AAA20 Group’s new CP-66-WD wash-down collaborative palletizer. | Source: AAA20 Group
AAA20 Group plans to debut its new CP-66-WD wash-down collaborative palletizer at the International Production & Processing Expo, or IPPE, in Atlanta this week. The robot is a sanitary automation system for food manufacturers, particularly beef processors.
“Space constraints and stringent sanitation requirements have made automation difficult to deploy in the food industry, particularly in finding solutions to address protein processing labor shortages,” said Marcus Kurle, co-founder of AAA20 Group.
“The CP-66-WD was engineered to remove those barriers, giving processors a compact, compliant way to automate one of the most demanding jobs while preserving capital budgets and delivering high hygienic standards,” he noted.
Founded in 2020, AAA20 Group specializes in smart robotic palletizing systems. The Las Vegas-based company uses a robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model, which it says removes traditional barriers to automation and enables rapid deployment. Its systems are in use across the food, beverage, and industrial sectors.
Collaborative palletizer designed for fast deployment
As seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, protein processors have been among the most affected by workforce constraints, which increase production costs and limit throughput. By palletizing with wash-down-ready force- and power-limited robots, producers can improve efficiency, reduce reliance on hard-to-fill labor roles, and help stabilize costs throughout the food supply chain, AAA20 Group said.
Traditional automation systems require safety cages, extensive construction, and large capital expenditures. Unlike those, AAA20’s collaborative palletizers are designed for fast deployment and offered through a month-to-month leasing model. This approach allows food and beef processors to automate at a lower cost than manual labor while retaining the flexibility to scale as production needs change.
Engineered for food and protein processing environments where cleanliness is critical, the CP-66-WD is a waterproof, IP69K-rated collaborative robot that can be power-washed like other production equipment. The system enables manufacturers to automate palletizing while meeting sanitation regulations across beef, poultry, and other food operations. The robot is priced at approximately $5,000 per month.
AAA20 prioritizes low capital investment
AAA20 Group said the launch follows recent industry momentum for, including a recent visit to the company’s Las Vegas robotics facility by members of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The visit, which brought SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and representatives from Washington, D.C., underscored growing federal interest in automation that strengthens the U.S. food system and supports domestic protein production.
At IPPE, AAA20 Group plans to show the CP-66-WD for facilities that require sanitary automation, minimal footprint integration, and rapid deployment within existing production lines.
The company invited food manufacturers and beef processors attending IPPE to visit Booth A2745 to see the CP-66-WD in action and learn how wash-down robotics can help address labor challenges, maintain compliance, and control costs.
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