletizing robot system based on one intelligent principle: Load units are stored in the Evo Shuttle and retrieved in the optimal order. Meanwhile, KiSoft Pack Master calculates the perfect packing pattern in advance so that RUNPICK knows exactly which pack units need to be placed where on the pallet or in the roll container. 

Simply smart.
RUNPICK unloads up to four pack units from a tray at once and prepares them for automatic palletizing by rotating, tilting and grouping them. It can place up to six pack units at a time per cycle. The packing pattern is calculated based on customer order data and optimized for stability, density, shipping and store-friendliness.

Technical key data:

Pack types
All commercially available formats
Load carriers
Pallets and roll containers
Functions
Fully automatic picking and palletizing
Special features
Multi case picking, mixed case palletizing and integrated transport securing
Slip sheet handling
Fully automatic with magazine
Areas
Dry goods, fresh and frozen foods
Monitoring systems
Image processing system intelligently checks for clearance and measurement station measures item dimensions
Integration
Can be combined with the Evo Shuttle and KiSoft Pack Master

FAQs - Many functions, many questions.

RUNPICK is ideal for all different types of goods and packaging types, whether cartons, trays, or items wrapped in plastic wrap or shrink film. It also handles delicate grocery items such as dry goods, fresh foods and frozen foods with ease.

Mixed case palletizing refers to the process of placing different pack units and cases – such as differently sized cartons – together onto one load carrier, like a pallet or a roll container. Based on the calculated packing pattern, RUNPICK places these different pack units at the same time, during the same cycle.

Yes, it can. Two different types of slip sheets are available in a magazine. Depending on your requirements, it’s refilled manually or fully automatically.

Light curtains and camera systems check the size and the position of each item on the conveyor. If there are any deviations, RUNPICK intervenes automatically, ensuring maximum process reliability.

Yes. Thanks to RUNPICK’s modular construction, it can be integrated easily into traditional solutions for store delivery or omnichannel models while remaining scalable and expandable to meet future demands. The system is typically implemented with a combination of the Evo Shuttle, KiSoft Pack Master and the palletizing robot itself.

Are you ready to enter a new era of smart warehouse robotics?