Flexiv, a leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, partners with Michigan-based Cardinal Machine Company, an expert in machine building and systems integration. Mainly, the partnership aims to unlock adaptive automation opportunities.

As the only manufacturer of adaptive robots, Flexiv will empower Cardinal to assemble custom robotic solutions to create an optimized automation system for their clients. Specifically, these solutions leverage industry-leading force sensitivity and artificial intelligence.

Cardinal Machine Company has over four decades of expertise, making it one of North America’s leading integration and machine-building businesses. The company uses latest software and hardware to create simple, reliable, maintainable, and durable solutions for the most complex manufacturing challenges. These make Cardinal the ideal integration partner for Flexiv.

“This strategic partnership with Cardinal marks a significant milestone for Flexiv,” said Howard Huang, Flexiv’s Business director for North America. “With the labor shortage showing no signs of abating and manufacturing being a vital part of Michigan’s economy, we hope that Flexiv’s robotic solutions can be used to fill some of the vacancies that are negatively impacting supply chains. Thanks to Cardinal, we have a real chance to make a positive difference and empower businesses not only to survive but to excel.”

As a Flexiv system integrator, Cardinal gets full access to the Rizon 4, 4s, and 10 robotic arms and the newly released Moonlight parallel robot. Flexiv’s robotic range easily integrates into existing production lines or used for standalone applications. Thus, they provide almost limitless possibilities for automating repetitive, labor-intensive tasks.

“We are excited and look forward to a successful, long-term partnership with Flexiv,” said Brian Pennington, the President of the Cardinal Machine Company. “Having Flexiv’s adaptive force control technology available to us allows us to provide our customers with complex automation solutions in areas that previously required human intervention. Combining adaptive force control technology with a robot that can work collaboratively with a human operator offers even more potential solutions to complex tasks.”

Merging Flexiv’s robotic expertise with Cardinal’s extensive experience will deliver customers unmatched automation solutions while increasing the productivity, efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness of businesses within the Great Lake State.