Collaborative Robots (Cobots) for Small Factories, Packaging and Labs
COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS
Cobots are compact robot arms designed to work near people after a risk assessment. They suit small and medium manufacturers, packaging lines and laboratories that want automation without a large fenced robot cell. We source the arm, tooling and accessories, and coordinate integration with technical partners.
Start With the Application
A cobot project is defined by the task: the part, the cycle time, the payload and reach, and the tooling at the end of the arm.
Common Cobot Applications
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Machine tending
Loading and unloading CNC machines, presses and injection moulding machines.
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Packaging and palletising
Pick-and-place into boxes, case packing and end-of-line palletising.
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Laboratory automation
Sample handling, pipetting support and repetitive bench tasks in testing and research labs.
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Assembly, screwdriving and quality checks
Repetitive assembly steps, fastening and vision-based inspection.
What We Source for a Cobot Cell
Categories describe what we can help source. Specific models, configurations and terms are confirmed per request.
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Cobot arms
Arms selected by payload, reach, repeatability and protection rating.
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End-of-arm tooling
Electric and vacuum grippers, screwdrivers and tool changers.
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Vision and sensors
Cameras and sensors for part location, inspection and safety monitoring.
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Mounting and safety accessories
Pedestals, mobile bases, safety scanners and guarding where the risk assessment needs it.
What We Check Before Recommending a Cobot
- Part dimensions, weight and material
- Required cycle time and shift pattern
- Reach, payload and mounting position
- Risk assessment and safety requirements
- Interfaces to existing machines and PLCs
- Operator training needs
How We Work
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Define the application
Share the site, the task and the outcome you need. We clarify the requirement, constraints and success measures.
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Source suitable options
We shortlist robot categories and configurations that fit the application, and confirm availability for your country.
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Coordinate technical partners
We line up a technical partner for site survey, mapping, integration and commissioning, as agreed in the quotation.
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Pilot or deliver
Start with a short pilot where it helps, or proceed to supply and coordinated deployment.
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Support and scale
After-sales support, spares and fleet growth are coordinated with the technical partner under agreed terms.
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Have a Robotics or Automation Requirement?
Share the country, the application, the quantity and your timeline. We review it, coordinate with technical partners and reply with suitable options.
Collaborative Robots (Cobots) — Questions and Answers
01Can a cobot work without a safety fence?
Cobots are designed for collaborative work, but the whole application must pass a risk assessment. Sharp tools, heavy parts or high speeds can still require guarding or safety scanners.
02Who programs the cobot?
Programming and commissioning are coordinated with a technical partner as part of the project scope. Many cobots also allow trained operators to adjust simple tasks.
03Is a cobot suitable for a small factory?
Often yes. Cobots need less floor space than traditional industrial robots and can be redeployed between tasks.