Automated Sorting with Robotics

Flexible automation solutions for controlled material flow

At Rotte, we offer intelligent solutions for maximum efficiency. In modern industry and logistics, automated sorting is a key factor in enabling efficient, error-free, and scalable processes. Today, companies must handle ever-larger product volumes in increasingly shorter timeframes—while staying flexible and reducing operating costs. This is where Rotte’s robotic sorting cells come into play. With innovative technologies, intelligent control systems, and custom-tailored solutions, we create sorting systems that optimize material flow and take your productivity to the next level.

3D-Darstellung einer komplexen Fertigungsstraße mit mehreren Stationen, Roboterarmen und Förderbändern vor weißem Hintergrund

Drei gelbe Industrieroboter arbeiten an einem Förderbandsystem mit spiralförmigen Regalaufbauten, auf denen Waren sortiert werden, Pfeile zeigen den Bewegungsfluss der Waren an.

Automated Sorting for Greater Efficiency

Sorting processes are the backbone of many industrial and logistics applications. They determine how quickly and precisely goods and items can be prepared for further processing, shipping, or storage. Manual sorting is often time-consuming, error-prone, and lacks scalability. With a technical solution for automated sorting from Rotte, you’ll solve these challenges sustainably.

Our sorting cells combine state-of-the-art robotics with powerful vision systems and intelligent software. It’s not just about speed—it’s about precision, reliability, flexibility, and optimal capacity utilization. Our systems are designed to handle changing product assortments with ease—whether sorting packages, small parts, bulky goods, or fragile items.

Production example

Custom Solutions for Your Needs

Output	approx. 4.5 cycles per minute
Component dimensions	80 x 120 x 16 mm to 1,400 x 600 x 24 mm
Car parking spaces	6, of which 1 n. i. O space
Master computer connection	3 TEC
Barcode identification	layer-independent
Cleaning	Heavy-duty brush system
Operator	1
Pallet bays	24
Intermediate buffer spaces	140
Floor area	approx. 27 m x 12 m
Compartment spacing trolley/buffer	75 mm
Feeding	manual
Packing image specification	not required
Zero edge	not required

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The advantages of automatic sorting cells

Automating your sorting process delivers numerous benefits far beyond efficiency:

Significantly reduced error rates: While manual sorting is prone to human error, our robots operate with consistently high precision—leading to improved product quality and fewer rework steps.
Scalability: Our systems can be easily expanded or adjusted to meet evolving production demands—keeping your operations flexible and competitive.
Cost optimization: With less manual labor required for repetitive tasks, your staff can focus on value-added responsibilities like quality control and process supervision.
Proven customer satisfaction: Many of our clients already use these technologies with great success.
Proven customer satisfaction: Many of our clients already use these technologies with great success.

Custom Solutions for Your Needs

Every sorting task is unique. That’s why Rotte doesn’t offer off-the-shelf systems—we design customized sorting cells that perfectly match your requirements.

We begin with a detailed analysis of your sorting processes. Based on this, we develop a tailored concept that aligns with your material flow and production goals. After engineering and manufacturing the system, we integrate it into your existing infrastructure—ensuring all interfaces work seamlessly.

We’re also here to support you post-installation—with comprehensive service, regular maintenance, and fast technical support.

Technology That Makes the Difference

The success of our sorting systems lies in the seamless interplay of robotics, image processing, and smart control systems—each element optimized to ensure maximum sorting efficiency.

Robotics for Precise Handling

At the heart of our sorting cells are high-performance industrial robots that operate with maximum precision and speed. Depending on your requirements, we use various robot types—from articulated-arm robots for complex movements to SCARA robots ideal for high-speed pick-and-place tasks.

These robots can safely grip, sort, and route a wide variety of products—even in chaotic, high-throughput environments. Their high repeatability ensures that every move is exact, no matter how complex the sorting task.

Intelligent Vision for Maximum Accuracy

A key component of our sorting cells is the upstream part separation and feeding process. Solutions here may include destacking systems using advanced 2D and 3D cameras, 3D scanners, barcode lasers, and code positioning tools, as well as plausibility checks. These technologies allow real-time product recognition, position determination, and sorting by defined criteria.Even under challenging conditions—such as shiny surfaces, irregular shapes, or changing lighting—our systems maintain a consistently high recognition rate.

By combining high-performance sensors with advanced image processing software, our systems identify object positions and detect features like size, shape, or surface texture. This allows sorting by a wide range of parameters—from simple geometric differences to complex quality characteristics.

Powerful Control Systems for Flexible Operations

All sorting logic is managed by intelligent control software. It handles robot path planning, ensures collision-free movements, and dynamically adapts to changing requirements. The user-friendly interface allows new sorting tasks to be defined without extensive programming knowledge.

This ensures that your sorting system remains flexible, even as product specifications or process requirements change.

Technology That Makes the Difference

The success of our sorting systems lies in the seamless interplay of robotics, image processing, and smart control systems—each element optimized to ensure maximum sorting efficiency.

One Company, Many Advantages

Ulrich Rotte Anlagenbau & Fördertechnik GmbH is your specialist in custom machinery. In addition to our innovative solutions in special-purpose machinery and automation technology, you also benefit from a wide range of customer and after-sales services:

Your Advantages at a Glance:

Decades of experience in special-purpose machinery
Extensive know-how across all areas of automation technology
High expertise in the latest technologies and applications for Industry 4.0
All services from a single source—from development and design to manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and regular on-site maintenance
Optional training of your machine operators, technicians, and supervisors at your facility
Mechanical engineering made in Germany – we design and manufacture exclusively in Germany
Personalized customer support – you will always have a qualified contact person available

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Ulrich Rotte
Anlagenbau und Fördertechnik GmbH

Brockensklee 32
33154 Salzkotten

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