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GROB at AMB 2026
From September 15-19, in Stuttgart, the company will debut the GP1350 milling center and GRC-M60 robot cell to demonstrate advanced, digitalized manufacturing solutions for large-scale production.
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GROB and industrial software partners have integrated robotic handling with digital manufacturing networks to optimize high-precision part production. This technical system combines portal milling centers, modular automation cells, and manufacturing execution systems to stabilize machine utilization and reduce setup times.
Operational challenges in large-component manufacturing
The production of large, complex industrial components requires rigid machining platforms to damp structural vibrations and maintain mechanical tolerances. However, high-precision machining centers often face low utilization rates due to manual loading processes, complex clamping geometries, and fragmented production data. Addressing these efficiency losses requires a systematic approach that links mechanical axis speed with automated material handling and unified data architectures.
Automated material handling and mechanical specifications
To automate large-part production, GROB-WERKE has deployed the GP1350 5-axis portal milling machining center alongside the GRC-M60 modular robot cell. The machining center utilizes a stable gantry design to damp structural vibrations during heavy cutting operations, while the 5-axis configuration allows operators to complete complex geometries within a single clamping cycle.
Material handling is managed by the GRC-M60 robot cell, which acts as a modular automation interface. The robot cell handles part transfer directly into the machine workspace, reducing idle times between production cycles. This modular automation layout allows the cell to be integrated into existing shop floor layouts or expanded for scaled series production.
Digital infrastructure and execution logic
The mechanical system operates under the control of unified digital infrastructure, utilizing the COSERA manufacturing execution system (MES) and a fully integrated tool management system. The architecture relies on standard industrial communication interfaces to connect the physical machine tool, the robotic cell, and the central planning software.
- Process Transparency: The MES tracks and displays real-time production data, mapping machine status, cycle times, and resource utilization.
- Tool Management: The integrated tool system monitors tool wear and resource availability, scheduling preventive maintenance and tool changes without stopping the production line.
- Idle State Prevention: By matching scheduled job orders with real-time tool availability and robotic part loading, the digital system minimizes unplanned machine downtime.
Production testing and application areas
The integrated system will be demonstrated under operational conditions at the AMB trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, from September 15–19, 2026 (Hall 10, Booth C12). The system is targeted at high-precision, demanding sectors including industrial automation, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. Through the combination of rigid 5-axis kinematics, automated robotic loading, and MES data routing, the system provides a predictable framework for both small-batch manufacturing and high-volume automated series production.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
www.grobgroup.com
The integrated system will be demonstrated under operational conditions at the AMB trade show in Stuttgart, Germany, from September 15–19, 2026 (Hall 10, Booth C12). The system is targeted at high-precision, demanding sectors including industrial automation, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. Through the combination of rigid 5-axis kinematics, automated robotic loading, and MES data routing, the system provides a predictable framework for both small-batch manufacturing and high-volume automated series production.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
www.grobgroup.com
