Enhanced machine tending

Bring efficiency, speed, and precision to an entire new level

Make the most of your (up)time

Every manufacturer is looking for the same: more output in the shortest time. Yet the current global staffing challenges can significantly hinder it.

That’s most likely why more businesses are exploring alternative solutions to automate the repetitive, heavy-duty machine tending tasks involving CNC, injection molding, press brakes, and stamping brakes.

Collaborative robots (cobots) are automation tools that can perform machine tending tasks and work alongside operators, helping fill persistent labor shortages while offering high-quality, consistent outputs 24/7.

By having operators focus on higher-value tasks that mitigate monotony and the risk of injury, your business can reduce staff turnover while enhancing employee satisfaction.

There are many advantages of using cobots in machine tending

“The cobot helped free human labor from simple repetitive tasks, allowing flexible labor re-allocations. As a result, we can control production cost and increase product quality. Thanks to cobots our product failure rate has decreased from 0.03% to 0.01% and production efficiency has increased by 31%.”

Y. S. PARK Production Manager, Hyundae Induction Hardening Heat Treatment

Machine Tending Advantages

Increased Efficiency

Cobots can operate without interruptions, allowing businesses to boost efficiency by increasing machine utilization and significantly lowering production downtime

Fast Payback

With increased production volumes and lower operational costs, businesses deploying cobots can lower operational costs and see a ROI within 6 to 9 months

Consistent Quality

Cobots contribute to reduced mishandlings and inconsistent loading, which results in more quality parts and drives down the rate of scrap and rework needed

Update Your Facility

Because of their many communication protocols and compact design, our cobots are the best option when retrofitting a robot to a legacy CNC machine

Talk to a cobot expert who knows your application

Our automation experts work with companies like yours to identify applications where cobots can have the biggest impact. They can guide you on training and integration to calculating return on investment.