
Machine tending
Bring efficiency, speed, and precision to an entire new level with automated machine tending. Leverge the agility of collaborative robots for seamless material loading and unloading and consistent production process monitoring to propel your business forward.
Make the most of your uptime
Machine tending acts as the vital production pipeline in many manufacturing companies, ensuring a seamless flow of materials to various types of industrial equipment, including computer numerical control (CNC) and injection molding machines. However, loading materials incorrectly can lead to machinery jams and misalignments, resulting in faulty products, increased scrap rates, equipment damage and downtime, unexpected costs, and even safety hazards.
Performing machine tending tasks hour after hour can lead to fatigue and, ultimately, errors that disrupt production. While conventional robotic machine tending may seem like a solution, it often presents safety risks to human workers and lacks the versatility needed for diverse tasks. Cobots, on the contrary, can be easily integrated into existing setups, work alongside human operators, and be adjusted for a wide range of applications. Over time, employees can focus on higher value tasks that mitigate monotony and the risk of injury, reducing staff turnover and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Save time and resources
WST Fab, a US-based contract manufacturer, faced an unexpected challenge when a major customer order was canceled just as their new UR10e cobot arrived. Thanks to the cobot's versatility and easy reprogramming, the team quickly repurposed it to handle new tasks. With multi-purpose fixturing and 3D-printed grippers, WST Fab redeployed the cobot on the same system, saving both time and resources.
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Reduce downtime
The UR5 cobots integrated with CNC machines by Go Fast Campers (GFC) in Montana helped this custom truck camper designer and manufacturer evolve from startup to industry leader. Powered by a unified UR software, these cobots can machine any part across multiple cells, enabling rapid production changes with minimal downtime. GFC now operates with just-in-time manufacturing, achieving 22 hours of daily machine time, including six hours unmanned.
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Increase production & ROI
To tackle a skilled labor shortage, high-precision parts manufacturer EMI integrated UR cobots with the modular acubez™ automation system to manage CNC, CMM, and laser marking tasks. This cobot-powered solution adds over 1,200 production hours per machine annually, boosting efficiency to 95% and delivering a rapid ROI within just 12-18 months.
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Automate Your Machine Tending with Universal Robots
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