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Product handling and automation

Holistic solutions - precise, effortless, scalable

HERMA Labelling Machines Products

Robotic handling and automation solutions require experience, system understanding and precision. As an experienced partner for demanding automation tasks and a pioneer in product and packaging marking, we know what is important for efficient production processes. And we develop tailor-made solutions that increase your productivity and cost-effectiveness. Make your best choice with us!

With our new, robot-assisted labelling solutions for demanding pick-and-place applications, we are setting new standards in automation, flexibility and process reliability. To achieve this, we combine our expertise with the strengths of leading global partners for high-performance industrial robots.

Reliable handling where standard solutions fail

A syringe with a red cap and the label 'HERMA' on a light background.
A blood collection tube with a purple cap, labelled with space for patient information such as name and date of birth.
A blue asthma inhaler is sitting on a reflective surface.
Brown glass vial with a white label, placed on a white table in a bright room.
Two blue insulin pens are lying on a smooth surface, one with a removable cap and a window for the dose display.

We support you exactly where you need us

From consulting and planning through implementation and commissioning to service-supported continuous and long-term operation: Relevant industries around the world, such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, fast-moving consumer goods, food and beverage industries , rely on HERMA's expertise in mastering constantly new challenges.

The most effective solution for continuously increasing productivity and flexibility is fully integrated automation with increased use of robotics. As a globally certified and leading manufacturer of labelling technology with proven handling expertise, HERMA can cover all requirements: with modular standard solutions as well as with customer-specific automation projects and individual designs. The focus is on maximum efficiency - without compromising on reliability and safety.

You really benefit from these advantages

  • Customised complete solutions - from feasibility analysis to finished integration
  • Choice between different robot and gripper systems
  • Short changeover times, maximum flexibility
  • Flexible use for a wide range of products
  • In-house Innovation Lab at the HERMA competence centre - including realistic simulations and fast feasibility testing
  • Fast amortisation and convincing ROI
  • Consulting, development and implementation - all in one efficient process
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Always a solution thanks to diversity and variability

Industrial robotic arm with a gripping mechanism, used for automated tasks in manufacturing.

Six-axis robots - maximum freedom of movement for complex processes

  • enable three-dimensional motion sequences with high precision
  • ideal for demanding labelling tasks in confined or varying environments
  • are characterized by their enormous flexibility, for example with irregular geometries,
    variable product sizes or changing pick-and-place positions
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Linear systems - fast, stable, low-maintenance

  • impress with their particularly high repeat accuracy at equally high speeds
  • are ideal for processes where precision is required on a linear axis -
    e.g. when labelling in series or processing several products in parallel. e.g. when labelling in series or processing several products in parallel
  • Their robust design makes them particularly durable and reliable -
    with efficient use of the available installation space
Industrial robotic arm with a gripping mechanism used for automated manufacturing processes.

SCARA systems (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) - compact, dynamic, efficient

  • are ideal for fast, repeatable movements in two planes -
    with a compact design
  • are used wherever the highest cycle rates are required in a small space
    - e.g. in the packaging, electronics or food industries

Automation examples for the pharmaceutical industry

The robotic labelling cell 211R HC for wrap-around labelling is specially designed for pharmaceutical products such as small vials, pens, syringes and cartridges. A variety of possible configurations makes it highly flexible for applying different types of labels and printing variable data in the form of barcodes, serial numbers and expiry dates. The 211R HC can also be optionally equipped with standard hot foils, thermal transfer and laser printers as well as camera systems. Thanks to its simple scalability, it adapts quickly to future requirements and is therefore particularly future-proof.

Find out more about the 211R HC robotic labelling cell here

 

A yellow industrial robotic arm is working on a conveyor belt with blue containers filled with various objects.
An automated gripper holds a syringe labelled 'HERMA' in an industrial setting.
Automated machine that processes syringes in blue containers, with a robotic arm that picks up a syringe.

Another example shows a robotics unit for handling pens in the pharmaceutical industry. The universal robotics module precisely grips, aligns, and places the products—without any manual feeding, which can quickly become a bottleneck. Flexible automation solutions ensure a constant, high-performance product flow and demonstrate that HERMA not only provides labelling solutions but also implements independent handling and automation concepts.

Industrial robot with a yellow arm working on an automated machine to assemble or move components.
FANUC industrial robots, model R-6iA, in an automated manufacturing environment, equipped with various components for assembly.

At home in the wide world of goods

HERMA technology is always as adaptable as the variety of products and packaging to be labelled requires. No matter which shapes, (surface) areas, design specifications or marketing aspects play the main role: We always combine maximum productivity with uncompromising quality.

An orange test tube with a gray rim, depicted against a black background.
Inhaler with an orange dosage indicator, depicted in a minimalist, graphic style.
Syringe with orange liquid inside, depicted in a simple, graphic style.
A medication vial with an orange label that contains a clear liquid.
An orange marker with a gray body, displayed against a neutral background colour.
A bottle with a dropper that features an orange label strip. The bottle has a gray cap and a transparent body.

What the experts say

A man in a black sweater stands next to an automated production line with robots and technical equipment.

"HERMA ist führender Spezialist für alle Funktionen der Produkt und Verpackungskennzeichnung und Ihr One-Stop-Shop für Etikettier und Handling-Lösungen."

Gary Hopkins
HERMA Group Head of Engineering -
Robotic & Product Handling Solutions

A man in a black suit with his arms crossed smiles at the camera. The background is bright and neutral.

„HERMA hat ein tiefes Verständnis dafür, wie Robotik echten Mehrwert stiftet. Gemeinsam konnten wir eine Lösung schaffen, die Automatisierung auf ein neues Niveau hebt.“

Thilo Schmeling
FANUC Germany GmbH
Regional Senior Sales Manager

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„Die Zusammenarbeit mit HERMA erleichtert die Umsetzung leistungsstarker und komplexer Integrationsprojekte – von der Robotik bis zur Etikettierung passt alles nahtlos zusammen.“

Marco Flori
Staubli Ltd
Head of LIFE Robotics UK

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Your next step—the short way to reach us

In our competence centre, we test and simulate your requirements in a practical manner. You will quickly receive a reliable concept with maximum planning security. Request your test simulation - fast, non-binding and customised. 
  
 

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