For decades, the power of industrial robotics has been limited by the complexity of a dynamic world, confining millions of robotic arms to repetitive, single-purpose tasks in highly controlled environments. With the Acteris platform, Trener Robotics (formerly T-Robotics) is fundamentally changing this paradigm. “By replacing procedural programming with pre-trained AI skills, we give robots the ability to understand and act with true intelligence learned from data extracted from humans, robots, and videos of industrial processes,” said Dr. Asad Tirmizi, co-founder and CEO of Trener Robotics.

Investment will accelerate AI models as the new standard for robot operations Trener Robotics today announced it has raised a $32 million Series A round of funding. Co-led by existing investor Engine Ventures and new investor IAG Capital Partners with participation from strategic investors Cadence and Geodesic Capital through Nikon’s NFocus Fund, the new capital brings Trener Robotics’ total funding to over $38 million. The funding will be used to support training Trener Robotics’ platform Acteris with new CNC machine tending knowledge, distribution expansion into new markets, and hiring talent to address rapidly scaling demand.

“This fresh capital allows us to further accelerate our mission to make AI models the new standard for robot operations, turning the millions of existing robots and tens of millions of robots yet to be deployed, into intelligent, self-learning teammates for manufacturers of all sizes,” said Tirmizi.

Unlike brittle, narrowly scripted systems or research-first generalist platforms, Acteris is a practical, shop-floor-proven solution. Trener Robotics’ first focus area is robotic CNC machine tending with other high-demand applications to follow in 2026. Machine shops using Acteris gain:

• A groundbreaking agentic user interface that enables robots to be controlled through natural conversation, intuitive task sequences, and high-fidelity simulation. It empowers any user, regardless of robotics expertise, to effortlessly run high-performance robotic applications.
• Part identification and handling even under adverse conditions.
• Optimized robot motions that react to changes, delivering unprecedented robustness. ● Intelligent collision avoidance and enhanced safety features that mimic common sense. ● Real-time production dashboards for performance monitoring.

Opportunity for integrators: Scaling automation without scaling complexity Trener Robotics has built rapid momentum with more than 15 solution and integration partners across Europe and the U.S. that now provide Acteris-powered turnkey solutions—including the robot, gripper, and software—all pre-integrated and production-ready. Acteris is currently directly compatible with ABB, Universal Robots, and FANUC, with more leading robot brands to follow.

“Our go-to-market strategy is to empower System Integrators and OEMs with a Robot AI skills platform for deploying and controlling robots across diverse industrial environments,” said Tirmizi. By utilizing standardized robot and application logic, Acteris provides a reduced programming burden, shorter project timelines, and a modern operator experience that aligns integrator productivity with end-customer quality. “This approach transforms one-off integrator projects into repeatable, scalable solutions designed for speed, consistency, and predictability,” said the Trener Robotics CEO, adding that the company is actively looking to expand its global integrator network.

Flexible automation in double-digit growth 

Dozens of strategic industrial players, from machine tool OEMs to hardware manufacturers, have already shown interest in exploring ways to embed Acteris into their systems. The market for flexible, adaptable automation is advancing at 14.3% CAGR, driven by persistent labor shortages, the demand for high-mix production, and rising operational costs that prompt manufacturers to seek solutions with a rapid return on investment. “When we co-led Trener Robotics’ seed round, we saw a team with a clear vision to solve one of the biggest bottlenecks in automation,” said Reed Sturtevant, General Partner at Engine Ventures. “Their execution and

ability to rapidly scale has been remarkable. This traction validates the software’s shift in the training model from traditional programming to embedding, pre-trained AI skills directly into robots.”

“The industrial automation market is at an inflection point, with Trener Robotics well positioned at the forefront of the AI-driven transformation,” said Dennis Sacha, Partner at IAG Capital Partners. “This technology is precisely what small and mid-sized enterprises globally need to become more competitive and efficient as AI redefines the future of manufacturing.”

