Güdel to show grinding beyond stationary robots with vertical, horizontal motion at Automate 2026
# Güdel Expands Grinding Robot Mobility at Automate 2026
Güdel announced it will demonstrate grinding systems with added mobility at the Automate 2026 trade show. The company's TMV and TMF systems add vertical and horizontal motion capabilities to robotic grinding applications that traditionally operated from fixed positions. This allows grinding tools to move beyond a stationary workstation setup.
The development matters for automation teams coordinating multi-axis manufacturing processes. Mobile grinding systems can adapt to larger or irregularly shaped workpieces without repositioning the part itself—a constraint that affects cycle time and floor space efficiency. For integrators, this expands the operational envelope of grinding-focused automation cells, particularly in sectors handling substantial metal components where precision grinding currently requires fixed-base setups.
The practical consideration: introducing mobility to heavy-duty grinding introduces new variables for trajectory planning and vibration control. Automation operators will need updated coordination protocols between the grinding unit's movement and part positioning, shifting some complexity from the workpiece handling side to the tool delivery side.