Yaskawa PalletSolver Software Suite Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Yaskawa PalletSolver is a software suite for Motoman robots that creates palletizing patterns and robot motion on a PC, so changeovers and new patterns can be prepared without taking the robot offline.
It supports single and multiple workcells and lines, unlimited SKUs, dynamic gripper zone management for all gripper types and palletizing constraints, a guided graphical setup, TOPS and CAPE pattern import, and runs on DX controllers and the PLC-integrated MLX200. A free demo needs no robot.
Quick Verdict
Takes pallet programming off the shop floor and makes new SKUs a configuration task.
Yaskawa PalletSolver Software Suite at a Glance
Specification | Details |
Product type | Palletizing software |
Robots | Yaskawa Motoman |
Platforms | DX controllers, MLX200 |
SKUs | Unlimited |
Grippers | Dynamic zone management, all types |
Import | TOPS, CAPE patterns |
Scope | Single/multi cell and line |
Demo | Free, no robot required |
Price | Request a quote |
Design and Operating Principle
Robotic palletizing stacks cases, bags, trays or bundles onto pallets in programmed patterns. Throughput depends on robot speed and payload, gripper design, pattern complexity and how infeed and pallet exchange are organised.
Pattern software defines layer layouts, interlayer sheets and approach paths. Gripper zone management decides which cups or zones engage for each case, which matters for multi-pick and partial layers.
Integration and Selection
Confirm part sizes, weights, cycle times and safety requirements, and check controller compatibility with existing Motoman equipment.
Plan floor or overhead space, utilities, operator access and the end-of-arm tooling or torch package as part of the same project.
Industry Applications
Industry | Typical use |
Food and beverage | Frequent SKU changes |
Distribution | Multi-line palletizing |
Consumer goods | Seasonal packaging |
Pharmaceuticals | Case palletizing |
Functional Uses
Offline pattern creation
SKU changeover
Production monitoring
Pros and Cons
Advantages
No downtime for new patterns
Unlimited SKUs
Free demo
Limitations
Motoman robots only
Who Should Consider the Yaskawa PalletSolver Software Suite?
Manufacturers and integrators using or planning Yaskawa Motoman systems who need the PalletSolver.
Price and Availability
Price: Request a quote. Yaskawa prices the PalletSolver by configuration, robot, options and integration scope.
Further Reading
Yaskawa PalletSolver Software Suite FAQ
What is the PalletSolver?
Yaskawa PalletSolver is a software suite for Motoman robots that creates palletizing patterns and robot motion on a PC, so changeovers and new patterns can be prepared without taking the robot offline.
What are its key specifications?
Robots: Yaskawa Motoman; Platforms: DX controllers, MLX200; SKUs: Unlimited.
What applications suit it?
Offline pattern creation, SKU changeover, Production monitoring.
How much does it cost?
Request a quote from Yaskawa or an authorised integrator.