Recent awards underscore momentum 

At the world’s largest machining tradeshow, EMO Hannover, Trener Robotics recently won the prestigious Machine Tool Innovation Award in recognition of its groundbreaking approach to robotics. In late 2024, Trener Robotics was selected as the winner in the ABB AI Startup Challenge, which accelerates the robotics and AI industries by seeking innovation across the three key areas of natural language programming, skill learning, and autonomous decision making.

For more on how Acteris simplifies daily robot operation for CNC machine shops and operators, join Trener Robotics’ free AI to accelerate your robot deployment webinar on March 3, co hosted with Universal Robots.

About Trener Robotics

Co-founded in 2024 by CEO Dr. Asad Tirmizi and CTO Dr. Lars Tingelstad, T-ROBOTICS (formerly T-ROBOTICS) is transforming robotics by combining advanced AI for intuitive programming with pre-trained skill models that are expert at specific tasks. The company’s software, Acteris, gives users unprecedented ease and capabilities for their robots, allowing them to think, adapt, and perform complex jobs. Headquartered in San Francisco (USA) and Trondheim (Norway), the Trener Robotics team consists of industry veterans whose experience spans leading companies in robotics and technology, including Universal Robots, ABB, Vicarious, Google, KUKA, Autodesk, and TikTok.

The Autotool Tech Day: Powered by KUKA Connexions event will equip Tier 1 suppliers, automotive OEMs, general industry and heavy machinery companies with the opportunity to learn about how KUKA Robotics is addressing the industry’s need for welding automation, part transportation and autonomous material handling. Running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM both days, the open house will provide visitors with opportunities to explore the solutions developed by KUKA and Autotool, while the Wednesday event will host seminars to educate visitors on the ways automation is creating opportunities throughout manufacturing.

KUKA System Partners like Autotool play a central role in delivering advanced automation solutions to manufacturers across North America. As system integrators, these partners provide industry expertise while collaborating closely with customers to assess their specific automation needs. These partnerships help implement custom solutions that address operational challenges and long-term growth for KUKA customers by incorporating KUKA’s portfolio of innovative robotics and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Autotool is an experienced integrator known for engineering complete automation systems for welding, joining, material handling and dispensing. With more than 30 years of experience, Autotool has developed the expertise necessary to design and build customized automated solutions tailored to meet each customer’s unique needs.

KUKA’s welding solutions include multiple robot systems like the KR CYBERTECH nano arc Edition robot. This robotic arm is well-suited for continuous-path applications such as simple arc welding and is available with reaches ranging from 1,441mm to 1,843mm to 2010mm. The KR CYBERTECH nano ARC Edition robot handles payloads of 6 kg and installs on floors or ceilings. The standard version uses a 50-millimeter hollow wrist with bearings on one side, while the Edition robot features a hollow wrist with bearings on both sides, a diameter of 46 mm and 0.04 mm repeatability. These low-maintenance robots are known for their speed and precision, as well as their adaptable design.

KUKA’s AMR offerings include the KMP 1500P, which features intelligence, safety and easy commissioning to navigate complex, dynamic environments with the SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) navigation method. The omnidirectional AMR platform autonomously navigates loads with QR code readers, and 3-D cameras to detect obstacles for predefined routes and rigid processes. KUKA’s omniMove drive technology allows the KMP 1500s to move in any direction from a standing position. The sophisticated wheel technology ensures precise positioning with an accuracy of +/- 5mm even in tight spaces. This results in space-saving and highly precise automation solutions for logistics. KUKA also provides smaller models such as the KMP 250P for those facilities that require more compact transport systems, as well as larger models like the KMP 3000P with a payload of 3,000 kg.

About KUKA

KUKA is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries – primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

Smart factories are becoming faster, safer, and more adaptable. The latest concepts in factory automation include Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0, and both depend on fast communication and accurate sensing to realize their full potential. In Autonomy Meets Intelligence: Enabling the Future of Factory Automation, ten industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have introduced unprecedented levels of adaptability to the factory floor. Through AI and ML, robots can now perceive their environment, recognize patterns, and make decisions based on real-time data. The eBook also highlights many of the products that STMicroelectronics offers that support the integration of AI and ML into industrial automation.

