Flexible Manufacturing Systems for Maximum Productivity and Scalable Automation
For decades, companies around the world have relied on GROB’s automation solutions for small-, medium-, and large-volume production. Our flexible manufacturing systems combine machining technology, automation, and intelligent material handling into a seamless production system.
Custom Manufacturing Solutions for Every Production Need
From pallet storage systems to modular manufacturing systems and turnkey production lines, GROB develops customized solutions for highly dynamic production environments.
- Tasking and automation from a single source
- Flexible scaling as capacities increase
- Reduced lead times and higher machine availability
- Turnkey project management with centralized responsibility
- Modular expandability to meet future production requirements
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Every production process places different demands on automation, material flow, and machining technology. That is why GROB develops custom manufacturing systems that are precisely tailored to components, production volumes, and processes.
The system examples shown illustrate the range of possible solutions—from flexible pallet storage systems and automation systems for machining centers to highly automated production lines with AGVs featuring integrated peripherals and measurement technology.
Thanks to modular system architecture, capacities can be flexibly expanded, processes efficiently networked, and future production requirements sustainably accommodated.
- Integration of External Peripherals and Additional Processes
- Flexible layout and installation options
- Modularly expandable system
- Combination of raw parts storage and pallet storage
- Automated tool and workpiece flow
- Optimized material logistics within production
Turnkey Production Lines
The production line shown here was developed for the task of machining gearbox and clutch housings. GROB handled the complete design, manufacturing, and integration of all machining and automation components.
The result is a highly dynamic production solution with end-to-end process automation.
Advantages of GROB's Flexible Manufacturing Systems
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Automated mass production
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Reduction in manual interventions
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Optimized production logistics
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Greater process stability
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Maximum machine availability
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Flexible expansion options
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Global service & support structures
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High energy & resource efficiency
References & Real-World Examples
GROB is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of manufacturing and automation systems for industrial mass production.
Its many years of experience in developing complex manufacturing systems, combined with comprehensive in-house expertise—from machine design to automation—enable the delivery of integrated and technically coordinated turnkey solutions.
Since 2009, Endurance SpA and GROB have maintained a close, strategic partnership in the field of powertrain components. In the video, Andrea Tarditi, Technical Director at Endurance, explains how technical expertise, reliable project management, and a trusting collaboration have contributed to their shared success.
A special milestone: the 100th GROB machine at Endurance—and the company is already looking ahead toward the 200th machine.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About GROB's Flexible Manufacturing Systems
A flexible manufacturing system is an automated production system capable of processing different parts and manufacturing processes within a single facility. It combines machine tools, automation, warehousing technology, and material handling into an integrated solution.
Flexible manufacturing systems increase productivity, reduce setup times, and enable cost-effective production with varying batch sizes. At the same time, they improve machine availability and process reliability.
The flow of parts is automatically controlled using pallet storage systems, storage and retrieval machines, conveyor systems, or robots. Parts are automatically transported between machining stations, storage areas, and setup stations.
Yes. GROB's systems are based on modular designs and can be expanded with additional machining centers, storage units, or automation modules as production requirements increase.
A turnkey solution includes the complete planning, design, manufacturing, integration, and commissioning of a production facility by a single provider.
Thanks to automated material supply, tool management, and intelligent control systems, flexible manufacturing systems can operate autonomously even outside of regular production hours.
From the mold and and mold industry to medical technology and the automotive industry, all the way to semiconductors and aerospace—we transform complex manufacturing requirements into highly efficient production processes.
