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Samuel is CEO and co-founder of Robotiq. His mission is to free human hands from repetitive tasks. He is also the author of Lean Robotics: A Guide to Making Robots Work in Your Factory. He lives in Québec City with his wife and four children.

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From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation

On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in manufacturing—and one of the easiest to automate.

If you're looking for a low-risk, high-reward place to start with automation, look no further than the end of your line. Here’s why manual palletizing is causing more damage than you think—and how automation turns it into a strategic advantage.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 29, 2025 in Automation. 2 min read time
From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation

On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 29, 2025
Read more 2 min read time
The hidden costs of manual palletizing

Musculoskeletal injuries don’t always show up on the production report—but they hit hard where it hurts: your workforce, your...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 15, 2025
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Can your business afford to ignore ergonomics?

Let’s get straight to it: ergonomic injuries aren’t just a “safety” problem. They’re a business problem—one that quietly chips...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 29, 2025
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Out of hands? Out of time? Why automation is no longer optional

Labor shortages aren’t a short-term hiccup—they’re the new normal. If you’re still counting on “things going back to normal,”...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 17, 2025
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Unlock flexible automation with the Lean Robotics method

Automation doesn’t have to be complex to be powerful. That’s the foundation of Lean Robotics—and the key to a long-term...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 15, 2025
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Custom vs. pre-engineered solutions: what’s the smarter move for palletizing?

Adding automation to your end-of-line shouldn't feel like launching a rocket. But for many manufacturers, choosing between...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Apr 08, 2025
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Automation that works: A practical framework for real results

Automation isn’t just a competitive advantage anymore—it’s a necessity. But adopting automation isn’t about chasing trends or...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 25, 2025
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Why automating palletizing is a strategic imperative

In a fast-paced and highly competitive industrial landscape, manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 18, 2025
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Understanding the palletizing solution landscape

Palletizing isn’t one-size-fits-all. From manual stacking to high-speed robotics, businesses have a range of options to...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 11, 2025
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