The STMicroelectronics STM32N6 microcontrollers, available from Mouser, feature ST’s proprietary Neural-ART Accelerator, specifically architected for embedded inference, delivering 600 times more machine-learning performance than existing high-end STM32 MCUs. The STM32N6’s performance makes it possible to run computer vision, audio processing, and sound analysis for applications at the edge, utilizing a Cortex-M55 MCU running at 800 MHz, a robust 4.2 MB embedded RAM that also includes a NeoChrom GPU alongside an H.264 hardware encoder, and a Helium M-Profile Vector Extension.

The ISM330BX 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) embeds a suite of advanced technologies to enable high accuracy positioning in 3D space, in-sensor AI computing, fast datalogging and sensor fusion, as well as analog input processing from external sensors. The IMU integrates an electrostatic sensor (Qvar) for intrinsic human interface capabilities. Combining these cutting-edge features, the ISM330BX enables new application functionality at minimal power consumption levels, opening possibilities for smarter, more efficient, and safer industrial environments, according to the Industry 5.0 conceptual framework.

The VL53L8CH time-of-flight (ToF) sensor offers critical data functionality for AI-driven applications. This multizone, ToF sensor outputs raw data in a compact and normalized histogram (CNH) format, offering major advantages for data-intensive AI applications. The VL53L8CH sensor’s algorithms and construction enable it to detect multiple objects within the field-of-view (FoV) with depth understanding and motion detection. This ensures immunity to environmental interference and robust performance, with over 60-cm crosstalk immunity.

The X-STM32MP-RBT01 is a microcontroller expansion board based on the STSPIN948 dual full-bridge motor driver. Featuring two STSPIN948 devices, the board can drive four DC motors simultaneously with up to 48 V power supply. When combined with the STM32MP157F-DK2 or STM32MP257F-DK discovery kit, the X-STM32MP-RBT01 enables prototyping of automation and robotic applications. The X-STM32MP-RBT01 also features a host of sensors, including a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope, a 3-axis magnetometer, a pressure sensor, and an 8×8 multizone ToF sensor, to be used for actualization.

As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser’s customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers’ designs, Mouser’s website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

Engineers can stay abreast of today’s exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser’s complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser’s email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive.

RoboDK, the company known for its powerful and accessible robot programming tools, has launched RoboDK Academy: a free, self-paced online training platform designed to make industrial robot programming skills more accessible than ever. The platform combines hands-on projects, step-by-step tutorials, and video walkthroughs to teach programming skills through simulation and offline programming, from beginner to advanced levels.

“Automation and robotics adoption is accelerating to address labor shortages,” said Albert Nubiola, RoboDK’s CEO, “but there’s a global shortage of skilled robotics talent. With RoboDK Academy, we aim to upskill workers and support this transition.”

Meeting the Global Need for Skilled Robot Programmers

As automation adoption has increased globally, industries are facing a new challenge: a shortage of skilled robot programmers.

Gone are the days when robot programming skills were only required by large automotive manufacturers and specialist robot integrators. With robot use spreading to sectors like logistics, healthcare, and Small-to-Medium Enterprises, a lack of robot programmers is now becoming a bottleneck for many companies. Robot orders in the food and consumer goods industries surged by 65% in 2024.

“Global demand for robot education is growing,” said Samuel Bertrand, RoboDK’s General Manager. “This is partly due to school curriculum initiatives and upskilling programs that support manufacturing and automation, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.”

Despite this growing demand for robot education, there remains a major gap in accessible, industry-relevant training. Many existing programs are costly, limited to proprietary systems, or require access to expensive hardware. RoboDK Academy addresses this gap by offering free, self-paced training focused on the programming skills in highest demand.

RoboDK Academy: An Accessible, Free Platform for Learning Industrial Robot Programming

RoboDK Academy is an online learning platform focused on simulation and offline programming. Aimed at making robotics and automation more accessible for everyone, it is perfect for engineers, automation professionals, students and educators who want to build their robotic knowledge and get the most value from the RoboDK software.

