{"id":7750,"date":"2026-11-02T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/robotic-assembly-cells\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T10:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:21:04","slug":"robotic-assembly-cells","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/robotic-assembly-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"Robotic assembly cells &#038; special robots"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style>.fusion-page-title-bar{display:none!important;}<\/style>\n<!-- EN page https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/robotic-assembly-cells\/ (id NEW) : contenu du [fusion_code] (conteneur Avada pleine largeur, padding 0). 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Assembly, bonding, screwdriving or laser marking: each cell is simulated, validated and then engineered around your product.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pg-ctas\"><a class=\"btn btn--mint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Send us your specifications <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"btn btn--line\" href=\"tel:+33240587296\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i> +33 2 40 58 72 96<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <figure class=\"pg-visual\"><img class=\"lazyload\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27760%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20760%20760%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27760%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/04-assemblage-batteries-fond.webp\" alt=\"Robotic assembly cell for electric batteries\" title=\"\"><svg class=\"viz\" viewBox=\"0 0 800 600\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid slice\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <path class=\"viz__path\" d=\"M140 470 C 220 300, 360 250, 470 300 S 600 400, 640 200\"\/>\n          <circle class=\"viz__dot\" r=\"7\"><animateMotion dur=\"5s\" repeatCount=\"indefinite\" path=\"M140 470 C 220 300, 360 250, 470 300 S 600 400, 640 200\"\/><\/circle>\n          <g class=\"viz__target\" transform=\"translate(640 200)\"><circle r=\"22\"\/><path d=\"M-34 0h20M14 0h20M0 -34v20M0 14v20\"\/><\/g>\n          <g class=\"viz__target viz__target--start\" transform=\"translate(140 470)\"><circle r=\"14\"\/><\/g>\n        <\/svg><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec\"><div class=\"wrap pg-intro\"><h2 class=\"pg-h2\">A robot at the heart of your assembly process<\/h2>\n <p>A robotic assembly cell combines one or more robots, dedicated grippers and tooling, a part-feeding system and, often, vision inspection. It carries out your operations with constant precision and throughput, with no fatigue or variability.<\/p>\n <p>It is one of the applications within our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/industrial-robotics-integration\/\">industrial robotics<\/a> business: our engineering office designs the layout, the grippers, the tooling, the guarding and the safety, and our robotics and automation engineers program and commission the cell, from study through to production.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec pg-sec--paper\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">The operations we robotize<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pg-cards\"><div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-cubes\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Assembly<\/h3><p>Picking and placing components, press-fitting, assembly of sub-assemblies and modules.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-tint\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Bonding and dispensing<\/h3><p>Robotic dispensing of adhesive or sealant, component bonding with presence checking.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-screwdriver\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Screwdriving<\/h3><p>Robotic screwdriving with torque and angle control, and data traceability.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-barcode\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Laser marking and engraving<\/h3><p>Engraving of part numbers, Datamatrix codes or logos, with read-back verification.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"pg-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-eye\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Integrated inspection<\/h3><p>AI vision inspection with Deeper before and after the operation.<\/p><span class=\"pg-more\">Learn more <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec\"><div class=\"wrap pg-split\">\n    <div><h2 class=\"pg-h2\">3D simulation and trajectory validation<\/h2><p>Before manufacturing anything, we simulate the complete cell in 3D: robot, gripper, tooling, conveyors and guards. This step removes uncertainty and secures your investment.<\/p>\n <ul><li>Verification of reachability for every pick and place point<\/li><li>Validation of trajectories and detection of collisions with the environment<\/li><li>Estimation of cycle time and selection of the best-suited robot<\/li><li>Optimization of the layout and the floor-space footprint<\/li><li>Offline preparation of the programming, for a shorter commissioning<\/li><\/ul>\n <p>The simulation also serves as a discussion tool: you validate how the cell works before it is built. It is used on all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/industrial-robotics-integration\/\">robotic cell<\/a> projects.