What repeats?
Describe the part, presentation, cycle time, changeover, tolerances, and what an operator does today.
Start with the work you need done—not a robot brand. Workcell/Find organizes public information around applications, industries, and regions so your first vendor conversation starts with a clearer brief.
The best integrator depends on the process details. Use these questions to turn a broad automation idea into a reviewable project brief.
Describe the part, presentation, cycle time, changeover, tolerances, and what an operator does today.
List the machine, PLC, fixtures, vision, safety, end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, and floor-space constraints.
Define the shift pattern, target throughput, labor relief, quality requirement, and acceptable payback assumptions.
What to ask about loading, unloading, part presentation, chucking, inspection, changeover, and lights-out constraints.
Read the machine tending guide →Compare product variation, case handling, layer patterns, safety, and line integration needs before a site visit.
Read the palletizing guide →Answer a few practical questions and get a starting brief for an integrator conversation. Do not include proprietary drawings, passwords, account details, or confidential customer information.