Unlike many traditional training programs, RoboDK Academy doesn’t require access to expensive hardware and resources. The platform and its courses emphasize software-driven, hands-on learning. Offered entirely for free and compatible with the RoboDK software’s free trial, the Academy lowers the barrier to entry for anyone looking to build practical skills in automation.

Courses range from beginner to advanced, combining video tutorials, step-by-step exercises, and interactive projects. Upon completion of a course, learners receive a certificate, helping them validate their new skills in the job market or within their organizations.

Practical, accessible, software-driven learning

The RoboDK Academy’s design is guided by a clear educational philosophy built on four core values:

• • Practical over theoretical – Each course is built around real-world tasks and scenarios that are most in demand, ensuring learners build skills they can apply immediately in professional environments.
  • Accessible to all – With free access, no need for physical robots, and multi-language support, RoboDK Academy makes robot programming education available to anyone, anywhere.
  • Software-driven learning – Simulation and offline programming form the core of the learning experience. This reduces the need to invest in expensive hardware from the start.
  • Cross-industry transferability – The skills taught in RoboDK Academy are not tied to one robot brand or industry. Whatever their industry, the training equips learners for a wide range of use cases.

By focusing on these values, RoboDK Academy aims to create not just a training platform, but a launchpad for the next generation of skilled automation professionals.

Self-Paced Courses with Hands-On Simulation Using RoboDK Software

RoboDK Academy launches with a catalog of foundational courses and plans to grow them further. These are highly practical, hands-on courses designed to make industrial robot programming approachable and practical. Each course walks learners through realistic applications using the RoboDK software, combining video walkthroughs, simulation files, and step-by-step instructions.

One example is the Pick and Place course, which introduces the key concepts of this core robotic application through progressively advanced modules.

In the Pick and Place course, learners gain competencies in:

• Setting up a basic pick and place station.
• Using object attachment and detachment features.
• Creating and looping pick and place programs.
• Avoiding common simulation mistakes.
• Building subprograms for complex object organization tasks.

The course concludes with a bonus challenge that helps consolidate skills in planning and programming a fully simulated robotic cell.

Like all RoboDK Academy courses, it’s designed to be self-paced, accessible, and grounded in real-world scenarios.

Future Plans

RoboDK Academy is just getting started. The company plans to expand the platform’s course catalog, covering more advanced topics in industrial automation, simulation, and robot integration. They also have plans to extend language support and partner with institutions worldwide to expand the reach of the platform.

In the long term, RoboDK envisions the Academy as a global hub for robotics learning—where anyone, regardless of background or location, can gain in-demand automation skills and contribute to the future of industry. As the robotics landscape evolves, the Academy will continue to grow with it, lowering barriers and empowering the next generation of robot professionals.

About RoboDK

Founded by Albert Nubiola in January 2015, RoboDK is a spin-off company from the highly prestigious CoRo laboratory at ETS University in Montreal, Canada. RoboDK software brings powerful robotics simulation and programming capabilities to companies large and small and to coders and non-coders alike. Today, it supports more than 1200 robots from over 80 manufacturers, including ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, Stäubli, and Universal Robots.

KUKA System Partners play a central role in delivering advanced automation solutions to manufacturers across North America. As system integrators, these partners provide industry expertise while collaborating closely with customers to assess their specific automation needs. These partners help implement custom solutions that address operational challenges and long-term growth for KUKA customers by incorporating KUKA’s portfolio of innovative robotics and Industry 4.0 technologies.

KUKA’s advanced autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and industrial robot technology were showcased with customer success stories from Assurant, MillerKnoll and AndyRobot, highlighting how KUKA automation enables successful production and makes their applications possible. Assurant, for example, is able to process more than 10 million refurbished phones annually in a single plant with the assistance of KUKA AMRs and industrial robots, while MillerKnoll utilizes mobile automation from KUKA to support its intralogistics operations.

