Robotics partnership to power UK manufacturing

An industrial automation specialist has strengthened its robotics capabilities through a new strategic partnership aimed at helping manufacturers boost productivity and address labour shortages.

Telford-based iconsys has signed an agreement with Tebulo Robotics, which is headquartered in Warmenhuizen, in The Netherlands, to accelerate the deployment of advanced robotic automation solutions across the UK’s heavy industry sector.

The partnership combines iconsys’ expertise in controls, automation and machine safety with Tebulo Robotics’ decades of experience in industrial robotics to deliver robotic cell solutions for applications including coil handling, automated destrapping, blade coating, dross removal and integrated marking and labelling.

As a technology-independent systems integrator, iconsys will oversee the integration of Tebulo’s technologies into both new and existing manufacturing environments, covering software, electrical systems, functional safety, installation and commissioning.

Andy Bunce, technical sales director at iconsys, said: “We recognised very quickly that there was a strong alignment between our two businesses.

“Tebulo Robotics brings extensive expertise in advanced robotic applications for heavy industry, whilst we provide the systems integration and machine safety capabilities needed to successfully deploy those technologies into complex manufacturing environments.

“UK industry has historically been slower to adopt robotics than many European competitors, but manufacturers are now facing increasing pressure around productivity, labour availability, safety and operational resilience.

“What makes this partnership particularly powerful is that every solution is engineered around the customer’s operational challenges. 

“We are designing fully integrated robotic solutions that fit within existing production environments whilst improving safety, consistency and performance in the process.”

Founded in 1974, Tebulo Robotics has installed more than 500 robotic systems across Europe, bringing extensive international experience to the new partnership.

Jeroen Baas, account manager at Tebulo Robotics, added: “The UK represents a major growth market for advanced industrial robotics, particularly within heavy industry where manufacturers are increasingly looking to modernise operations and improve competitiveness.

“We have already seen how effectively our technologies and engineering capabilities complement the integration expertise of iconsys. 

“This partnership gives UK manufacturers greater access to proven robotic technologies that are already delivering results across demanding industrial applications throughout Europe.”

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