Automatic pallet assembly system and method

A method for assembling a pallet, the pallet comprising at least two rows of blocks nailed to a board element comprising at least two boards, wherein nailing of the at least two rows of blocks to the board element comprises:

• supplying a first set of the at least two blocks at respective supply points, such that the first set of blocks are aligned with one another forming a row;
• placing the board element in contact with the first set of the at least two blocks;
• nailing the board element to the first set of the at least two blocks located at the respective supply points to form a nailed assembly;
• moving the nailed assembly of the board element and the first set of the at least two blocks to a new nailing position;
• supplying a second set of the at least two blocks at the respective supply points;
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• nailing the board element in the new nailing position with the second set of the at least two blocks located at the respective supply points.