Modern procurement of drawing parts
Manufacturing for Robotics and Automation Components
FACTUREE manufactures precision components for robotics and automation systems in Germany and around the world. Take advantage of over 2,000 certified partners, as well as a full range of processes, materials, and surface finishes. Data protection and documentation are guaranteed.
Certifications
ISO 9001 |
ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Material Certificates 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 & EMPB
Industry Certifications About Partners: IATF 16949 | ISO 13485 & AS 9100
Why FACTUREE Is Your Partner for Robotics and Automation Components
FACTUREE is your ISO 9001-certified manufacturing partner for robotics and automation components. Whether in the automotive, medical technology, aerospace, defense, or food and pharmaceutical industries: Our manufacturing partners hold the required industry certifications—such as IATF 16949, ISO 13485, or EN 9100—and bring many years of experience to the table.
FACTUREE handles procurement and provides flexible capacity without any fixed costs of its own. This allows your team to focus on developing new systems.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Contractual partner with full liability: As the sole contractual partner, we bear full responsibility. We do not act as an intermediary, but as a direct, auditable supplier. You have one point of contact instead of many suppliers.
- Quick Guide to the Functional Prototype: Gripper fingers and end effectors often go through several rounds of development. We deliver functional prototypes quickly so you can start testing sooner and get them up and running faster.
- Cost-effective starting with a batch size of 1: In plant engineering and custom machine manufacturing, a wide variety of models and small production runs are the norm. Our network manufactures individual parts, small batches, and production runs at fair prices.
- Complete assemblies from a single source: You can order milled parts, protective enclosures, 3D-printed parts, and surface treatments all in a single order. Because our network manufactures these items in parallel, this helps keep your project deadlines on track.
- Data security & IP protection: We adhere to the ISO 27001 standards to protect your CAD data. We strictly anonymize your data so that manufacturing partners never know for which customer or facility they are producing.
- Reliable Supply Chains & Replacement Parts: Our anti-single-source strategy safeguards your supply chain. This also applies to reorders and replacement parts throughout the entire lifecycle of your equipment.
- From prototype development to mass production: Our production capacity scales with your order volumes, while quality remains consistent. We deliver prototypes and production runs in 9–12 days, without the need for new suppliers, all the way through to mass production.
Robotics and Automation Without a Purchasing Department: How CeiliX Sources Its Milled Parts
Customer: CeiliX Technology GmbH,
Industry: Intralogistics / Automation Technology
Relevance for: Robotics & Automation | Intralogistics | Mechanical & Plant Engineering
Performance: CNC-milled parts based on drawings, including threaded inserts and electroplated finishes, from prototypes to pre-production runs
Challenge: Frequent design changes without an in-house purchasing department
For the InfinityCrane ceiling automation system, CeiliX needed precision CNC-milled parts with tight tolerances, threaded inserts, and electroplated surfaces. The design changed with each round of testing, and the company did not have its own purchasing department.
Solution: An Interface for Manufacturing and Post-Processing
After each design phase, CeiliX sends the CAD data to FACTUREE and receives the components back with all specifications finalized, including threaded inserts and surface finishes. Prototypes can be reordered on short notice or re-commissioned with modifications. Any questions are addressed directly by a dedicated contact person.
Result
- Supplier management reduced to a minimum
- Significantly Shorter Time to Market
- No separate commissioning of special procedures
- Plans to Scale Up to Mass Production with FACTUREE
Applicability to Robotics and Automation
Whether it's gripper jaws, end effectors, or chassis components for AMRs: FACTUREE supports automation projects from prototype to mass production—all with a single contract partner.
Your Components for Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation Components
FACTUREE manufactures robotics and automation components for the entire plant. This ranges from robot grippers on robot flanges to drive technology and complete robot cells. Here you’ll find a selection of components that you can have manufactured by FACTUREE.
Grippers & End Effectors
- Gripper jaws & gripper fingers made to drawing specifications, milled or 3D-printed
- End-effectors & Tool Holders for Industrial Robots and Cobot Grippers
- Suction Plates & Holders for Vacuum Grippers
- Components for Tool Changers & Adapters
Robotic Arm & Drive Technology
- Flange Adapters & Adapter Plates per ISO 9409-1
- Shafts, Gears, and Gearboxes
- Motor and bearing housings with precise fits
- Lightweight aluminum structural components
Robotic Cells & Handling Technology
- Fixtures, Clamping Devices, and Workpiece Holders
- Sheet Metal Protective Enclosures & Covers for Robot Cells
- Base Plates, Racks & Welded Frames
- Components for Control Cabinets & Control Consoles
Sensors, Vision, and Intralogistics
- Camera and Sensor Mounts for Machine Vision
- Chassis & Body Panels for AMR and FTS
- Cable Guides & Mounts for Energy Chains
- Replacement and Wear Parts for Existing Systems
Our Manufacturing Processes for Your Component Production
All robotics and automation solutions from a single source
From CNC machining to sheet metal fabrication and 3D printing, FACTUREE offers the right manufacturing process for every automation component. This includes milled flanges and shafts, laser-cut protective enclosures, additively manufactured gripper fingers, and plastic parts produced by injection molding or vacuum casting. Tolerances as tight as 0.01 mm and complex geometries are included.
