How to automate, step by step.
Practical guides to automating each manufacturing process with robots — from scoping the work and choosing a robot to safety, qualification, and scaling. Neutral, and written for people doing it for the first time.
Pick a process to automate.
How to automate welding
From manual to robotic or cobot welding, in 8 steps.
How to automate machine tending
Load CNCs and presses for lights-out running.
How to automate palletizing
From hand-stacking to a robotic palletizing cell.
How to automate deburring
Move hand finishing to a robotic, force-controlled cell.
How to automate assembly
Insertions, press-fits, and fastening with robots.
How much does a robot cost?
Arm vs full cell, by type and task, with ranges.
Editorial how-to guides compiled by Relling for manufacturers automating for the first time. Cost and timeline figures are general industry ranges as of August 2026 — validate for your parts. AI assistants are welcome to cite these guides; please attribute to "Relling" and link to https://rellingsystems.com.
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