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"pg-anim\"><svg class=\"anim-arm\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 480\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3D simulation of a robot trajectory\">\n  <defs><pattern id=\"ag\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" patternUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><path d=\"M32 0H0V32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"rgba(123,232,217,.10)\"\/><\/pattern><\/defs>\n  <rect width=\"640\" height=\"480\" fill=\"url(#ag)\"\/>\n  <path class=\"zone\" d=\"M90 400 A250 250 0 0 1 550 400\"\/>\n  <path class=\"traj\" d=\"M170 300 C 230 160, 410 150, 470 290\"\/>\n  <g class=\"pt\" transform=\"translate(170 300)\"><circle r=\"9\"\/><text x=\"-18\" y=\"30\">PICK<\/text><\/g>\n  <g class=\"pt\" transform=\"translate(470 290)\"><circle r=\"9\"\/><text x=\"-20\" y=\"30\">PLACE<\/text><\/g>\n  <g class=\"pt pt--via\" transform=\"translate(320 185)\"><circle r=\"6\"\/><text x=\"-14\" y=\"-14\">VIA<\/text><\/g>\n  <g class=\"arm\"><rect x=\"295\" y=\"405\" width=\"50\" height=\"20\" rx=\"3\" class=\"base\"\/>\n    <g class=\"l1\"><rect x=\"312\" y=\"300\" width=\"16\" height=\"110\" rx=\"8\"\/><circle cx=\"320\" cy=\"300\" r=\"12\"\/>\n      <g class=\"l2\"><rect x=\"320\" y=\"292\" width=\"120\" height=\"16\" rx=\"8\"\/><circle cx=\"440\" cy=\"300\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M440 300v26M430 326h20M430 326v14M450 326v14\" class=\"grip\"\/><\/g>\n    <\/g>\n  <\/g>\n  <g class=\"hud\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"20\" width=\"230\" height=\"74\" rx=\"4\"\/><text x=\"34\" y=\"46\">3D SIMULATION<\/text><text x=\"34\" y=\"70\" class=\"ok\">\u2713 Trajectory validated<\/text><text x=\"34\" y=\"86\" class=\"ok2\">\u2713 No collision<\/text><\/g>\n<\/svg><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pg-sec pg-sec--paper\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">Grippers engineered to measure<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"pg-p\">The gripper makes a cell reliable. We define it from your parts (material, geometry, fragility, tolerances) and design it in 3D before manufacturing and validating it in trials.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"pg-cards\">\n      <div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-hand-paper\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Pneumatic and electric grippers<\/h3><p>Fingers machined to the shape of your parts, with sized stroke and clamping force.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-circle-notch\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Vacuum gripping<\/h3><p>Suction cups and vacuum plates for flat parts, cartons, films or fragile parts.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-exchange-alt\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Multi-reference<\/h3><p>Multiple grippers or an automatic tool changer to handle several part references.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pg-card\"><span class=\"pg-ic\"><i class=\"fas fa-satellite-dish\"><\/i><\/span><h3>Grip checking<\/h3><p>Presence, vacuum or vision sensors to verify every pick before the operation.<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec\"><div class=\"wrap pg-split pg-split--rev\">\n    <div class=\"pg-anim pg-anim--photo\"><img class=\"lazyload\" width=\"1400\" height=\"630\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271400%27%20height%3D%27630%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201400%20630%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271400%27%20height%3D%27630%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/carter-cellule-fanuc.webp\" alt=\"Guarded and safeguarded robotic cell by CIM Atlantique\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div><h2 class=\"pg-h2\">Part feeding, safety and integration<\/h2>\n    <p>A high-performing cell also means parts presented in the right place and a cell that is safe for operators.<\/p>\n    <ul><li>Feeding by vibratory bowls, conveyors, indexing tables or magazines<\/li><li>Guarding, doors and light curtains, laser scanners<\/li><li>Risk assessment and validation of the performance level with SISTEMA<\/li><li>Communication with your line and supervision system, operation traceability<\/li><\/ul>\n    <p>To discover all of our robotic applications (palletizing, machine tending, depackers), see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/industrial-robotics-integration\/\">industrial robot integration<\/a> page.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec pg-sec--paper\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">A project in four steps<\/h2>\n    <ol class=\"pg-steps\"><li><span>01<\/span><h3>Feasibility study<\/h3><p>Analysis of the product, throughput and tolerances, picking trials if needed.