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flexobot

Automation for the plastics industry

Standard robot cell or custom automation system

Industry: Plastics

Automation for the plastics industry

From injection moulding to the finished product.

Part removal, insert loading, inspection, assembly or packaging: we automate processes around the injection moulding machine. From individual process steps to integrated production solutions connecting multiple injection moulding machines with downstream processes.

For applications directly at the injection moulding machine, flexobot provides a compact, modular automation platform. For more complex processes, we develop custom automation systems tailored to the component, production process and manufacturing environment.

Automation in practice

  • Mit spitzen Fingern an der Spritzgießmaschine

From injection moulding to packaging

Multiple injection moulding machines intelligently connected: from precise handling of delicate parts to assembly, quality inspection and packaging.

6,000 parts per hour, reliably packaged

ingulating, stacking, bundling and case packing: an integrated packaging solution for medical plastic parts.

  • Automatisierte Kollektor-Fertigung mit flexobot im Einsatz bei maxon

Compact automation with flexobot

Loading, overmoulding and optical inspection: multiple process steps integrated into one compact, modular robotic cell.

More than 50 steps. One process.

From injection moulding and assembly to welding and inline quality inspection: complex production processes automated from start to finish.

Modular platform or custom-engineered solution

The right automation for your process.

Component, process, cycle time and production environment all place different demands on automation. That is why we consider the entire process and develop the right solution for each application.

A standardised platform, flexibly configured for each application.

  • Versatile: Part removal, insert loading, inspection, assembly, sorting and/or packaging.
  • Flexible: Interchangeable grippers and application plates for different processes and product variants.
  • Compact: At just one metre deep, flexobot fits neatly alongside the injection moulding machine.
  • Mobile: An optional air-cushion system allows the cell to be moved between different machines.

When multiple machines and process steps work together, we develop the automation for the entire production process.

  • Integrated automation: Parts are taken directly from one or more injection moulding machines and transferred to downstream processing, assembly, inspection or packaging without unnecessary intermediate storage.
  • Designed around the component: Application-specific grippers ensure reliable handling even at short cycle times and for delicate, intricate or geometrically complex parts.
  • Manufacturing steps fully integrated: Press-fitting, assembly and welding are incorporated into the same automated process as part removal from the injection moulding machine. In a one-piece flow, each component moves directly to the next process step without intermediate storage.
  • Quality inspection within the process: Machine vision and inspection systems check every component directly within the automation system. Reject parts are automatically removed, while inspection results are documented and, where required, can be traced back to the individual mould cavity.

Robotics, gripper technology, conveyor systems, machine vision and controls are coordinated with each other and with the specific production process.

Which processes would you like to automate?

From individual process steps to the entire process chain—the right automation solution

Part removal & insert loading

Part removal & insert loading

Direct part removal from single- and multi-cavity moulds · Feeding, preheating & loading parts for overmoulding · Sprue handling · Cavity-specific and Q-shot separation

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Inspection & quality assurance

Inspection & quality assurance

Optical and sensor-based inspection · Machine vision · 100% inline inspection · OK/NOK sorting · Traceability

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Assembly & processing

Assembly & processing

Joining · Press-fitting · Hot-plate & ultrasonic welding · Assembly of components · and more

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Handling & packaging

Handling & packaging

Feeding · Positioning · Transfer · Counting · Stacking · Bundling · Inserting interlayers · Packaging in cartons, bags, trays or thermoformed packaging

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Your application

Your application

Not every process fits neatly into a category. Tell us about your automation challenge.

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Automation for the plastics industry

From injection molding to the finished product.

Part removal, insert loading, inspection, assembly and packaging: with flexobot as a standard robot cell or a custom automation system.

Already in operation at medmix, maxon, Hauff and other plastics processors.

Your automation partner for plastics processing

From the first idea to reliable production.

Good solutions start with understanding.

Good solutions start with understanding.

Whether it is a medical device, toothbrush or electrical connector, we understand the processes around the injection moulding machine. This enables us to develop automation solutions that take parts directly from the machine, inspect them during the process and, depending on the application, take them all the way to the finished product: press-fitted, welded, assembled and packaged.

Tried-and-true technology. Tailored to your needs.

Tried-and-true technology. Tailored to your needs.

With flexobot, we offer a proven robotic cell for automation directly at the injection moulding machine. Where the process requires more, we develop a custom automation system. The result is not an off-the-shelf machine, but a solution that makes sense both technically and economically.

Responsibility beyond commissioning.

Responsibility beyond commissioning.

From the initial idea to well beyond commissioning, we support your project with dedicated contacts and direct communication. Mechanical engineering, robotics, machine vision and PLC engineering work closely together to ensure all elements of the automation system operate seamlessly as one.

The introduction of the flexobot robotic cell has transformed our production processes. Its high precision and efficiency now allow us to process the worm shafts fully automatically and further strengthen our competitiveness.

Jörg Vetter, Technical Manager, Hermann Hauff GmbH & Co KG

Thanks to robomotion’s innovative automation solution with 100% inline quality inspection, we can produce high-quality secretion bags around the clock with minimal staffing. Despite the complex assembly process, we achieve very high overall equipment effectiveness. This opens up new opportunities for us in the medical technology sector.

Matthias Gindele, Managing Director of Gindele GmbH

robomotion’s solution convinced us completely, as the products are handled precisely throughout the entire process, from part removal and assembly to quality inspection and packaging. We are very pleased that we chose robomotion. It enables us to offer our customers products that meet the highest quality standards using state-of-the-art production technology.

Laura Zwerenz, Senior Project Manager Industrialization

Thanks to the automation solution, we have fully optimised our quality inspection process. flexobot ensures stable production while saving space, time and costs.

Alexander Loos, Head of Operations and Supply Chain, medmix Switzerland AG

Working with robomotion was professional and reliable throughout, from fast implementation to smooth commissioning. The new system has noticeably increased our efficiency and strengthened our competitiveness in the international market. The technical support during ongoing operation also stands out for its responsiveness and expertise.

Patrick Jahn, Managing Director, Sanowa PlastoTec GmbH

With this solution from robomotion, we’re hitting several targets at once: our existing systems run in perfect sync without downtime – and even though the process is complex, the flexobot remains modular and versatile. That’s exactly what we need: automation that not only integrates seamlessly into our system but is also ready for whatever comes next.

Simon Rothenfluh, Production Engineer, maxon motor ag

Do you have an automation challenge?

Whether you need to automate a single process step at the injection moulding machine or create an integrated process all the way to the finished product, talk to us about your application.

Together, we will assess the requirements of your process and determine the automation approach that fits.