Gantries And System Solutions

XY and XYZ gantries are motion-centric systems designed for multi-axis operation; XY provides 2 directional movement, while XYZ is a 3-axis solution.

A robot can offer up to 7-axis of movement, but has limits on its reach, while a gantry system has a longer reach and is generally a lower cost solution.

Factors such as the environment, load and speed need to be considered when choosing a gantry system. Consideration also needs to be given to factors such as access (overhead gantries are more straightforward to access than robots).