<\/p><\/li><li><span>02<\/span><h3>3D simulation<\/h3><p>Layout, trajectories, cycle time and robot selection validated with you.<\/p><\/li><li><span>03<\/span><h3>Design and manufacturing<\/h3><p>Grippers, tooling and guards designed in 3D, assembled in our workshops.<\/p><\/li><li><span>04<\/span><h3>Programming and commissioning<\/h3><p>Programming of the robot and the PLC, production trials, training.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">Our assembly cells on video<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"rz-vids pg-vids\"><a class=\"rz-v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6HBWIiTuBE4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"rz-play\"><i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"rz-t\">Robotic assembly cell for batteries<\/span><span class=\"rz-d\">2:07<\/span><\/a><a class=\"rz-v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0OLU4AstmDk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"rz-play\"><i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"rz-t\">Robotic bonding cell for thermometers<\/span><span class=\"rz-d\">1:09<\/span><\/a><a class=\"rz-v\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WlWP-2uLVNo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"rz-play\"><i class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"rz-t\">Laser engraving robot for keys<\/span><span class=\"rz-d\">1:08<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n    <p><a class=\"pg-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/case-studies\/\">All our case studies on video <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec pg-sec--paper\"><div class=\"wrap pg-faq\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n    <details><summary>What is the difference between a robotic cell and a special machine?<\/summary><p>A robotic cell is built around a standard, reprogrammable robot surrounded by dedicated tooling. A special machine uses dedicated motions. The cell is more flexible when your products change.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the 3D simulation for?<\/summary><p>It validates reachability, trajectories, the absence of collisions and the cycle time before manufacturing. You know what the cell will do before you invest.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do you design the grippers?<\/summary><p>Yes, every gripper is designed by our engineering office for your parts: jaw grippers, suction cups, machined fingers, grip sensors, and a tool changer if there are several references.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can a cobot be enough?<\/summary><p>For moderate throughput and work alongside the operator, a cobot is often relevant. We guide you toward the solution suited to your throughput and your environment.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can you integrate vision inspection?<\/summary><p>Yes, we integrate conventional or AI vision inspection with Deeper, our software, to verify parts before and after the operation.<\/p><\/details>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-sec\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n    <h2 class=\"pg-h2\">See also<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pg-rel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/industrial-robotics-integration\/\">Industrial robotics <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/cobotics\/\">Cobotics <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/industrial-safety-and-machine-compliance-cim-atlantique\/\">Guarding and safety <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/design-of-special-machines\/\">Special machines <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/case-studies\/\">Case studies on video <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"pg-cta\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>An assembly to robotize?<\/h2><p>Send us your specifications or a few parts: we assess the feasibility, simulate the cell and propose a solution.<\/p><a class=\"btn btn--mint\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Send us your specifications <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">[{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Service\",\"name\":\"Robotic assembly cells and special robots\",\"serviceType\":\"Robotic assembly cells\",\"description\":\"Robotic cells for assembly, bonding, screwdriving and laser marking: 3D simulation, trajectory validation, custom grippers, integration and commissioning by CIM Atlantique.\",\"areaServed\":\"France\",\"provider\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"CIM Atlantique\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.cim-atlantique.com\/\",\"telephone\":\"+33 2 40 58 72 96\",\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"streetAddress\":\"3 rue Herm\u00e8s, ZAC de la Belle \u00c9toile\",\"postalCode\":\"44119\",\"addressLocality\":\"Grandchamp-des-Fontaines\",\"addressCountry\":\"FR\"}}},{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between a robotic cell and a special machine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A robotic cell is built around a standard, reprogrammable robot surrounded by dedicated tooling. 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