Pick and place applications are among the most widely used robotic automation solutions that provide speed, precision, and repeatability in modern industrial manufacturing and intralogistics processes. Especially in high-volume, repetitive, and time-sensitive operations, pick and place systems replace labor-intensive methods and make production processes more efficient, safe, and sustainable.

In today’s industry, increasing competition, short delivery times, and high quality expectations are driving companies away from manual handling and positioning operations toward automation-based solutions. Pick and place applications represent one of the most fundamental and effective steps in this transformation. The operation of picking products from a specific point and accurately placing them at another point is carried out with high speed and precision through robots and automation systems.

As Körfeztek Teknoloji, we approach pick and place applications not merely as robotic movements, but as comprehensive automation solutions encompassing production, quality, intralogistics, and digitalization processes. By integrating mechanical design, robotic automation, vision systems, software, and quality control disciplines, we develop customized, high-performance pick and place systems for industrial facilities.

What Is Pick and Place?
Pick and place refers to the operation of picking a product, part, or object from a specific location and placing it at another location. This process is carried out automatically through industrial robots, Cartesian systems, or special automation mechanisms.

Pick and place systems generally consist of the following components:

Industrial robot or handling mechanism
End effector (gripper, vacuum, magnetic, etc.)
Conveyor or feeding system
Sensors and detection systems
PLC, robot controller, and software infrastructure

With this structure, products are handled and positioned with high speed and repeatable accuracy.

The Importance of Pick and Place Applications in Industry
Pick and place applications provide significant advantages in terms of time and cost in production and logistics processes. Especially in lines with intensive manual handling, the gains achieved through automation are substantial.

The main benefits provided by pick and place systems include:

Increased production speed
Reduced dependency on operators
Repeatable and standardized quality
Reduced human-related error rates
Improved occupational health and safety
Traceable processes

These advantages make pick and place applications indispensable across many sectors, from automotive and food to pharmaceuticals and packaging.

Application Areas of Pick and Place Systems
Pick and place systems have a very wide range of industrial applications and can be customized according to the needs of different industries.

Main application areas include:

Automotive and automotive supplier assembly lines
Food and beverage production
Pharmaceutical and medical product manufacturing
Packaging and packing lines
Electronics and white goods production
Cable and connector assembly
Logistics and intralogistics centers

Each application is specifically designed according to the size, weight, sensitivity, and speed requirements of the handled product.

Types of Pick and Place Systems
Pick and place applications are categorized based on the mechanism and robot type used.

Robotic Pick and Place Systems
Applications using industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, Delta robots), offering high speed and flexibility.

Cartesian Pick and Place Systems
Linear systems operating on X-Y-Z axes, preferred for applications requiring precise positioning.

Delta Robot Pick and Place
Used in applications requiring very high speed and handling lightweight products, especially common in the food and packaging industries.

Special Mechanism Pick and Place Systems
Mechanical solutions designed for special applications where standard robots are insufficient.

Gripper Technologies
The success of pick and place systems largely depends on the gripper technology used. Selecting the right gripper is critical for product safety and operation speed.

Commonly used gripper types include:

Vacuum grippers
Mechanical finger grippers
Magnetic grippers
Custom-designed product grippers

Körfeztek Teknoloji develops custom gripper solutions based on product geometry and sensitivity.

Vision-Guided Pick and Place
Modern pick and place applications become much more flexible and intelligent when integrated with vision systems. Camera- and software-based systems guide the robot by detecting product position, orientation, and condition.

Advantages provided by vision system integration include:

Operation with randomly arranged products
Detection of product orientation and position
Identification of defective or missing products
Flexible and adaptive production

Automation and Software Integration
When integrated with automation infrastructures, pick and place systems become an integral part of the production line.

This integration enables:

Synchronization between lines
Recording of production data
Real-time monitoring of faults and downtime
Improved quality and traceability

With PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, pick and place applications can be managed across the entire facility.

Integration with Quality Control and Sorting
When combined with quality control and sorting solutions, pick and place systems provide significant advantages on production lines.

Through this integration:

Defective products are automatically separated
Correct products are directed to the correct stations
Quality processes are accelerated

Occupational Health and Safety
Pick and place applications improve workplace safety by assigning repetitive and physically demanding tasks to robots. Operators are kept away from risky operations involving heavy lifting and high-speed movements.

As a result:

Workplace accidents are reduced
Operator fatigue is minimized
A safer working environment is created

Productivity and Cost Advantages
Although pick and place systems require an initial investment, they offer significant long-term cost advantages.

Key benefits include:

Reduced labor costs
Higher production speed
Lower defect and scrap rates
More stable production planning

Flexible and Modular Pick and Place Solutions
Flexibility is crucial in modern production facilities with increasing product variety. Modular pick and place systems enable rapid adaptation to different products and processes.

This flexibility allows:

Shorter product changeover times
Minimized new investments
Easy increase in production capacity

Project Management in Pick and Place Applications
Pick and place projects require the coordinated work of mechanical, electrical, robotic, and software disciplines.

In these projects, Körfeztek Teknoloji adopts the following approach:

Detailed requirement and process analysis
System design and simulation
Robot programming and testing
Installation, commissioning, and training

After-Sales Support and Continuity
The long-term and efficient operation of pick and place systems is directly related to after-sales support.

Support services provided include:

Periodic maintenance and optimization
Software and robot updates
Performance analysis
Technical support and consultancy

Future Trends in Pick and Place Applications
AI-powered robots, autonomous systems, and digital twin technologies are shaping the future of pick and place applications. Systems are becoming increasingly intelligent, faster, and more flexible.

Why Körfeztek Teknoloji?
The main reasons to choose Körfeztek Teknoloji for pick and place applications include:

Experience in robotics and automation engineering
Vision system and sensor integration
Custom system designs tailored to facilities
Quality and efficiency-focused approach
Strong project management
Long-term partnership mindset

Körfeztek Teknoloji is not merely a system integrator in pick and place applications, but a strategic solution partner that optimizes production processes.

Conclusion
Pick and place applications are among the key solutions for speed, precision, and sustainability in modern industrial facilities. Properly designed and automation-integrated pick and place systems accelerate production processes, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness.

With its comprehensive solutions in the field of pick and place applications, Körfeztek Teknoloji prepares industrial production infrastructures for the future. To make your production processes more efficient, safe, and flexible, you can benefit from Körfeztek Teknoloji’s pick and place solutions.