Keynote presentations on automation’s role in advanced manufacturing were given by some of the foremost leaders in North American manufacturing and technology. Representatives from NVIDIA, Microsoft and Nextracker provided attendees with insights and expertise on how automation will continue to assume an increasingly dominant position across the board in manufacturing. Integrators serving the Tier 1 automotive industry also discussed the current market of this sector and how their partnership with KUKA strengthens their continued success in automotive manufacturing.

KUKA Connexions 2025 also provided a platform to display several new KUKA technology solutions, including KUKA Simulation Assistant, KUKA Xpert AI, KR C5-2 controller and the iiQKA.OS2.

KUKA Simulation Assistant allows users to quickly simulate and test new automation solutions and production processes with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) through their my.KUKA customer platform. In addition to virtually validating and optimizing new processes, customers can also use their my.KUKA account to access the AI-assisted KUKA Xpert, a knowledge management tool that offers comprehensive technical information specifically for service technicians, planners, programmers, operators and engineers alike.

KUKA’s iiQKA.OS2 combines the best of two worlds – the proven core of the KUKA.SystemSoftware (KSS) and the modern user interface with modular safety – meeting important automation requirements by enabling the simulation of multiple robots and their peripherals. Backed by decades of development experience and built with a contemporary tech stack using the latest web technologies, the new OS delivers expanded functionality, enhanced user experience, and streamlined workflows. It can also detect errors at an early stage due to its various engineering functions such as simulation, offline programming, and comprehensive tests in a virtual environment, making automation easier through drastically reducing risk and its overall cost.

KUKA’s KR C5 industrial robot controller brings maximum performance, connectivity, and flexibility to automation with seamless integration to existing infrastructures. Its modular, space-saving design with easy installation and low energy consumption ensures highly efficient performance while simultaneously conserving resources.

KUKA also hosted an awards banquet during the event to celebrate its KUKA System Partners from Mexico, Canada and the United States. FOCUS Integration, a robotic palletizing and automation company located in Westland, Michigan, received the award for Partner of the Year for the North American region.

All KUKA automation solutions, including those shown during KUKA Connexions, are backed by the company’s expert service and support for training, complete system engineering and simulation, readily available spare parts, robot refurbishment and more, all of which are easily accessible through the my.KUKA.com site.

For more information about KUKA’s System Partner Program, visit the system partner web page.

About KUKA

KUKA is an international automation group with sales of around EUR 3.7 billion and approximately 15,000 employees. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of intelligent, resource-saving automation solutions, KUKA offers industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) including controllers, software, and cloud-based digital services, as well as fully networked production systems for various industries – primarily for markets such as automotive with a focus on e-mobility & battery, electronics, metal & plastic, consumer goods, food, e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. The company is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

As proud sponsors of Frog Force 503, BLM GROUP USA hosted 25 student participants and team coaches at its Solution Center in their North American headquarters. The students

observed and participated in live demonstrations of the new LTX tube laser, the ProBend 205-60 press brake, the LS7 sheet laser and its proprietary ArTube software.

“As a team sponsor, watching the Frog Force 503 team pour passion into the maintenance and development of their robot in the 2025 season was an incredible experience,” says Kenny Criger, applications manager at BLM GROUP USA. “The budding engineers from Novi High School show a lot of creativity, and we hope this visit opens their eyes to new possibilities for robot development in the 2026 season. Given our proximity, the BLM GROUP USA team is excited for the opportunity to actively contribute to the students in our community.”

“This tour was amazing,” says Konark Sahoo, Electrical Group Lead of Frog Force 503. “I think a lot of this technology is stuff that other robotics teams would really desire every season. I’m really excited and I’m really thankful we got to visit.”

The visit marks an important step of what both groups hope will become a long-lasting partnership centered around education, engineering and real-world problem-solving skills.

About BLM GROUP

BLM GROUP is a global leader in tube and sheet metal machine solutions. Its product portfolio includes tube lasers, 5-axis lasers, sheet lasers, press brakes, tube benders, wire benders, end-formers and cold saws. The company has more than 60 years of experience and thousands of applications globally and serves customers in the United States and Canada from its North American headquarters, located in Novi, Michigan.

