Machine Tending
Smart, people-focused automation that streamlines machine loading and unloading—freeing up your team and improving production efficiency.
About Machine Tending
Machine tending is one of the most practical, people-centered ways to automate a manufacturing process.
Rather than replacing people, automation steps in to handle the repetitive, time-consuming tasks—like loading and unloading parts from CNCs, presses, or other machines—so your team can focus on higher-value work.
- Robots don’t replace your operators—they support them.
- Efficiency increases, output improves, and safety gets a boost.
- Your skilled team is freed up for more important tasks.
“Automation is not about replacing people. It's about replacing tasks.”
— Stewart Butterfield, CEO of Slack
“Automation is not a replacement for humans; it is a tool to amplify human potential.”
— Unknown
What’s Included in Our Machine Tending Solutions?
- Custom robotic systems to load, unload, and reposition parts in sync with your machinery
- Collaborative robot (cobot) options for safe, flexible deployment in tighter spaces
- Seamless integration with your CNCs, mills, lathes, presses, or other equipment
- Quick-change tooling and intuitive HMIs for easy operation and fast training
- Safety features that ensure a smooth interaction between robots and your team
- Minimal downtime installation with full testing and support from our team
Whether you're starting small or ready for a full-scale solution, IME designs systems that amplify the skills you already have—and help your team do more.
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