<As industrial automation continues to evolve, manufacturers face increasingly complex decisions when building automated solutions. The inflexibility and incompatibility of today’s equipment often make it difficult to know which robot brand to choose, which model is best for a specific application, and whether actuators will work if robot brands are changed. To address these challenges, Vention is developing a robot-agnostic ecosystem that empowers automation practitioners to build adaptable, long-term automation solutions. By offering a library of modular hardware components and a suite of cloud-engineering software under one digital platform, Vention puts control back in the hands of the manufacturer, enabling true plug & play automation.

In this blog post, we will explore the value of a robot-agnostic ecosystem and how Vention’s Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP) can help you build low-risk, high-value solutions for your automation needs.>

Building the foundation for a robot-agnostic ecosystem

<To give clients control over their automation solutions, Vention created MAP, a Manufacturing Automation Platform that hosts our library of modular hardware components and our suite of cloud-engineering software under one digital platform.>

Library of 1,000+ modular components

< Creating a solid foundation is the first step in building a robot-agnostic ecosystem. So we created an exhaustive library of modular hardware components hosted in our 3D CAD software, MachineBuilder. In MachineBuilder, users can choose from over 1,000 LEGO-like automation components, mix-and-matching from 20+ top-rated robot models, end-of-arm tools, robot mounting plates, and more—all field-tested over millions of permutations for guaranteed compatibility.>

Suite of cloud-engineered software solutions

<In addition to hardware, creating a robot-agnostic ecosystem that includes intuitive software is crucial to the programming and deployment of that machine. Within Vention’s ecosystem, MachineLogic, our code-free programming environment, enables the creation of powerful automation sequences. Users can program their robot arms, conveyors, and more without writing a single line of code and test it virtually prior to making a financial commitment. Our robot path simulation supports robots from major brands, including FANUC, Doosan, Universal Robots, and more, saving you time and complexity while still meeting your specs and budget.>

The value of a robot-agnostic ecosystem

<The inherent adaptability of robot-agnostic solutions puts the control in the hands of the manufacturer. No longer are you dependent on a small selection of compatible products or a specific robot brand. Instead, you can choose the right robot model for your project based on specs and budget; mix and match it with a full library of compatible components; and design, program, and deploy it all within your web browser.

As a result, Vention not only introduces peace of mind in the compatibility of your products but removes a significant portion of the technology risk inherent when building automated solutions. Overall, this means practitioners can focus on their core skill: automating the processes they know best, without worrying about the compatibility of their automation components.

Under MAP, a robot-agnostic ecosystem is possible. Pair this with a dedicated technical support team to get a low-risk, high-value solution that will evolve alongside your business. As we strive to reach our goal of robot-agnosticism, Vention has added to the following releases to MAP, getting us one step closer to a robot-agnostic ecosystem:>

• Vention’s telescopic column is compatible with smaller-size cobots (e.g., UR5, Link 6, etc.) as well as heavier-payload cobots (e.g., FANUC CRX-25iA, UR20, etc.), making it the most versatile telescopic column on the market.
• Our 7th axis is compatible with any robot brand, including top-rated FANUC, UR, and Doosan brands.
• Our hardware ecosystem has always supported cobots, but it now supports heavier and faster industrial robots, introducing industrial robots as a new part category that is unique to Vention.
• MachineLogic empowers you to program whole robotic cells code-free from your web browser.
• Users can start from an existing design in Vention’s design library, swap the robot to their preferred one, program it, and deploy it, all under the same platform for maximum adaptability.

As we continue to build a complete robotic-agnostic ecosystem at Vention, additional robots and supporting compatible hardware will be added, giving you unlimited combinations when creating your next automated solution. This is the future of industrial automation.

**Talk with our team of automation and robot experts today to learn how MAP can work for you</strong>