Special Purpose Machines (SPM)

Rotosis designs, builds, installs and commissions special purpose machines that perform a specific task on your production line at high efficiency. When a standard machine cannot meet your size, pace or quality requirements, we develop the solution around your process.

What is a special purpose machine?

A special purpose machine (SPM) is designed for a specific product and a specific task. Instead of expecting an off-the-shelf machine to fit your product, the machine is built around your product, part size, speed and quality target. For repetitive and serial work it delivers efficiency, consistency and labor savings.

Why choose a special machine?

What tasks are they built for?

• Material handling, loading and unloading stations
• Welding and joining lines
• Palletizing and packaging solutions
• Feeding, separating and in-line transfer
• Assembly and inspection stations specific to your product

For our robotic welding and palletizing applications, see robotic welding systems and robotic palletizing.

What can the machine include?

• Product-specific mechanical design and manufacturing
• ABB or KUKA robot and suitable gripper, if required
• Feeding, conveyor and product alignment
• PLC and operator panel software
• Safety: fencing, light curtain or area scanner
• Integration with your existing line

How we work

• Needs analysis: product, task, capacity and current layout.
• Concept and quote: solution scope, layout, budget and schedule.
• Build and install: we build the machine and install it at your site.
• Commissioning and support: training and after-sales technical support.

What we need for a quote

• Product or part drawing, or a sample
• The operation the machine will perform
• Required hourly capacity
• Existing line and available space (photos or a plan are enough)
• Quality, monitoring and safety expectations

Frequently asked questions

What is a special purpose machine (SPM)?

A machine designed and built to perform a specific task on your product at your pace. It is preferred when a standard machine cannot meet your size, speed or quality requirements.

Does the machine have to use a robot?

No. We recommend a robotic or non-robotic solution depending on the task. When a robot is needed, we integrate ABB or KUKA robots into the machine.

Can it be integrated into my existing line?

Yes. We plan feeding, conveyor, PLC and safety integration around your existing line.

How long does a project take?

It depends on the scope of the machine. We share the schedule at the quote stage, after the needs analysis.