Manrobotik provides modular robotic welding platforms for gas‑shielded (GMAW/TIG) and spot welding, offering single‑ to multi‑axis arms, gantry and Cartesian systems with sub‑millimeter positioning accuracy. The robots integrate via EtherCAT, PROFINET and OPC UA to PLC and MES environments, include real‑time sensor monitoring and closed‑loop control, and support offline programming and modular peripherals for rapid changeover in automotive, aerospace, and heavy‑equipment manufacturing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers that rely on automated welding often face limited flexibility and inconsistent weld quality because traditional stationary welding stations lack precise multi‑axis positioning and seamless integration with plant control systems. This results in longer changeover times, higher scrap rates, and reduced overall equipment effectiveness.
Solution
Manrobotik delivers modular robotic welding platforms that cover both gas‑shielded (GMAW/TIG) and spot welding processes. The product line includes single‑, dual‑ and multi‑axis robots as well as gantry and Cartesian positioning systems, each engineered for high‑precision trajectory control and repeatable weld parameters. Integrated peripheral equipment and control fixtures enable direct connection to standard industrial networks such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA, allowing the robots to be coordinated with PLCs and MES solutions. Real‑time monitoring of welding current, voltage, and torch pose feeds closed‑loop quality control algorithms, while offline programming and simulation tools accelerate cell commissioning and program changes. The modular architecture lets customers scale from small‑part stations to large‑scale structural welding cells without major retooling. Custom engineering services tailor mechanical layouts, end‑effector designs, and software interfaces to specific production requirements, ensuring a tight fit with existing automation lines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, and contract fabricators that require high‑throughput, repeatable welding cells integrated into automated production lines.
Features
- Gas‑shielded (GMAW/TIG) and spot welding heads with interchangeable torch adapters for diverse material thicknesses
- Single, dual, and multi‑axis robotic arms plus gantry/Cartesian platforms delivering sub‑millimeter positioning accuracy
- EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA compatible control interfaces for seamless PLC and MES integration
- Real‑time sensor suite (current, voltage, arc length, torch pose) with built‑in data logging for closed‑loop process control
- Offline programming environment with 3‑D simulation and rapid‑changeover workflow tools
- Modular peripheral system library (feeders, conveyors, fixturing) that can be reconfigured for different part geometries
- Custom engineering service for cell layout optimization, end‑effector design, and software API extensions