Vanguard Robotics / ESTUN integration partner
Robotic cell integration in Switzerland
A robotics project defined by your parts, cycle times and interfaces. Explore Vanguard’s integration steps and project deliverables.
From requirements to acceptance
A defined scope. Agreed trials.
Vanguard manages integration and project interfaces. The quotation defines equipment, responsibilities, acceptance criteria and support after commissioning.
Define the process and acceptance criteria
We record parts, volumes, cycle times and plant constraints. The specification defines what the cell must do and how acceptance will be measured.
Study the robot, gripping and layout
Selection checks total payload, centre of gravity, inertia, paths and access. Simulation or gripping trials address uncertainties before hardware is finalised.
Define interfaces and safety
Robot, PLC, vision, machine and peripherals follow a defined sequence. Risk assessment covers the complete cell. Responsibilities, protective measures and required validation are identified in the project scope.
Program and test sequences
We prepare robot programs and automation interfaces included in the contract. Trials cover the normal cycle, agreed formats, faults and production recovery.
Install and accept the cell
On-site trials use the agreed criteria with your parts and production conditions. Results, reservations and outstanding actions are recorded before operational handover.
Hand over and organise maintenance
The handover file, backups, operator training and recommended spares are defined in the quotation. Maintenance planning and support arrangements follow the equipment and plant organisation.
What needs connecting
The robot in your installation.
PLC, supervision, vision, tooling, conveyors and machines must exchange the right states. We define sequences, faults, recovery steps and operating modes within the project scope.
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Project questions
Before choosing a robot.
Who is Vanguard Robotics?
Vanguard Robotics is the robotics vertical of Vanguard Systems. We plan and integrate robot cells for Swiss industrial sites, with a contact for the process, automation and commissioning.
What is your relationship with ESTUN?
Vanguard Systems is an ESTUN integration partner in Switzerland. We specify the robot and equipment for your application, then the integration scope and acceptance trials.
Do you work on existing installations?
Yes. The study starts with an inventory of equipment, controllers, backups and interfaces. Changes and intervention scope are confirmed after this review.
How much does a robot cell cost?
Pricing depends on the robot, gripper, process equipment, protective measures, interfaces and trials. Send part details, required throughput and a plant layout to scope an initial study.
How long does a project take?
The schedule depends on engineering, procurement and the available shutdown window. We specify it alongside scope and validation points. A catalogue lead time is not a delivery commitment for the complete cell.
Can a cobot operate without guarding?
That must be assessed for the complete application. The gripper, part, movements and operator interactions may require protective measures. Selecting a cobot does not remove the need for this assessment.
How is return on investment assessed?
We start with your volumes, cycle times, operating hours and recorded costs. The calculation also includes consumables, maintenance, changeovers and planned downtime. Assumptions remain explicit.