Robotics & Robotic Accessories

TL Aerotek grew from a small shop into a larger precision-components operation by combining Expand Machinery systems with Mitsubishi Electric automation and LoadMate Plus robotic machine tending.

Manufacturers invest heavily in advanced cutting tools, high-performance CNC machines, and optimized cutting strategies, and they expect a strong ROI. Yet even in well-run shops, expensive spindles often sit idle for reasons unrelated to tooling or cycle time, including operator availability, inconsistent part handling, and short production windows.

Part 1 of our ERT mini-series: Cole shows how mobERT mobile robots automate Rollomatic grinding — machine tending, AI 3D bin-picking, AMR navigation, and smart-factory workflow.