Engineered around your process.
AI-generated concept of a six-axis robot tending a CNC machine
Robotic machine tending & factory automation

Your process.
The right automation.
Engineered together.

CNC machine tending, six-axis robots and gantry systems. Custom automation starts with your parts, your machines and your production goals.

Application-led engineeringCustom tooling & integration
AI-generated application concept
Built around
your application
01CNC loading
& unloading
02Six-axis robots
& gantry systems
03Custom handling
& integration
AI-generated concept of an overhead gantry serving CNC lathesApplication concept / CNC gantry loading
The right technical route

A robot isn’t always
the whole answer.

Your part, machine access and workflow determine the approach. We compare the options before defining the cell.

Evaluate flexible movement when a part needs reorientation or transfer between several defined stations.

  • Part orientation and multi-station movement
  • Reach, payload and gripper review
  • Cell access and safeguarding assessment
Explore six-axis robot systems
Engineering the complete cell

More than a robot.
A connected process.

Reliable automation depends on what happens before, during and after every transfer. These are the questions that shape a practical concept.

01 / ENGINEERING FOCUS

The workpiece

How is it presented, located and gripped? Which surfaces must be protected, and what changes across the part family?

02 / ENGINEERING FOCUS

The machine

How are the door, fixture, chuck and control signals coordinated? What access is needed for operation and maintenance?

03 / ENGINEERING FOCUS

The workflow

Where do parts wait, move and leave the cell? How will operators change parts, recover faults and verify the result?

Industries & use cases

Start with a controlled process.
Build from there.

Our primary focus is CNC machining. Selected molding, inspection and handling applications are reviewed against clear process boundaries.

Precision machining

Defined part families, machining centers and turning cells.

Metal components

Shafts, housings and other components with stable grip surfaces.

Plastics processing

Molded-part take-out and controlled downstream placement.

Inspection & transfer

Repeatable presentation, transfer and tray-stacking workflows.

From first discussion to handover

A clear path to your solution.

Our engineering approach
01 /

Define the process

Share your part, machine, current workflow and production target.

02 /

Compare the routes

Review robot, gantry and dedicated handling concepts against your constraints.

03 /

Agree the scope

Define interfaces, tooling, safety responsibilities and acceptance criteria.

04 /

Plan the handover

Align on trials, documentation, installation and operator training needs.

Practical answers

Planning your first
automation project?

Start with the process you know. We’ll help identify the questions that need engineering review.

Talk through your application
What is robotic CNC machine tending?

Robotic CNC machine tending uses a robot or gantry to transfer parts into and out of a machine. A complete concept also considers part presentation, gripping, workholding, machine signals, operator access and fault recovery.

Should I choose a six-axis robot or a gantry?

A six-axis robot is worth evaluating when part orientation and movement between stations matter. A gantry is worth evaluating for a defined linear loading path or an overhead layout. The choice depends on your part family, reach, access, machine arrangement and cycle sequence.

Can an existing CNC machine be automated?

Possibly. We first review the machine model, door access, fixture or chuck control, machine-ready signals and the available interface. Any machine modifications and responsibilities are agreed before a proposal is finalized.

What information do you need for a quotation?

Send part drawings or photographs, part mass and dimensions, machine make and model, current process sequence, cycle time, production volume and a layout or short process video. An initial concept can begin with the information you have.

Do you guarantee a standard cycle time or payback period?

No. Cycle time, utilization and payback depend on the application. Targets must be based on measured process data and verified during engineering review and agreed trials.

Tell us about the process.
We’ll explore the right automation.

Start with your part drawing, machine model or a short process video.

Discuss your application
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