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Robot-assisted labeling & automation solutions

Holistic solutions for product handling and automation - precise, effortless, scalable

HERMA Labeling 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!

Handling and automation solutions beyond labeling
With our new, robot-assisted labeling 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, labeled 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 to display the dosage.

Automation & service from a single source

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 labeling 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.

Your benefits at a glance

  • Customized 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 center - including realistic simulations and fast feasibility testing
  • Fast amortization and convincing ROI
  • Consulting, development and implementation - all in one efficient process
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Robotic technologies for every need

HERMA offers a wide range of scalable turnkey solutions that are perfectly tailored to your specific application. To ensure maximum flexibility and process reliability for demanding pick-and-place tasks, we rely on a variety of robotic systems from leading partners.

  

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Six-axis robots - maximum freedom of movement 

  • Precise 3D motion: Enables three-dimensional motion sequences with the highest precision.
  • Maximum flexibility: Ideal for irregular geometries, variable product sizes, or changing positions.
  • Space-saving: The optimal solution for demanding labeling tasks in confined spaces.
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Linear systems - fast, stable, low-maintenance

  • High repeatability: Impressive speed and precision on a linear axis.
  • Batch efficiency: Ideally suited for batch labeling or the parallel processing of multiple products.
  • Robust & durable: The design ensures reliability while making efficient use of the available space.
Industrial robotic arm with a gripping mechanism used for automated manufacturing processes.

SCARA systems - compact, dynamic, efficient

  • Dynamic motion: Ideal for fast, repeatable operations in two planes.
  • High cycle rates: Perfect for industries such as food processing or electronics, where speed is essential in confined spaces.
  • Compact design: Maximum efficiency with minimal space requirements.

Automation examples for the pharmaceutical industry

The robotic labeling cell 211R HC for wrap-around labeling 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 labeling cell here

 

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

Pick-and-place-systems

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 labeling 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.

Cross-industry robot labeling

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

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Inhaler with an orange dosage indicator, depicted in a minimalist, graphic style.
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A medication vial with an orange label containing a clear liquid.
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A bottle with a dropper that has an orange label strip. The bottle has a gray cap and a transparent body.

What the experts say

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"HERMA is a leading specialist for all aspects of product and packaging labeling and your one-stop shop for labeling and handling solutions."

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

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„HERMA has a deep understanding of how robotics creates real added value. Together, we were able to create a solution that takes automation to a new level.“

Thilo Schmeling
FANUC Germany GmbH
Regional Senior Sales Manager

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„The collaboration with HERMA facilitates the implementation of powerful and complex integration projects—from robotics to labeling, everything fits together seamlessly.“

Marco Flori
Staubli Ltd
Head of LIFE Robotics UK

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Your path to automated labeling

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