Materials
Our Materials for Robotics and Automation
At FACTUREE, we select each material based on the requirements of your robotics and automation component. We consider strength, wear resistance, and weight. In addition to the application, the manufacturing process is also taken into account in the selection. You can find an overview of selected materials here.
Frequently requested materials
Aluminium alloys
Aluminum is the most important material for moving parts in robotics. It combines low weight with high strength and excellent machinability. This makes it ideal for robot grippers, flange adapters, structural components, and housings, which are often anodized or hard-anodized.
Frequently requested:
- EN AW-6082
- EN AW-7075
- EN AW-5083
- EN AW-6061
- and much more.
Steels & Stainless Steels
Steel is used wherever high forces, torques, or wear occur—for example, in shafts, gears, bolts, and fixtures. Stainless steel is the material of choice for equipment in the food and pharmaceutical industries and in cleanrooms.
Frequently requested:
- 42CrMo4 (1.7225)
- 16MnCr5 (1.7131)
- C45 (1.0503)
- 1.4301 / 1.4404
- and much more.
Engineering plastics
Engineering plastics are lightweight, wear-resistant, and gentle on delicate workpieces. They are suitable for sliding components, gripper jaws, and guides. For applications involving food contact, we use FDA-compliant grades with certification from the manufacturer.
Frequently requested:
- POM
- PA6
- PEEK
- PE-UHMW
- and much more.
Materials for 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing enables the production of custom-shaped gripper fingers, integrated vacuum channels, and lightweight end-effectors with short lead times. Soft materials such as TPU are suitable for gripper pads that protect the workpiece.
Frequently requested:
- PA12 (SLS / MJF)
- PA11
- TPU
- AlSi10Mg
- and much more.
Surface treatments
Our Surfaces for Robotics and Automation
In automation, the surface finish determines a component’s wear, friction, corrosion resistance, and conductivity. Gripper jaws and guides must withstand millions of cycles, and housings and sensor mounts must be securely grounded.
FACTUREE selects the appropriate treatment for each material, load, and operating environment. We deliver your components ready for installation—all from a single source.
Frequently requested surface treatments
Wear & Slip Protection
- Hard Anodizing – Wear-Resistant Surfaces for Gripper Jaws and Guides
- Hard Anodized Aluminum with PTFE – Low-Friction Sliding Surfaces for Grippers and Linear Axes
- DLC and PVD coatings – high wear resistance for gripper fingers, bolts, and gears
- Chemical nickel plating—a uniform coating that protects against wear and corrosion, even on complex geometries
Corrosion Protection & Conductivity
- Anodizing – Corrosion Protection and Color Coding for Aluminum Parts
- Chromating / Passivation – Electrically Conductive Corrosion Protection for Grounding and EMC
- Electrogalvanizing – Corrosion Protection for Steel Parts
- Blackening – Lightweight Corrosion Protection for Steel Parts
Coatings
- Powder Coating – for protective enclosures, frames, and panels
- Elastomer and Plastic Coating – Non-Slip, Part-Friendly Gripping Surfaces
Heat Treatment
- Case Hardening – for gears and shafts, e.g., made of 16MnCr5
- Heat Treatment – for high-stress parts made of 42CrMo4
- Induction hardening – targeted hardening of bearing seats and raceways
- Nitriding – a wear-resistant surface layer with minimal distortion
Finishing, Hygiene, and Labeling
- Vibratory Finishing – Deburring & Edge Rounding
- Electropolishing – Smooth, Easy-to-Clean Stainless Steel Surfaces for the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
- Post-processing of 3D-printed parts – smoothing, blasting, coloring
- Laser Marking – Serial Numbers and Data Matrix Codes to Ensure Spare Parts Can Be Uniquely Identified
Your applications in safe hands
Quality, safety and compliance
In robotics and automation, every component must fit—the first time and with every subsequent order. FACTUREE provides Ensure that your components meet strict standards and transition reliably into mass production.
- Certifications: FACTUREE is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Our manufacturing partners hold certifications relevant to your industry, such as IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and EN 9100.
- Manufacturing in Compliance with Standards: We manufacture robot parts exactly according to drawings, including robot flanges in accordance with ISO 9409-1. For systems, you will receive all the component documentation you need for your records in accordance with the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230.
- Hygienic Design: We use FDA-compliant materials for robots and equipment in the food and pharmaceutical industries. We manufacture the surfaces according to your specifications so that they are easy to clean.
- Documentation: You will receive initial sample test reports, 3.1 material certificates, and declarations regarding RoHS and REACH. Every component is traceable from the batch through to delivery.
- Confidentiality: We anonymize your drawings and enter into NDAs with all manufacturing partners.
- Framework Agreements: You'll secure stable prices for production parts and replacement parts for your robots and equipment.
Contact person
Our Experts for Your Manufacturing Needs in Robotics and Automation
In the manufacturing of components for robotics and automation, FACTUREE combines the speed of digital procurement with the technical expertise of our in-house specialists. We conduct a technical review of your drawings and, upon request, recommend the most cost-effective manufacturing process. We ensure your requirements are met through a resilient quality control system.
