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Next-Gen Collaborative Robots & Automation

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  • Advanced Safety Features

Next-Gen Collaborative Robots & Automation

Delahenty Machinery has an incredible 60-year legacy in industrial machine sales. As industrial automation solutions in Australia continue to evolve, manufacturing robotics suppliers are becoming essential partners for local engineering workshops looking to modernise their operations. Delahenty Machinery provides practical automation solutions with a focus on reliability, application expertise, integration support, and long-term customer service.

Cobots (collaborative robots) are transforming industries by providing a flexible, safe, and cost-effective automation solution. Designed to work alongside people, cobots can be deployed across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, logistics, warehousing, plastics, electronics, and metal fabrication. From assembly and machine tending to palletising, inspection, packaging, and dispensing, collaborative robots help businesses increase productivity, improve quality, reduce repetitive manual tasks, and adapt quickly to changing production demands.

Collaborative robots offers businesses a highly adaptable way to scale production, streamline repetitive tasks, and improve workshop safety. By integrating advanced robotic automation for specialised applications like metal fabrication, companies can significantly increase precision, reduce cycle times, and maintain a competitive edge in a demanding regional market.

Advantages of Implementing Commercial Collaborative Robots

1

Increase Productivity Without Increasing Headcount

Cobots Increase Productivity Without Increasing Headcount

Cobots automate repetitive and labour-intensive tasks, helping operations maintain output and consistency while allowing skilled workers to focus on higher-value activities.

2

Improve Workplace Safety

Designed to work alongside operators, cobots can reduce manual handling, repetitive strain, and exposure to hazardous or physically demanding tasks.

3

Fast Deployment and Easy Integration

Cobots Fast Deployment and Easy Integration

Cobots can be integrated into existing workshop and manufacturing environments with minimal disruption and shorter commissioning times than traditional automation systems.

4

Flexible for Multiple Applications

Cobots Flexible for Multiple Applications

Unlike fixed automation, cobots can be reprogrammed and redeployed across different tasks including machine tending, assembly, inspection, handling, packaging, and testing.

5

Consistent Quality and Repeatability

Cobots Consistent Quality and Repeatability
Cobots deliver precise and repeatable movement, helping reduce errors, improve product quality, and increase process reliability.

6

Lower Operating Costs

Cobots Lower Operating Costs

By improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and minimising rework, cobots can contribute to lower overall operating costs and stronger return on investment.

7

Scalable Automation Solutions

Cobots Scalable Automation Solutions

Cobots allow businesses to start with a single application and expand automation capability as operational requirements grow.

8

Support Workforce Capability

Cobots are designed to complement skilled employees—not replace them—by removing repetitive tasks and enabling teams to focus on technical and value-added work.

9

Compact Footprint

Many cobot systems require less floor space than traditional robotic cells, making them suitable for workshops and service environments with limited space.

Kassow Robots Powering the Future of Cobots

Kassow Robots are redefining collaborative automation by combining advanced capability with practical flexibility for modern industry. Engineered with a unique 7-axis design, Kassow cobots deliver exceptional reach, manoeuvrability, and freedom of movement—making them ideal for dynamic manufacturing, workshop, and industrial environments.

Built for fast deployment and easy integration, Kassow Robots work safely alongside operators to automate repetitive and labour-intensive processes without disrupting existing operations. Their intuitive programming and adaptable functionality allow businesses to scale automation quickly while maintaining production flexibility.

From machine tending and assembly to inspection and material handling, Kassow Robots help manufacturers increase productivity, improve consistency, optimise floor space, and empower skilled teams to focus on higher-value work.

Smarter automation. Greater flexibility. Built for the future of manufacturing.

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Collaborative Robots Applications

Flexible. Safe. Productive.

Collaborative robots provide a highly flexible automation solution that can be easily adapted across multiple factory operations. Popular applications include:

ASSEMBLY

Cobots ASSEMBLY

Cobots assist with precise assembly tasks to improve accuracy and consistency.

PICK AND PLACE

Cobots PICK AND PLACE

Quickly pick, sort and place parts or products of various shapes and sizes.

PACKAGING

Cobots CNC MACHINE TENDING

Automate packing tasks including product handling, boxing, sealing and kitting.

CNC MACHINE TENDING

Cobots CNC MACHINE TENDING

Load and unload parts, manage fixtures and keep CNC machines running efficiently.

QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION

Cobots QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTION
Perform consistent inspections and measurements to ensure product quality and detect defects early.

PALLETISING

Build stable pallet loads efficiently and safely to optimize warehouse and shipping operations.

DISPENSING

Cobots DISPENSING
Apply adhesives, sealants, grease or other fluids with high accuracy and repeatability.

LABELLING AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Apply labels and read codes to ensure accurate identification, traceability and compliance.

OnRobot End-of-arm Tooling

At Delahenty Machinery we supply the full range of OnRobot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and accessories OnRobot’s range is built around collaborative automation, machine tending, pick-and-place and finishing processes. Some popular combinations are tabled below:

Application Recommended On Robot Product Why
Cobot machine tending solutions On Robot D:PLOY CNC + OnRobot 2FG14 Gripper D:PLOY simplifies machine tending deployment and the 2FG14 handles heavier parts with strong electric gripping.
Automated CNC lathe loading On Robot 3FG15 Three-Finger Gripper Best fit for round stock, shafts and turned parts because the centric grip self-centres cylindrical components—very useful for CNC lathes.
Collaborative robot laser engraving On Robot Eyes Vision System + OnRobot RG2 Gripper Vision assists with positioning and repeatability while the RG2 is compact and flexible for loading/unloading engraved components.
Robotic pick and place systems (industrial) On Robot VGP30 Vacuum Gripper (boxes, flat items) or OnRobot 2FG7 Gripper (solid parts) VGP30 suits high-mix vacuum handling; 2FG7 is a versatile electric parallel gripper for industrial pick-and-place.
Automated tube deburring cobot On Robot Sander + OnRobot HEX Force/Torque Sensor The sander handles finishing operations and HEX helps maintain controlled contact force for consistent deburring.

