Special machines · Custom-built for 30 years
Design of custom industrial special machines
We design and manufacture turnkey special machines — automated assembly, indexing table, robotization, vision and inspection — tailored precisely to your production process.
A special machine manufacturer, from need to production
No off-the-shelf solution can efficiently address the diversity of industrial needs. At CIM Atlantique, every project starts with an in-depth analysis of your processes, so that we can design a special machine that fits perfectly into your production environment.
Automated assembly machines, custom robotic cells, turnkey automated lines: we support the transformation and optimization of your flows, from mechanical design to production start-up, with a single point of contact north of Nantes.
Special machines for every industry
Food & beverage
Robotic machines for food packaging, filling and processing.
Manufacturing
Automated systems for high-volume or custom production.
Assembly & machining
Precision machines for complex and repetitive tasks.
Packaging
Automated solutions combining speed, reliability and standards compliance.
Full expertise, from study to support
We run the project end to end, with no intermediary: study, manufacturing and integration in our workshops, then training of your teams and long-term assistance.
- Engineering office — analysis of your constraints, definition of functions, CAD design in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks (native files available)
- Workshop — machining, assembly and testing under real-world conditions before integration at your site, with production downtime kept to a minimum
- Support — operator training and ongoing assistance; modular machines that evolve with your needs
- Vision inspection, supervised turnkey lines and multi-process machines combining several steps
Programming and automation for your machines
Our automation engineers program your special machines and maintain controllers of all brands. They also optimize settings to simplify operation and speed up format changeovers.
| Area | Technologies used |
|---|---|
| Controllers | Siemens, Schneider, Omron and Rockwell |
| Electrical diagrams | Designed in SEE Electrical |
| Integrated robots | Fanuc, Yaskawa, Stäubli, ABB, Omron and Kuka |
| CAD design | Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks, native files on request |
Our special machine case studies
Three machines designed and built by CIM: multi-station assembly, force press-fit on an indexing table and high-throughput multi-component assembly.
Spray heads · 8 stations
Clipping a base into a cap at the foot of an injection molding machine, at 8 sub-assemblies every 10 s. Digital "roll-on" gantry with Siemens servomotor axes, Sepro Cartesian robot, vibratory bowl, press-fit by 8 cylinders.
Press-fit on an indexing table
CIM's historic core business: force press-fit of a steel ring onto a base (force of several hundred kg), 100% sensor + camera inspection and automatic sorting. Servomotor-controlled cam systems of CIM design.
3-component caps
Assembly of 3-component caps on a 6-position indexing table, at a rate of 3,500 parts/hour. 3 vibratory bowls, motor-driven manipulators of CIM design, press-fit controlled by stroke measurement.
From need to a running machine
- 01
Study and design
Analysis of your needs and constraints, definition of functions, 3D design and simulation in Inventor or SolidWorks.
- 02
Manufacturing and integration
Machining and assembly in our workshops, testing under real-world conditions, then integration at your site.
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Training and support
Training of your teams on the new equipment and ongoing technical assistance.
Compliance and safety built in from the design stage
We design and manufacture your special machines in compliance with Directives 2006/42/EC and 2023/1230/EU and the electrical standard NF EN 60204-1.
| Requirement | What we deliver |
|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Systematically built into the design approach |
| Performance level (PL) | Calculated via SISTEMA to EN ISO 13849-1 for each safety function |
| CE technical file | Compilation of the complete file, kept and defensible |
| Your data | CAD design in Inventor or SolidWorks, native files provided for your future developments |
Frequently asked questions
What is a special machine?
A special machine is equipment designed to measure to automate or optimize a specific industrial process. It is developed to meet unique needs, delivering flexibility, precision and performance tailored to your business.
Do you offer technical support and training?
Yes, we provide a complete technical support service including team training, personalized follow-up, as well as preventive and corrective maintenance services.
Do your machines integrate with my existing systems?
Absolutely. Our custom special machines are designed to integrate with your current systems, ensuring optimal compatibility and a smooth transition.
How long does it take to design a special machine?
The lead time depends on the complexity of the project, but always includes an in-depth analysis, a design and simulation phase, then manufacturing and integration. We provide you with a clear schedule from the very start.
Do you work with indexing tables and robotic cells?
Yes. The indexing table is one of our historic areas of expertise (force press-fit, high-throughput multi-component assembly), and we also design custom robotic cells integrating the main robots on the market (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Stäubli, ABB, Omron, Kuka).
Do you operate in Brittany and the Pays de la Loire?
Yes. CIM Atlantique is an industrial integrator based north of Nantes and operates across the entire Pays de la Loire and Brittany regions, as close as possible to your production sites.
A special machine project?
Describe your process and your production goals to us: our engineering office designs the machine to measure, from analysis to CE file, tailored to your need.
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