Robotunits takes a Lego‐brick approach to automation system building

Abstract

Purpose

To highlight an innovative approach to the construction of factory production equipment.

Design/methodology/approach

Explains the philosophy of the company and catalogues its range of components, which combine to build a wide assortment of industrial equipment.

Findings

Careful design has produced components that are easy to assemble and yield rugged structures, whilst their interconnectivity has dramatically reduced the number of parts needed and increased the variety of constructions possible.

Practical implications

This approach saves customers time and logistical effort.

Originality/value

Makes assembly engineers aware of an alternative to welded steel construction.

Citation

Connolly, C. (2006), "Robotunits takes a Lego‐brick approach to automation system building", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 3, pp. 188-191. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150610679704