Automation & robotics
Machine and line automation
Automation of machines and production lines, including material handling, machine tending, pick and place, packaging, inspection, palletising and custom automation, integrated with existing machines, conveyors and plant systems.
Overview
Machine and line automation applies robots, drives, controls and sensors to repetitive or physically demanding tasks. Typical cells cover loading and unloading CNC machines, presses and moulding machines; pick and place; packaging; inspection and quality checks; and palletising or depalletising. Each system is configured to the product, payload and layout, and connected to machines, conveyors, PLCs and sensors, and where needed to ERP, WMS or MES.
Projects can start with a single cell and scale. Safety is planned from the outset with zoning, sensors, emergency stops, guarding, risk assessment and operator training.
Planning machine and line automation
Define the task, cycle time, part sizes and weights, variants handled, the layout and space available, and the machines and systems to connect to. Consider how operators will interact with the cell, changeover needs, safety measures and how performance will be measured after commissioning.
Range overview
- Types and variants
- Material Handling Automation
- Machine Tending
- Pick and Place
- Packaging Automation
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Palletising and Depalletising
- Custom Automation
- Features
- Customised to Product, Payload and Layout
- PLC, ERP, WMS and MES Integration
- Cell-by-Cell Scalable Deployment
- Risk-Assessed Safety Planning
- Consultation, Design, Installation, Commissioning and Training
Exact specifications depend on the variant, material and size. Confirm ratings and certification against the datasheet or with our engineers before ordering.
Applications
- CNC Machine Loading
- Press and Moulding Machine Tending
- Pick and Place
- Packaging
- Inspection
- Palletising
- Conveyors and Automated Warehouse Systems
Industries
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Pharmaceutical
- Food and beverage
- FMCG
- Heavy engineering
- Metal fabrication
- Plastics
- Warehousing and logistics
Information that speeds up a quotation
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- Machine
- Control requirements
- I/O count
- Communications
- Power
- Safety
- Existing system
- Uptime
Need a datasheet?
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Frequently asked questions
What do you need to assess a line automation project?
Describe the task to be automated, cycle time, part dimensions and weights, number of variants, and the current manual process. Provide a layout or photographs of the area, details of the machines and controls involved, and any systems such as ERP or MES that need to exchange data with the cell.
How is safety handled in automated cells?
Safety is planned from the start through a risk assessment of the cell and its interactions with people. Measures can include guarding, safety sensors and zones, emergency stops and defined operating modes, followed by operator training. The approach is tailored to the task, layout and how often people need to access the cell.
Ready to specify machine and line automation?
Send the details you have — quantities, sizes, drawings or a part number. Unknowns are fine.