Warehouse Automation & Robotics Solutions for Modern Distribution Centers

When your distribution center requires the speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency to compete in today's demanding logistics environment, Pearse Bertram's warehouse automation robotics expertise delivers engineered solutions that transform your material handling capabilities. Our experienced engineers combine 90+ years of industrial automation expertise with advanced robotics technology from Omron, Robotiq, and other industry leaders to design and implement warehouse robotics integration systems that address your specific operational challenges while maintaining the flexibility of modern fulfillment demands.


The explosive growth of e-commerce and the need for faster delivery at lower cost continues to drive innovation in warehouse automation. From bin picking to palletizing, from packing to sorting, mobile and fixed robots are being deployed throughout distribution centers to meet these escalating demands. As New England's trusted automation partner, we understand that successful warehouse robotics integration requires more than installing equipment. Our team brings deep experience in process analysis, system design, and implementation planning to ensure your automation investment delivers measurable improvements in throughput, accuracy, and labor efficiency.


Through our partnership with Omron, we offer a complete suite of industrial robots specifically suited for warehouse applications, including SCARA robots for high-speed picking, collaborative 6-axis robots for case packing, Delta robots for rapid sorting, and standard industrial robots for palletizing. This comprehensive product range allows us to match the right automation technology to each specific application within your facility, creating integrated warehouse automation solutions that optimize your entire operation.

Comprehensive Warehouse Robotics Integration Services

Our approach to warehouse automation robotics begins with thorough analysis of your current operations, pain points, and growth objectives. We work closely with your operations team to identify processes where automation delivers the highest return on investment, whether that's reducing labor costs, increasing throughput, improving accuracy, or enhancing worker safety. This consultative methodology ensures your automation investment addresses your most pressing operational challenges while positioning your facility for future scalability.

Many warehouse operators struggle with the monotonous, repetitive, and sometimes physically demanding tasks required in modern fulfillment operations. High turnover rates, training costs, and difficulty finding qualified labor make these challenges even more acute. Our collaborative robots warehouse solutions allow you to redeploy your workforce to higher-value activities while automating tasks that employees prefer not to perform. This human-robot collaboration creates a more sustainable operational model that reduces dependency on difficult-to-fill positions while improving overall productivity.



The integration process encompasses complete project lifecycle management from concept through commissioning. Our engineers handle system design, equipment selection, installation coordination, programming, testing, and operator training. We work within your operational constraints to minimize disruption during implementation, often staging equipment installation during slower periods and conducting thorough testing before transitioning to full production. This methodical approach reduces risk and accelerates time to value for your automation investment.


Safety remains paramount throughout our warehouse robotics integration projects. Our collaborative robotic offerings incorporate advanced body region safety settings that detect human presence and stop instantaneously when sensing nearby personnel. This technology allows robots and people to work in close proximity without requiring extensive safety guarding, reducing floor space requirements while maintaining the highest protection standards for warehouse staff. We design installations that comply with relevant safety standards, implement appropriate safeguarding measures, and provide comprehensive operator training that emphasizes safe interaction with robotic equipment.

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Advanced Robotic Solutions for Material Handling Applications

Autonomous Mobile Robots represent one of the fastest-growing segments of warehouse automation, and our AMR automation expertise helps distribution centers achieve flexible, scalable material transport without fixed infrastructure. Unlike traditional automated guided vehicles that require physical guides or magnetic strips, AMRs navigate dynamically using sensors and mapping technology. This flexibility allows you to reconfigure material flow patterns as your operation evolves without costly infrastructure modifications. Our engineers help you design AMR deployments that optimize traffic patterns, minimize congestion, and integrate seamlessly with your warehouse management system.

Robotic palletizing systems deliver consistent, reliable performance for end-of-line operations while reducing the physical demands on warehouse personnel. Whether you're handling cases, bags, or irregular packages, our industrial robots can be configured with appropriate end effectors and programmed for your specific pallet patterns and stacking requirements. We work with leading end effector manufacturers including Robotiq, Destaco, and SMC to select gripper technology that handles your products reliably while maintaining cycle time requirements. The precision and repeatability of robotic palletizing eliminates the load shifts and stability issues that can occur with manual palletizing, reducing product damage during shipment.


