Strengthening market leadership in sheet metalworking through advanced robotics and flexible manufacturing systems integration
Prima Power recently acquired long-time robotics partner Sistec AM, leveling up the company’s know-how in technology integration to further reinforce a unique customer-focused offer. Sheet metal manufacturers can now realize their potential through full optimization of robotic cells and the widest range of modular solutions for automated systems, all in one partner.
Prima Power takes a new step forward towards full automation — the latest move in the “Evolve by integration” strategy. The acquisition of robotics specialist and established partner Sistec AM, with its highly specialized expertise, bolsters the integration of all of Prima Power’s solutions to a superior level of optimization, both in terms of flexibility and performance.
Prima Power’s evolution keeps the focus on the specific needs of each business. The presence of a new internal Robotics Integration Unit unlocks the countless combination opportunities of the most comprehensive range of sheet metal technologies, from advanced robotic cells to Flexible Manufacturing Systems, streamlining the whole production flow. Benefits may result in greater productivity, more flexible and compact layouts, smarter handling and logistics, or a wiser use of workers’ time.
In a production world that has long been struggling with a labor shortage, robotic technologies are rapidly turning into commodities: the future is not in robotics per se, but in the quality and extent of robotics integration. In this scenario, Prima Power is set to make the life of manufacturers easier. No matter their challenges, OEMs and job shops of any size can all find the know-how and ideal technologies for their needs in one comprehensive single partner. Thanks to its complete range of sheet metal working machines and specialized Robotics Integration Unit, Prima Power holds a rare position: the fully in-house ability to always conceive and deliver the solutions that better answer customer needs.
The acquisition reinforces the strong process-oriented approach of Prima Power. The new Robotics Integration Unit, born from the expertise of Sistec AM, combines with the wide portfolio of technology and software suite to exalt Prima Power’s role in industrial automation engineering. Prima Power is the “Process Solver”: the one partner to organize all production stages, from coil to assembly, and increase overall productivity. A boost for all automation solutions, robotics integration competencies are particularly pivotal to Flexible Manufacturing Systems, where scalable sets of modular elements offer businesses an array of decisive growth opportunities.
Prima Power’s Robotic Bending Cells are designed to transform sheet metal fabrication by integrating advanced robotics with servo-electric press brakes and panel benders. This combination ensures high repeatability and a fast return on investment, making it profitable for both small and large batches. The flexibility of the standalone bending cells allows them to handle a wide range of materials and thicknesses and adapt to a wide range of applications. Their modular design allows for easy customization and scalability, ensuring they meet the specific needs of diverse manufacturers and job shops, regardless of their scale. With fully automated operation, high precision and optimized layouts, Prima Power’s robotic solutions increase efficiency, reduce errors and simplify factory integration.
Prima Power’s Robotics Integration Solutions are designed to deliver greater efficiency, flexibility and productivity in sheet metal manufacturing. By seamlessly combining anthropomorphic industrial robots with a wide range of technologies into robotic cells or complete flexible manufacturing systems, Prima Power solutions optimize every stage of production, from material handling to assembly, while ensuring a compact, scalable and high performance system design. Prima Power’s in-house Robotics Integration Unit specializes in creating process-oriented solutions that simplify and optimize production flow. These solutions enable manufacturers to streamline production flow, reduce cycle times and improve overall output. End-user benefits include fully integrated material handling automation, flexible and modular configurations, smarter workforce utilisation, optimised layouts and improved efficiency. Prima Power’s Robotics Integration Solutions offer extreme versatility, handling a wide range of materials and thicknesses. With their modular framework, these solutions are easily customizable and scalable, ensuring they adapt to the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors and sizes, unlocking their full productive potential.
