Authorized distributor + integrator
Upper Midwest
Machinists,
Not Middlemen.
Standard Bots machine tending for CNC shops, installed and integrated by machinists who run these systems themselves. We use them on our own CNC machines to produce real customer parts every day.
Distribute. 
Install. Run.
Packages
Four Ways In.
Every package starts with the same Standard Bots Core arm. What changes is how much of the work we take off your plate, from the machine tending robot alone to a complete cell we install and hand over running.
Installation travel and expenses not included.
Tier 01 · Arm only
Path to Start
The core hardware. You handle integration in-house.
Starting at
$37,000
Included
- Standard Bots Core six-axis arm — 18 kg payload, 1.3 m reach
- Touchscreen no-code interface and teach pendant
- Portable base — locks in place without bolting to concrete
- Standard manufacturer warranty and remote support
Not Included
- Gripper and end effector
- Controller and vise actuator
- Pedestal, table, guarding
- Installation and integration
- Custom tooling or fixturing
Best Suited For
Shops with an in-house controls or automation resource who want the arm and nothing else. Also the right entry point if you are automating a process you have already proven manually.
Overview
The Core arm on its own, for shops that already have integration capability in house and just need the robot.
Payload
18 kg
Reach
1,300 mm
Repeatability
±0.025 mm
Linear speed
3 m/s
Lead time: 6–8 weeks · Installation: Self-install
Installation travel and expenses not included.
Tier 02 · Machine tending kit
Path to Production
Everything needed to put the robot to work on your machine.
Starting at
$49,900
Included
- Everything in Path to Start
- Robot controller
- On-robot gripper sized to your part
- Vise actuator for automated clamping
- Plug-and-play connection — no drivers or configuration
Not Included
- Pedestal and table
- Door opener and PLC controller
- On-site installation
- Travel and expenses
- Custom fixturing
Best Suited For
A shop running one or two machines with repeatable setups, comfortable handling its own mechanical install. The most common starting point for a first cell.
Overview
The arm plus the parts that actually make it tend a machine. Everything needed to load and unload a vise, ready to integrate.
Payload
18 kg
Reach
1,300 mm
Repeatability
±0.025 mm
Linear speed
3 m/s
Lead time: 6–8 weeks · Installation: Self-install with remote support
Installation travel and expenses not included.
Tier 03 · Complete installed system
Path to Autonomy
A full cell, installed and integrated by our team.
Starting at
$98,000
Included
- Everything in Path to Production
- Automatic CNC door opener
- PLC controller for machine signal handshake
- Pedestal and work table
- Three days on-site installation by Path engineers
- Operator handoff and first-run support
Not Included
- Travel and expenses for installation
- Custom tooling and fixturing
- Spare parts inventory
- Facility electrical or air work
Best Suited For
Shops running two to four machines that want unattended second- and third-shift capacity without hiring a robotics person. This is the tier that actually gets you to lights-out.
Overview
A complete cell, installed by our team. The robot opens the door, runs the cycle, and keeps going after your operators go home.
Payload
18 kg
Reach
1,300 mm
Repeatability
±0.025 mm
Linear speed
3 m/s
Lead time: 8–10 weeks · Installation: 3 days on-site
Installation travel and expenses not included.
Tier 04 · Custom automation
Path to Scale
Engineered around your application, not a standard kit.
Pricing
Custom quote
Included
- Everything in Path to Autonomy
- Custom-engineered cell designed to your parts and process
- Extended integration across multiple machines
- Custom fixturing and tooling design
- Operator training and ongoing programming support
Not Included
- Determined at quote — nothing is assumed in or out until we see the application
Best Suited For
Multi-machine cells, awkward part geometry, tight tolerance handling, or a shop moving several machines to lights-out at once. Scoped and quoted per project.
Overview
When the part, the process, or the number of machines puts you outside a standard kit. We engineer the cell around your application.
Payload
18 kg
Reach
1,300 mm
Repeatability
±0.025 mm
Linear speed
3 m/s
Lead time: Quoted per project · Installation: Scoped per project
Installation travel and expenses not included.
Service
Our Showroom Is a Shop Floor.
Running automation in production gives us a perspective you don’t get from a product demo. We see how robotic machine tending fits into real workflows, how operators interact with it, and what it takes to keep machines running efficiently beyond the initial installation.
That experience comes with us to your floor. From system selection and integration to training and ongoing support, we’re approaching automation as machinists who understand what happens after the robot is installed.
What We Do
From Start to Spindle.
Every package starts with the same Standard Bots Core arm. What changes is how much of the work we take off your plate, from the machine tending robot alone to a complete cell we install and hand over running.
Distribute
Authorized Standard Bots hardware selected around your CNC machine, parts, and production needs.
Install
On-site installation by our team, with your system mounted, connected, and ready for production.
Integrate + Program
Robot, gripper, vise actuator, door opener, and machine communication integrated around your production cycle.
Train + Support
Hands-on training gives your operators the confidence to run the system, with continued support when you need it.
Automation Your Team Can Actually Use
Standard Bots is designed to make CNC machine tending easier to program, operate, and adapt as production needs change. Intuitive controls and AI-powered capabilities help reduce the technical barriers traditionally associated with industrial robotics.
For your team, that means automation that’s designed to fit into the way your shop works, not create another complicated system to manage.
Talk with an engineer
Tell us what you’re making.
The more you can tell us about the part and the machine, the more useful the first call is.
Questions
What Shops Want to Know
Machine tending automation uses a robot to load material into a CNC machine, remove finished parts, and support repetitive production tasks that would otherwise require an operator at the machine. The goal is simple: keep your existing equipment producing for more hours while allowing skilled employees to focus on higher-value work.
Our Path to Autonomy package includes three days of on-site installation. We install and integrate the system around your CNC machine and application, prove out the cycle, and train your operators before handoff.
In many cases, yes. Compatibility depends on factors including the machine controls, communication requirements, door operation, and your specific application. Send us your machine make and model, and our team can help determine what it will take to automate it.
Standard Bots systems are designed to make programming and operation more approachable for your existing team. We also provide operator training as part of installation and can continue supporting your team as your automation needs evolve.
Path to Autonomy, our complete robotic machine tending package, starts at $98,000. If you need only the Standard Bots Core robot arm, Path to Start begins at $37,000. Final cost depends on your application, equipment, integration requirements, and the level of support you need.
Our involvement doesn’t have to end when installation does. Path can provide programming assistance, remote support, and on-site support as your CNC machine tending requirements and applications evolve.