Güdel to show grinding beyond stationary robots with vertical, horizontal motion at Automate 2026

Grinding and surface finishing of fabricated parts has traditionally required multiple stationary robots and complex part repositioning, which increases costs and cycle times. A company will demonstrate a system at an industry event that uses vertical and horizontal motion capabilities to allow a single robot to handle large, difficult-to-reach parts that would otherwise need multiple units. This approach reduces capital investment by eliminating the need for multiple fixed robots, improves process stability by keeping the robot in better working positions during grinding cycles, and protects equipment in abrasive grinding environments. The demonstration will feature a robot mounted on vertical and floor-based track systems working together to maintain consistent contact and speed across large surfaces.