Machine Tending & Material Handling Automation

Southlake Automation designs custom machine tending and material handling systems tailored to your workflow, increasing throughput, reducing labor strain, and improving consistency, while maintaining safety, flexibility, and uptime.

Machine Tending Solutions

Machine tending automation keeps your CNC machines, presses, and production equipment running efficiently, without constant operator intervention.

Southlake Automation designs robotic machine tending systems that:

  • Load and unload parts with speed and repeatability

  • Reduce cycle time and idle machine hours

  • Improve part consistency and quality

  • Minimize operator fatigue and injury risk

  • Integrate seamlessly with existing equipment

Whether you’re automating a single machine or multiple cells, our systems are built to scale with your production demands.

Material Handling Automation

Efficient material handling is critical to maintaining flow across your facility. Southlake Automation delivers automated solutions that move, orient, and transfer materials safely and accurately throughout the production process.

Our material handling systems include:

  • Robotic part transfer and positioning

  • Palletizing and depalletizing solutions

  • Conveyor integration and custom layouts

  • Bulk and packaged material movement

  • Safe handling of heavy, awkward, or repetitive loads

Each system is designed to reduce manual handling while improving reliability.

Fully Custom, Safety-Focused Systems

Every machine tending and material handling system we build is:

  • Custom-engineered for your application

  • Designed to meet industrial safety standards

  • Integrated with your existing machines and controls

  • Built for durability in demanding environments

From concept and design to programming, installation, and support, Southlake Automation delivers end-to-end solutions you can rely on.

Why Choose Southlake Automation?

Manufacturers partner with Southlake Automation because we focus on real production challenges, not generic automation.

What sets us apart:

  • Application-specific robotic solutions

  • Reduced dependence on manual labor

  • Improved operational consistency

  • Experienced integration and controls expertise

  • Long-term reliability and support

We don’t just automate processes; we help future-proof your operation.

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Let’s Automate Your Operation

If you’re looking to improve efficiency, safety, and consistency through machine tending or material handling automation, Southlake Automation is ready to help.

Contact us today to discuss your application and explore a custom solution designed around your production goals.