Our specialists understand the requirements for lightweight construction, wear resistance, and dimensional accuracy in robot components. They’ll guide you from the first functional prototype all the way through to the on-time delivery of your production run. This means you’ll have a single point of contact with genuine manufacturing expertise.
Billy Schulz
Head of Operations
schulz@facturee.de
Tel: +49(0) 30 629 3939-0
Kevin Gering
Key Account Manager
keving.gering@facturee.de
Phone: +49(0) 30 629 3939-o
What our customers ask
Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing in Robotics and Automation
What components for robotics and automation does FACTUREE manufacture?
FACTUREE manufactures gripper jaws, end effectors, flange adapters, shafts, gears, housings, workpiece carriers, protective enclosures, and frames for robotic cells. We also manufacture camera and sensor mounts, as well as chassis parts for AMRs and AGVs. You’ll receive a quote, have a dedicated contact person, and get your order delivered.
For which industries does FACTUREE manufacture robotics and automation components?
FACTUREE manufactures components for robots and systems in the automotive, medical technology, aerospace, defense, food, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in mechanical engineering. FACTUREE is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001. Our partners, drawn from a network of over 2,000 manufacturers, hold certifications relevant to your industries, such as IATF 16949, ISO 13485, or EN 9100.
What is an end-effector?
An end-effector is the tool attached to the robot flange of an industrial robot—for example, a robot gripper, vacuum gripper, or screwdriver. It determines which task the robot performs. FACTUREE manufactures end effectors and their components—such as gripper jaws, adapter plates, and suction plates—according to your drawings.
What tolerances are possible for robotic components?
Through our network, we manufacture CNC parts with tolerances as tight as 0.01 mm. We produce fits for bearing and pin seats—such as H7—as well as flange interfaces in accordance with ISO 9409-1, based on your drawings. Upon request, we will provide you with a measurement report.
You can calculate fits using our fit calculator.
What material is suitable for gripper jaws and gripper fingers?
That depends on the workpiece and the load:
- Hard-anodized aluminum (e.g., EN AW-7075) is strong and lightweight.
- POM is gentle on delicate surfaces.
- 3D-printed PA12 is suitable for custom geometries and rapid iterations.
- TPU pads provide a soft, secure grip.
3D Printing or CNC Machining: Which Is Better for Robot Grippers and End Effectors?
For prototypes, complex geometries, and integrated vacuum channels, 3D printing is often faster and more cost-effective. For high rigidity, tight tolerances, and production runs, CNC machining is usually the better choice. We’ll work with you to determine which process is more cost-effective.
Does FACTUREE offer prototyping services for robotics and automation?
Yes, FACTUREE also offers prototyping services. You can often receive functional prototypes for grippers, end effectors, or fixtures within 9 to 12 days. We manufacture them using CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, or 3D printing.
Can I have protective enclosures and sheet metal parts manufactured for robot cells?
Yes, using laser cutting, edge finishing, and welding, FACTUREE manufactures protective enclosures, robot cell covers, chassis, and parts for control cabinets made of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Combined with powder coating, you receive ready-to-install sheet metal parts from a single source.
Does FACTUREE manufacture milled parts for robots and automation systems?
Yes, FACTUREE manufactures CNC-machined parts such as base plates, workpiece carriers, adapter plates, and housings made of aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and plastic. Upon request, we provide a Material Certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 and an initial sample test report.
Does FACTUREE supply components for robots and equipment in the food and pharmaceutical industries?
Yes, FACTUREE processes stainless steel and FDA-compliant plastics with manufacturer certification. We apply surface treatments such as electropolishing in accordance with your hygienic design specifications.
What does the new EU Machinery Directive mean for supplier parts?
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 takes effect on January 20, 2027, and replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The manufacturer of the machine is responsible for conformity assessment. FACTUREE supports you with material certificates, test reports, and declarations of conformity for your technical documentation.
Does FACTUREE handle mass production and replacement parts?
Yes, FACTUREE supports you every step of the way—from prototype development through small-batch production to mass production. Even if FACTUREE changes suppliers, you won’t be affected. That’s because we remain your sole contractual partner.
Framework agreements also ensure that you receive repeat orders and replacement parts of consistent quality.
Learn more here about mass production and framework agreements at FACTUREE.
What materials does FACTUREE process for robotics and automation?
Frequently asked questions:
- Aluminum (EN AW-6082, 7075, 5083)
- Steels such as 42CrMo4, 16MnCr5, and C45
- Stainless steel (1.4301, 1.4404)
- Plastics such as POM, PA, PEEK, and PE-UHMW
Please always specify the material using its full standard designation.
Does FACTUREE offer Harteloxal, hardening, and other surface treatments all under one roof?
Yes, FACTUREE coordinates heat treatment and downstream processes—such as hard anodizing, DLC coating, electroless nickel plating, powder coating, or laser marking—all through a single request. You will receive standardized test reports for these processes.
Click here to see all surface treatments offered by FACTUREE.