Flexible tabletop robots with 2 to 4 axes
Due to their versatility, tabletop robots are suitable for a variety of applications such as dispensing, assembly, cutting, soldering, testing and inspection. They semi-automate production, thereby improving both product quality and production efficiency.
TTA table robots are precise positioning and assembly platforms with working areas up to 500 x 500 mm and horizontal payloads up to 30 kg, which have been specially developed for use as self-sufficient manufacturing islands. With a stroke of up to 150 mm, the Z-axis can also accommodate camera systems for image processing.
Thanks to its integrated motor and built-in control system, the TTA saves valuable space. Despite its compact design, it impresses with its high payload and speed. The maximum travel speeds of the individual axes are 800 mm/s for the X and Y axes, 400 mm/s for the Z axis, and 1,000 ⁰/s for the rotation axis.
Thanks to its simple programming and user-friendly control system, the table robot is quickly ready for use. It significantly reduces the time required for manual programming, thereby increasing productivity. The standard battery-free absolute encoder eliminates the need for zero point travel and reduces maintenance to a minimum, which lowers operating costs.
A table robot is a compact Cartesian robot that is placed on a table or mounted on a frame. In production, it is primarily used for precise, repeatable, and small automation tasks.
Typical applications
Dosing & Gluing
Applying adhesives, sealants, or solder pastes in precisely defined paths.
Assembly & Mounting
Inserting small parts, screws, springs, or electronic components.
Inspection & Testing
Repeatable movement to inspection stations or contacting test pins for quality assurance.
Marking & Labeling
Engraving, marking, or laser etching of parts.
Soldering & Pressing
Automated spot or track soldering of printed circuit boards or contacts.
Pick & Place
Separation, sorting, or relocation of small parts.
Advantages of table robots in production
- Compact & space-saving – ideal for workstations or small production islands.
- High precision & repeatability – important in electronics or precision engineering.
- Easy programming – often with teach pendant or software.
- Flexible – can be converted for different tasks.
- Cost-efficient – inexpensive entry into automation compared to large industrial robots.
Typical industries
- Electronics manufacturing (printed circuit boards, connectors)
- Medical technology (pipetting, dosing, assembling small components)
- Precision engineering / optics
- Automotive suppliers (small parts assembly, gluing)
In the laboratory, tabletop robots primarily perform precise and repeatable tasks that would otherwise be manual and time-consuming. They are compact, easy to program, and fit on laboratory tables - ideal for automated routine processes.
Typical applications of laboratory robots
Pipetting & dosing
- Automated collection and dispensing of liquids into test tubes, microtiter plates, or sample vessels.
- Ensures consistent volumes and fewer human errors.
Sample preparation
- Diluting, mixing, or distributing samples.
- Preparation for analyses (e.g., PCR, ELISA, chromatography).
Handling & transfer
- Transport of samples between different stations (e.g., from incubator to measuring device).
- Automated opening/closing of containers or placement of plates.
Testing and analysis processes
- Repeatable movement to sensors or measuring instruments.
- Contacting samples with electrodes or test devices.
Labeling & documentation
- Automated labeling.
- Labeling sample containers.
Advantages in laboratory operations
Precision & reproducibility Results are standardized.
Time savings Routine tasks run in parallel or unattended.
Reduced workload for staff More time for analysis and research.
Hygiene and safety Less direct contact with hazardous substances or infectious samples.
Flexibility Benchtop robots can be quickly programmed for new test procedures.
Typical areas of application
Molecular biology (PCR setup, DNA/RNA extraction)
Medical diagnostics (serum analysis, ELISA tests)
Pharmaceutical research (high-throughput screening, substance testing)
Food and environmental analysis
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The gate type is suitable for applications in which high rigidity is required. The cantilever type is frequently used where space is limited.
The gantry type has a fixed Y-axis for handling payloads with uneven weight distribution. It is particularly suitable for applications where the X-axis has to carry a heavy load or where a large part of the load capacity extends beyond the slider.
The cantilever type allows a higher flexibility when, for example, payloads with larger dimensions or irregular shapes need to be handled.
With the TTA table robots, up to 255 programmes can be stored, 16 of which can run simultaneously. Up to 30,000 positions can be defined and up to 9999 programme steps are possible.
The autonomous table robots can be programmed directly on the unit without a PLC or with a "teaching pendant".
This manual effort is not necessary, however, because programme creation works conveniently via a PC with the SEL programme generator. Either DXF data can be read in or the travel path can be drawn with the PC mouse. The programme is then generated automatically.
