Robot Integration
Complete robot cell integration from concept through production. Mechanical coordination, electrical design, programming, vision systems, and end-of-arm tooling. FANUC, KUKA, and ABB platforms.
What We Do
We can provide turnkey cells (design, build, install) or integrate customer-furnished robots into existing lines. We work with your preferred mechanical partners or bring our own.
From standalone palletizers to coordinated multi-robot welding lines, we handle the full scope so you have one integrator and one point of responsibility.
🤖 Robot Platforms
- FANUC
- KUKA
- ABB
⚙️ Applications
- Material handling & palletizing
- Machine tending (CNC, press, molding)
- Welding (MIG, TIG, spot)
- Assembly & pick-and-place
- Custom applications
Capability
For procurement and vendor evaluation
Scope of Work
Complete robot cell integration from concept through production. We handle mechanical coordination, electrical design, programming, vision systems, end-of-arm tooling integration, and safety system implementation.
Engagement Options
- Turnkey cells - we design, build, and install
- Integration of customer-furnished robots
- Programming and commissioning only
- Vision system integration
- End-of-arm tooling design and integration
Capacity
For plant managers and operations leadership
Project Scale
Single robot cells to multi-robot coordinated systems. Typical cell integration runs $150K-$400K depending on complexity, application, and ancillary equipment. We've integrated standalone palletizers and coordinated 6-robot welding lines.
Timeline
Standard robot cell integration: 12-20 weeks from PO to production, depending on equipment lead times and application complexity. We can accelerate for critical projects, but we won't compress timelines at the expense of quality.
What's Included
Mechanical installation coordination, electrical panel design and build, robot programming, PLC integration, safety system design and validation, operator training, and production support during ramp-up. One integrator, one responsibility.
Risk Mitigation
We don't disappear during startup issues. Production support is included until you're running at target rate. We're not done when the robot moves - we're done when you're making parts.
Sustainability
For maintenance managers and technicians
Not a Black Box
Robots get a bad reputation because they're often installed as black boxes. We don't do that. Your maintenance team gets full documentation: I/O maps, program backups, calibration procedures, and fault recovery guides.
Backup Procedures
Complete system backups including programs, system variables, I/O configurations, and calibration data. Documented recovery procedures. Your team can restore a controller from backup without calling us.
Practical Training
We train your team on the stuff that actually breaks: servo faults, brake wear, cable management issues, collision recovery. Not a vendor sales pitch - practical maintenance knowledge.
Spare Parts
We'll provide a recommended spare parts list specific to your installation. Not a generic FANUC list - the actual parts for your cell, prioritized by likelihood of failure.
Integration with Your Systems
Robot faults propagate to your PLC with meaningful diagnostic information, not just "Robot Fault." Operators know what happened. Maintenance knows where to look.
Credibility
For controls engineers and technical evaluators
Programming Approach
Production-ready programs, not teach-pendant-only hacks. Background logic for I/O coordination, register-based recipe handling, proper error recovery routines. We use the right motion type for the application - J moves aren't always the answer.
FANUC Specifics
iRVision configuration and calibration. Dual Check Safety (DCS) implementation. Socket messaging for line-level coordination. Karel for complex logic when TP can't cut it. We know the difference between PR[], R[], and when to use each.
KUKA Specifics
WorkVisual configuration, SafeOperation setup, Ethernet KRL for PLC communication. We can work in KRL and inline forms as needed.
Multi-Robot Coordination
Multi-robot coordination via interference zones and handshaking. Robot-to-PLC communication protocols that don't bottleneck cycle time. We've debugged the timing issues that happen when robots and PLCs don't agree on who's in charge.
Ready to Discuss Your Robot Project?
Whether you need a turnkey cell or help integrating customer-furnished equipment, let's talk.
