Applied Manufacturing Technologies, Fanuc Highlighted Collaborative Mixed-Load Handling at Automate 2026
Exhibiting within the Fanuc booth at Automate 2026, Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) presented a live collaborative robotic demonstration focused on mixed-load handling applications for warehouse, logistics and manufacturing operations.
The demonstration featured collaborative palletizing and depalletizing of mixed-caseloads using a Fanuc CRX collaborative robot integrated with AI-enabled vision and intelligent robot control software from Mujin. Developed by AMT and powered by Fanuc collaborative robotics and MujinOS, the application reflects growing demand for flexible automation in inbound logistics, warehouse flow management, 3PL operations and high-mix distribution environments.
AMT developed the demonstration to show how collaborative robotic systems can support warehouse operations where flexibility, portability and operator interaction are important considerations. The application also serves as an entry point for discussions around larger-scale automation strategies, including high-payload robotic palletizing systems, custom warehouse automation cells, and integrated material handling solutions.
“Many warehouse operations are trying to improve throughput without adding complexity to existing workflows,” said Craig Salvalaggio, president of AMT. “Mixed-load handling is one of the more difficult automation challenges because product configurations, pallet conditions and inbound material flow can vary significantly from one operation to another. This demonstration gives attendees an opportunity to see a practical application while discussing how similar technologies can be applied to broader warehouse automation initiatives.”
“Mixed-load handling applications require robots to make decisions based on changing pallet configurations and product variations rather than following a fixed sequence of movements,” said Ed Mullen, vice president of channel sales, Mujin. “Our technology provides the vision and robot control capabilities needed to manage that variability, making it possible for integrators like AMT to deploy flexible automation solutions for warehouse and logistics operations.”
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