About Frog Force 503

Founded in 2001, Frog Force 503 is a FIRST Robotics competition team based at Novi High School in Michigan. With the mission to motivate and educate students to obtain real-world team building, engineering, finance, marketing and other useful skills, the team is “A Leap Ahead” with practical and applied robotics development.

Offering a diverse selection of FANUC’s CRX line of cobot systems, Cobot and Go is an easy-to-navigate starting point that makes searching for pre-engineered solutions by application, robot model or Authorized System Integrator both intuitive and informative.

Cobots have long been touted as the gateway to automation. Safe to work alongside humans, easy to program, and more affordable than industrial robots, cobots serve as the solution to many of today’s manufacturing floor challenges, even in high-mix, low-volume scenarios. When integrated into a standardized system, these systems often offer additional advantages, including occupying a small footprint, optimizing space, or maximizing flexibility by mounting a cobot to a moveable cart or autonomous mobile robot.

“Tackling a variety of common industry challenges, today’s pre-engineered solutions offer ‘off the shelf’ standardization that has the potential to significantly accelerate customer ROI,” says Jerry Perez, manager, FANUC America. “When paired with our reliable line of CRX cobots, businesses of all types can be up and running quickly, with the added benefit of FANUC’s reliability, efficiency and customer service behind every purchase.”

Currently available standardized solutions meet a variety of application needs, including palletizing, machine tending, welding, and inspection, among others.

In addition to integrator-developed resources, FANUC America provides a variety of educational materials and training to support new-to-automation businesses. Interested manufacturers and customers can find cobot basic training modules on the CRX e-Learning site, as well as more technical tutorials in the all-new Tech Transfer portal—a free learning resource created by FANUC engineers.

Offering eight years of service-free maintenance, the CRX line of cobots are safe, flexible, quick to implement, and easy to program. Available in payloads up to 30 kg, with reach of up to 1889 mm, the CRX line services all industries and can perform an unlimited number of applications. Models specific to painting, as well as food-grade cobots, are available to meet unique industry criteria.

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, provides industry-leading CNC systems, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs. FANUC’s innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers maximize efficiency and maintain a competitive edge. FANUC America is headquartered at 3900 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, and has facilities throughout North and South America.

“The key to modernizing U.S. manufacturing isn’t only in breakthrough technology — that’s only the first step — it’s driving widespread accessibility and adoption of robotics and continued investment in building a skilled workforce to operate it,” said Saman Farid, Formic’s Founder and CEO. “NAIA’s commitment to create more manufacturing jobs and push the U.S. to make up a greater share of global manufacturing production aligns perfectly with Formic’s mission and goals.”

By joining NAIA, Formic will work alongside other innovators like Dirac, Palantir, and Atomic Industries to further the advancement of U.S. manufacturing and workforce development. Formic has already trained over 1,000 employees at factories across the U.S. that have deployed Formic robots, transitioning workers who once packed and stacked boxes to operate automation systems and focus on more dynamic business tasks. Through upskilling employees, Formic is creating vertical career trajectories across the manufacturing sector and improving facility ergonomics, while driving productivity, safety, and quality improvement.

“We joined NAIA to work alongside companies like Formic who have priorities that extend beyond pure business profitability and goals but speak to a greater need to grow the current U.S. manufacturing sector,” said Filip Aronshtein, Founder and CEO of Dirac. “Stabilizing and scaling our national capabilities around energy, manufacturing, and supply chain will ensure our ability to respond quickly to the country’s needs now or in the future.”

By uniting with NAIA, Formic will help bolster the U.S. share of global manufacturing production from 15% to 30% by 2035 through automation accessibility. With Formic, manufacturers can rapidly and painlessly deploy essential automation on the factory floor, closing labor gaps across hard-to-fill second and third shifts, creating a workforce with 99.8% uptime, and reducing safety incidents by nearly 100%. This is a solution that’s scalable right now for all U.S. manufacturers, reflected in Formic’s 300%+ growth in 2024 and recent milestone of 250,000 production hours.

