Manufacturers across the country are under constant pressure to increase output, reduce scrap, and keep lines running with fewer unplanned stops. Done well, Robot Integration UK delivers exactly that: shorter cycle times, more consistent quality, and higher uptime that protects delivery dates. Done poorly, it can introduce bottlenecks, awkward operator workflows, and long commissioning delays. The difference is a structured approach that starts with your process and ends with a reliable system your team can run confidently.
At Premier Automation, we design and build new robot systems, integrate used robots, and modify or update existing automated cells to meet technical requirements and payback criteria. We also relocate systems locally, nationally, or internationally, helping you preserve investment while adapting to changing production demands. With in-house design, fabrication, control panel build, and programming, we focus on solutions that are robust, serviceable, and built for real-world production.
Robot Integration UK starts with the right process definition
Before any robot model is chosen or any guarding is drawn, the most important work is understanding what success looks like on your line. Throughput and uptime are outcomes, and they depend on dozens of inputs: part presentation, tolerances, changeover time, operator access, upstream and downstream constraints, and how the cell recovers after a minor stop.
A proper feasibility stage clarifies:
- Target cycle time and how it will be measured
- Product mix, future variants, and changeover expectations
- Quality requirements and inspection points
- Available footprint, access routes, and maintenance clearance
- Data needs (traceability, OEE, alarms, reporting)
- Safety requirements and the practical realities of your shopfloor
This early clarity prevents expensive redesign later. It also helps decide whether you need a high-speed industrial robot, a collaborative robot, a multi-robot cell, or a simpler approach that automates only the bottleneck operations. Premier Automation will provide honest, unbiased advice so you end up with the right level of automation, not automation for its own sake.
Robot Integration UK that protects uptime through controls and safety
Uptime is not only about the robot. Many production losses come from peripheral equipment and control design: inconsistent sensors, unreliable pneumatics, poor HMI layouts, and safety systems that cause nuisance trips. That is why the control system needs to be treated as the heart of the cell, designed to make operation intuitive and fault recovery fast.
Premier Automation specialises in control system design and build, with designs executed in the latest Eplan platform and documentation that supports long-term maintenance. This typically includes full schematics, parts lists, panel layouts, cable schedules, and the safety deliverables that help you run compliant systems confidently, such as EN13849 safety reports and controls risk assessments.
Because we build panels in-house and fully test them before despatch, commissioning time on site is reduced and faults are easier to isolate. During installation and commissioning, our electricians connect the system, verify power supplies, test I/O, and then our software engineers commission the control software and provide any required training. The result is a cell that is easier to run, easier to support, and quicker to recover when something goes wrong.
This is also where integration experience matters. We hold ABB Value Provider status and work with leading robot platforms across a wide range of applications, including machine tending, palletising, welding, and dispensing. Matching the right robot, tooling, and safety concept to the application is a major driver of both performance and long-term reliability.
Robot Integration UK upgrades and relocation without production chaos
Many businesses already have automation assets that can deliver more than they currently do. A cell that was installed years ago may be mechanically sound but limited by old controls, outdated guarding, slow changeovers, or programmes that were never optimised. Upgrades can often restore performance, reduce cycle times, and improve uptime without the cost and lead time of a complete replacement.
Premier Automation supports upgrades and re-engineering in a structured way:
- System assessment through a site survey and detailed discussion
- Identification of bottlenecks and failure points (mechanical, electrical, software, process)
- Practical upgrade plan aligned to your production schedule and payback targets
- Implementation with clear testing and re-commissioning steps
Relocation adds its own challenges. Moving a robot cell is not simply lifting it onto a lorry. It involves documenting the existing installation, protecting cabling and sensors, managing mechanical alignment, and ensuring the system performs exactly as expected in the new environment. Whether you are reorganising a production area, moving to a new facility, or transferring equipment between sites, relocation should be treated as an engineering project with controlled risk.
To minimise downtime during upgrades and moves, Premier Automation uses offline programming tools and simulation where appropriate. Creating a digital twin can allow programme changes, cycle-time optimisation, and logic updates without shutting down production for extended periods. When the system is then installed on site, the work is more about verification and fine-tuning than building from scratch under pressure.
Turning integration into measurable throughput gains
A high-performing robot cell is the sum of small, well-engineered decisions. Gripper design that handles real part variation. Sensors placed for reliability rather than convenience. HMIs that guide operators to the quickest recovery step. Alarm messages that actually explain the fault. Changeovers that are engineered into the design, not left to “tribal knowledge”.
Robot Integration UK should ultimately deliver measurable improvements you can see on the line:
- Faster cycle times and stable takt performance
- Fewer minor stops and quicker recovery when they occur
- Improved quality consistency and reduced rework
- Safer, clearer workflows for operators and maintenance
- A system designed for product change and future expansion
Premier Automation operates from a large facility in Bedford with strong transport links to most parts of the country, supporting projects from single robot cells to sophisticated multi-technology automation systems. If you are exploring a new robot installation, upgrading an existing cell, or planning a relocation, we can help you assess feasibility, define the right solution, and deliver a robust, reliable system that improves throughput and protects uptime.
