Advantages of using ABB: . One of the prime advantages of using a new ABB robot is having a 12 month factory warranty. Other great reasons to use the ABB solution are . Simplicity of installation . Simplicity of program The program is written in a structured text format. This is readily user modifiable with windows notepad (you don’t need expensive software to make that little change) . The system can be fully simulated before installation That will make the install time days instead of weeks tying up your factory floor. . Huge cost savings of peripheral equipment All of the operator interface can be done on the ABB flexpendant with its color touch screen. You don’t need an expensive PLC and touch screen. . Light curtain interfaces directly with robot controller. . Pallet/Product alignment screens can be done directly on the flexpendant. This is a very cost effective method without the need for additional touch screens. Second Hand Fanuc: Here is an estimation of using the second hand fanuc robot: . Robot $70000 . Gripper $13333 . Modify safety barrier $ 2500 . Design $7500 . Make PLC control cabinet with touch screen $ 10,000 . Write PLC code and Screen code $6000 . Purchase interface for robot to interface with the touch screen data $2500 . Write robot-touch screen interface $3000 . Write Palletising code for robot $5000 . Install on site $2600 . Test & Comission on site $7500 Total $129,933