Robot Application Guides

Every automation project starts with a question: can this process be done by a robot? These guides answer that question for the most common applications in UK manufacturing — from palletising and machine tending to welding, inspection and much more. Each of these guides covers how the technology works, what a project typically costs, and how long an automation project takes to deliver. If you're ready to find a specialist, our Project Matcher connects you with UK integrators in under three minutes.

Cobot Palletising: End-of-Line Automation with Collaborative Robots

Cobot palletising is an increasingly popular way for UK manufacturers to automate the repetitive task of stacking boxes,…

Cobot Welding Systems UK: Costs, ROI & Suppliers [2026]

Cobot welding systems in the UK can typically cost between £30,000 and £150,000+, the exact figure is very dependent on…

Collaborative Robots UK: Cobot Automation Guide for Manufacturing [2026]

Most UK manufacturers who've looked at collaborative robots and decided they aren't for them were looking at the wrong a…

Machine Tending Robots UK: Costs, Systems & Integrators [2026]

A CNC machine's output depends on more than its programmed machining time. Every part also needs to be unloaded, replace…

Robot Palletising UK: Automating End-of-Line Stacking

Most production lines in the UK still end the same way they did 30 years ago with a person or persons lifting boxes onto…

Robotic Pick and Place UK: Automation Guide

Robotic pick and place automates the repetitive movement of products, components or parts from one location to another.…

Robotic Welding Systems (UK Guide): Costs, ROI & Suppliers [2026]

Finding and retaining skilled welders is a growing challenge for many UK manufacturers. Robotic welding can help automat…

Warehouse AMR Guide: Autonomous Mobile Robots UK [2026]

UK warehouses are running out of people and running out of time. The transport and storage sector has recorded some of t…

Warehouse Robotics UK: A Buyer’s Guide to Automation Systems

UK warehouse operators continue to face recruitment and retention challenges. Robots don't fix the people problem entire…