Güdel is set to redefine grinding automation as it showcases its innovative robotic systems at Automate 2026. The Swiss-based company, through its U.S. subsidiary, will demonstrate a new system that extends the capabilities of stationary robots, making automation feasible for handling large, complex parts. This development is crucial for industries where grinding and surface finishing are integral yet challenging tasks, often involving multiple robots and complex setups.
What Happened
Güdel plans to unveil a groundbreaking grinding application at Automate 2026, targeting the challenges of traditional robotic systems in handling large, hard-to-reach parts. The company will demonstrate a system that integrates vertical and horizontal motion, allowing a single robot to service expansive work envelopes. By combining the TrackMotion Vertical (TMV) and TrackMotion Floor (TMF) systems, Güdel enables a robot to maintain consistent contact pressure and path speed across large surfaces, eliminating the need for multiple robots and complex part repositioning. This application, developed with Titan Robotics for a major off-road equipment manufacturer, features a FANUC R-1000 robot equipped with a grinding tool, illustrating how combined technologies can enhance grinding processes.
What This Means for Your Business
For businesses in the automotive, aerospace, logistics, heavy industrial, and power generation sectors, Güdel's advancements could significantly reduce capital investment and enhance process stability. By simplifying cell design, safety, and controls, a single robot can now handle tasks that previously required multiple units, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency. The system's ability to adapt to evolving part designs through software updates, rather than costly mechanical rework, offers a competitive edge. Furthermore, by protecting critical components in abrasive environments, these systems promise maximum uptime, vital for maintaining continuous operations in harsh conditions.
What US Operators Should Watch
Operators should keep an eye on the demonstration at Booth 1806 in Chicago's McCormick Place during Automate 2026. This event will be pivotal for understanding how to integrate advanced robotic systems into existing manufacturing processes. Additionally, businesses should monitor updates from Güdel regarding the implementation of their TrackMotion systems and consider the implications for future procurement and compliance, especially in regards to maintaining process consistency and quality control.
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