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About Active8 Robots

Active8 Robots specialises in the smarter application of robotics technologies , industrial automation and system integration solutions .

A repetitive dexterous task , such as grabbing , lifting , picking or positioning is considered simple and easy for an able-bodied human but is often too complicated and involved for a robot to achieve by itself . Active8 Robots has considerable expertise in designing and developing solutions to overcome such challenges . With an industry-renowned rapid prototyping capability that can go from paper to prototype in 24 hours , Active8 Robots has provided countless iterations for bespoke end-of-arm tooling and adaptations to existing industrial robots and cobots .
Having worked with CREAT3D , independent Additive Manufacturing solutions provider , over the past five years , Active8 Robots have developed a dedicated innovation centre , whereby Additive Manufacturing has become an integral part of Active8 ’ s portfolio . A particular focus has been delivering bespoke 3D printed end-use components for highly intricate tasks .
These 3D printed parts have enhanced functionality , are more lightweight , have lower costs and are designed , developed , tested and produced faster than traditionally manufactured parts .
THE APPLICATIONS
Clients approach Active8 Robots with a wide variety of needs and objectives for adopting new or adapting existing robotic technologies .
The solution will often be uniquely tailored to carry out a particular task , so Active8 needs tools that can deliver
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