Abstract: Machine (100) for forming a layer of objects, comprising: a belt (1) for conveying objects (2), having a forward movement direction (D1); means (6) for counting objects moving forward on the conveyor belt (1); means (7) for moving the objects (2) forward on the conveyor belt 1, said moving means (7) being configured to allow/prevent the objects (2) from passing from a first forward moving area (Z1) to a second forward moving area (Z2), based on the information provided by the counting means (6), said moving means (7) being configured to translate from a first operational position to a second operational position, and to translate from the second operational position to a third operational position.