Pick and place applications throughout warehouses benefit from our warehouse robotics integration capabilities. High-speed SCARA robots excel at order picking from dense storage, collaborative robots handle case packing at variable speeds based on operator workflow, and Delta robots provide rapid sorting for distribution applications. Each robot type offers specific advantages for different warehouse tasks, and our engineers help you select the optimal technology for your application requirements. Multiple robots can work in coordinated sequences, with one robotic system serving several machines or processes to maximize your automation investment while maintaining operational flexibility.


The integration of vision systems, barcode readers, and smart cameras with our robotic solutions enables intelligent warehouse automation that adapts to product variations and provides real-time verification. Through Omron's acquisition of MicroScan and Sentech, we offer a complete suite of vision technology that works seamlessly with robotic systems. Vision-guided picking allows robots to handle products in random orientations, barcode verification ensures accurate order fulfillment, and dimensional scanning provides data for optimized packing. These technologies combine to create warehouse automation solutions that deliver both speed and accuracy in demanding fulfillment environments.

Industry 4.0 Integration and Data-Driven Operations

Modern warehouse automation robotics extends beyond individual robotic cells to encompass networked systems that communicate throughout your operation. With the growing adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 principles, robots become part of your broader automation network alongside switches, sensors, and safety devices. This connectivity enables robots to report process data over the cloud so information can be logged, monitored, and analyzed remotely. Our engineers design robotic systems with appropriate communication protocols and data interfaces to support your operational intelligence requirements.

Modern warehouse automation robotics extends beyond individual robotic cells to encompass networked systems that communicate throughout your operation. With the growing adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 principles, robots become part of your broader automation network alongside switches, sensors, and safety devices. This connectivity enables robots to report process data over the cloud so information can be logged, monitored, and analyzed remotely. Our engineers design robotic systems with appropriate communication protocols and data interfaces to support your operational intelligence requirements.



The data generated by integrated robotic systems provides valuable insights for continuous improvement. Cycle time tracking identifies bottlenecks in your workflow, utilization metrics reveal opportunities for capacity optimization, and exception reporting highlights areas requiring process refinement. We help you establish key performance indicators for your warehouse automation solutions and implement monitoring systems that provide visibility into robotic system performance. This data-driven approach enables you to measure return on investment accurately and make informed decisions about future automation expansion.


Preventive maintenance planning for robotic systems ensures consistent uptime and extends equipment life. Our team provides guidance on maintenance schedules, critical spare parts inventory, and troubleshooting procedures that keep your warehouse automation robotics operating reliably. Remote monitoring capabilities allow our engineers to assist with diagnostics when issues arise, often resolving problems without site visits. This comprehensive support approach minimizes downtime and protects your automation investment over the long term.

Strategic Benefits of Warehouse Automation Investment

The competitive advantages of warehouse automation extend well beyond direct labor cost reduction. Increased throughput allows you to process more orders with existing facility space, deferring or eliminating costly building expansion. Improved accuracy reduces expensive mis-shipments, customer service issues, and product returns. Enhanced safety through automation of hazardous tasks reduces workers' compensation claims and associated costs. These combined benefits typically generate return on investment within 18 to 36 months for well-designed warehouse robotics integration projects.

Scalability represents another critical advantage of modern robotic systems. Unlike fixed automation that becomes obsolete when products or processes change, programmable robots can be retrained for new tasks as your operation evolves. Collaborative robots offer particular flexibility, moving easily between workstations as workflow demands shift throughout the day or season. This adaptability protects your automation investment as business requirements change and allows you to respond quickly to new market opportunities without major capital expenditure.


Maintaining competitive pricing while operating in higher-cost labor markets requires automation that delivers productivity improvements traditional manual operations cannot achieve. Many companies embrace warehouse automation robotics as part of a broader strategy to bring manufacturing and distribution operations back to the United States or keep them from moving offshore. The combination of robotic precision, 24-hour operation capability, and reduced labor dependency allows you to compete effectively against low-cost country operations while maintaining proximity to customers and greater supply chain control.


Our partnership approach ensures you have experienced engineers supporting your warehouse automation journey from initial concept through ongoing optimization. We maintain strong relationships with automation technology leaders worldwide, giving you access to the latest innovations in robotics, vision systems, and control technology. As your operation grows and evolves, our team remains available to help you identify new automation opportunities and implement solutions that continue delivering competitive advantage. This long-term partnership model reflects our commitment to your success rather than simply completing projects.

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