“Formic has changed the way more than 100 factories operate in the U.S. and has been a trailblazing example of how technology investments and automation will reindustrialize U.S. manufacturing,” said Austin Bishop, the CEO of NAIA. “We’re thrilled that they’ve joined forces with NAIA and know they will play a central role in achieving our goals moving forward.”

About Formic

Formic was founded in 2020 to accelerate the accessibility of automation across American manufacturing by delivering the positive outcomes that robotic automation enables: more capacity, consistency, and reliability; less cost, downtime, and worker safety issues. Our Full Service Automation program includes 24/7 technical support, 100% maintenance coverage, and guaranteed performance rates. Our product is productivity, and our robotic systems are a consistently dependable employee in facilities struggling with ongoing labor shortages and production downtime.

BEHRINGER’s HBE511A Dynamic is highly versatile, efficiently handling profiles, tubes, and solid materials. Its wide-opening full enclosure design ensures uncompromising work protection without sacrificing accessibility, making it a safe and practical choice for various industrial applications. The bandsaw’s low energy consumption contributes to energy saving production, aligning with modern sustainability goals.

The HBE511A Dynamic features BEHRINGER’s in-house manufactured cast iron band guiding parts that provide superior vibration damping directly at the cutting edge, significantly extending tool life. The machine’s Auto-Feed-Control (AFC) system utilizes an extensive material database, including tempering and electro-slag remelting (ESR) data, to automatically calculate optimal saw feed and cutting speed values. This ensures precision across a wide spectrum of materials and contributes to the bandsaw’s energy efficiency, achieving approximately 30% reduction in energy consumption compared to its predecessor.

The bandsaw’s portal-design guide system combines a stable, low-vibration saw frame with a linear guide system to enhance precision, guarantee exceptional results, and maximize service life. The servo downfeed system, consisting of a ball screw and servo motor, significantly reduces idle times and enhances feed precision, resulting in higher cutting performance and extended band life. Similarly, the servo-driven material feeding gripper assures tight and repeatable length tolerances.

The HBE511A Dynamic showcases an impressive array of cutting capabilities. With a cutting range of 20.1 inches for round materials and 20.1 x 20.1 inches for flat materials at 90°, the bandsaw effortlessly handles large workpieces, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications. It also maintains precision for smaller cuts, accurately processing round materials as small as 0.4 inches in diameter and flat materials down to 0.4 x 0.3 inches. Versatility in handling both large and small cuts on a single machine increases productivity by reducing the need for multiple specialized saws, lowers costs, and improves workflow efficiency. The HBE511A Dynamic’s ability to maintain accuracy across various material sizes minimizes waste, contributing to more economical and sustainable manufacturing processes.

BEHRINGER has prioritized user-friendliness in the HBE511A Dynamic’s design. All functions can be easily operated via an intuitive touch interface. The electrically driven chip brush, featuring a quick-change device for tool-free brush changes, protects saw band teeth through a special engagement angle. A double clamping vice offers enhanced process reliability, especially for bundle cutting or single cuts.

The dynamic sawing process significantly increases cutting performance by up to 50%, depending on the material, boosting overall output. The sawing expertise embedded in the machine control system allows for easy adaptation of production to changing requirements, ensuring scalable production capabilities.

With its combination of economic efficiency, versatility, precision, and user-centric design, the BEHRINGER HBE511A Dynamic horizontal bandsaw represents a significant advancement in metalworking technology. It stands ready to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing, reinforcing BEHRINGER’s position as an industry innovator in resource-saving and high-performance bandsawing solutions.

About BEHRINGER Saws

Behringer Saws Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of high-performance sawing technology and structural fabricating equipment, serving the North American market from its headquarters in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. The facility features a comprehensive inventory of finished products and parts, as well as a skilled team capable of customizing standard models to meet specific customer requirements, enabling reduced lead times and superior service levels. Supported by a dedicated field service division, Behringer Saws Inc. delivers seamless equipment integration. Each installation includes expert setup and comprehensive operator training, ensuring optimal performance and fully validated commissioning at customer sites.