Manufacturing Automation Applications Using Collaborative and Industrial Robots

Robotic automation is transforming the manufacturing industry by improving productivity, product quality and workplace safety. Whether the application requires a collaborative robot working alongside operators or an industrial robot designed for high-speed, high-force tasks, the right robotic solution can streamline production and reduce manual labour.

At Delahenty Machinery, we design and integrate robotic automation systems tailored to each customer’s application. Our experience spans collaborative robots, industrial robots and specialised end-of-arm tooling to deliver practical automation solutions across a wide range of manufacturing processes.

The choice between a collaborative robot and an industrial robot depends on factors such as payload, reach, speed, force requirements and the production environment. By selecting the most suitable technology for each application, manufacturers can maximise performance while achieving a strong return on investment.

Machine Tending

Machine tending is one of the most common applications for collaborative robots. Cobots can load and unload CNC machines, lathes, machining centres and other production equipment, allowing machines to operate for longer periods with minimal operator intervention.

Benefits include:

  • Increased machine utilisation
  • Reduced idle time
  • Improved consistency
  • Greater production capacity

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Grinding & Finishing

Grinding applications often require controlled contact forces to achieve a consistent finish. For higher-force processes, industrial robots equipped with force compliance technology can automatically maintain the correct grinding pressure while compensating for variations in the workpiece.

This combination delivers repeatable surface finishes, improved quality and reduced operator fatigue.

Typical applications include:

  • Metal grinding
  • Surface finishing
  • Edge finishing
  • Weld cleanup

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Sanding and Polishing

Collaborative robots deliver repeatable sanding and polishing results on timber, aluminium, composites and other materials. Their precision helps manufacturers improve finish quality while reducing manual labour.

Applications include:

  • Aluminium sanding
  • Timber finishing
  • Composite surface preparation
  • Polishing

Related Projects

Inspection and Quality Control

Vision-guided robotic systems can improve quality control by automating inspection, part identification and pick-and-place tasks. Using advanced camera technology, robots can locate components, verify their position and perform repeatable inspection processes with high accuracy.

Delahenty Machinery integrates collaborative robots with industrial vision systems to deliver flexible automation solutions for quality control and manufacturing applications. By combining robotic automation with machine vision, manufacturers can improve consistency, reduce manual inspection and increase production efficiency.

Related Demonstration

See how a Kassow Robot integrated with a SICK PLOC2D camera automatically locates parts using 2D vision technology, demonstrating the potential for automated inspection, quality control and vision-guided handling applications.

Related Projects

Proven Performance on the Factory Floor

Hilton Manufacturing Boosts Efficiency with Kassow Robots for Lean Sanding

Case Study: Lean Sanding With a Cobot | Kassow Robots

Proven Performance on the Factory Floor

Robotic sanding and polishing

Collaborative robots deliver repeatable sanding and polishing results on timber, aluminium, composites and other materials. Their precision helps manufacturers improve finish quality while reducing manual labour.

Examples include:
● Aluminium sanding
● Timber finishing
● Composite surface preparation
● Polishing

Case study

Robotic grinding and finishing

Grinding applications often require controlled contact forces to achieve a consistent finish. For higher-force processes, industrial robots equipped with force compliance technology can automatically maintain the correct grinding pressure while compensating for variations in the workpiece.

This combination delivers repeatable surface finishes, improved quality and reduced operator fatigue.

Typical applications include:

  • Metal grinding
  • Surface finishing
  • Edge finishing
  • Weld cleanup
Case study

Robotic Inspection

Vision-guided robotic systems can improve quality control by automating inspection, part identification and pick-and-place tasks. Using advanced camera technology, robots can locate components, verify their position and perform repeatable inspection processes with high accuracy.

Delahenty Machinery integrates collaborative robots with industrial vision systems to deliver flexible automation solutions for quality control and manufacturing applications. By combining robotic automation with machine vision, manufacturers can improve consistency, reduce manual inspection and increase production efficiency.

Related Demonstration

See how a Kassow Robot integrated with a SICK PLOC2D camera automatically locates parts using 2D vision technology, demonstrating the potential for automated inspection, quality control and vision-guided handling applications.

Case study

Machine tending

Machine tending is one of the most common applications for collaborative robots. Cobots can load and unload CNC machines, lathes, machining centres and other production equipment, allowing machines to operate for longer periods with minimal operator intervention.

Benefits include:

  • Increased machine utilisation
  • Reduced idle time
  • Improved consistency
  • Greater production capacity
Case study

Choosing the Right Robot for Your Application

No single robot is ideal for every manufacturing process. Collaborative robots offer flexibility, ease of programming and safe operation alongside people, making them ideal for many automation tasks. Industrial robots provide greater speed, payload and rigidity, making them better suited to demanding applications such as heavy material handling and high-force grinding.

Our automation specialists assess each application to recommend the most suitable robotic solution based on your production requirements.

Talk To Our Expert Team

1300 787 312

Choosing the Right Robot for Your Application

No single robot is ideal for every manufacturing process. Collaborative robots offer flexibility, ease of programming and safe operation alongside people, making them ideal for many automation tasks. Industrial robots provide greater speed, payload and rigidity, making them better suited to demanding applications such as heavy material handling and high-force grinding.

Our automation specialists assess each application to recommend the most suitable robotic solution based on your production requirements.

Ready to automate your line?

Talk To Our Expert Team

1300 787 312

+61 3 9800 1544