Automation Services

Robot Programming

Duke Control Systems provides robot programming services for automotive, advanced manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, and general industry. We develop robust, maintainable robot programs that integrate cleanly with PLC-controlled automation systems.

We support both industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots), delivering online and offline robot programming across a wide range of robot applications.

Robot programming is not just about motion. It requires safe sequencing, predictable recovery, accurate process execution, and clean integration with conveyors, tooling, and PLC logic.

Robot Platforms We Support

  • ABB industrial robots
  • FANUC industrial robots
  • KUKA industrial robots
  • Kawasaki industrial robots
  • Universal Robots collaborative robots (UR cobots)

Key Capabilities

Industrial robot programming Collaborative robot programming Offline programming (OLP) Online commissioning
PLC & robot integration Safety & recovery logic

Robot Applications We Program

We provide robot programming for a wide range of manufacturing and material handling applications, including:

  • Arc welding and spot welding
  • Hemming and forming operations
  • Laser welding and laser processing
  • Gluing, sealing, and adhesive dispensing
  • Material handling and part transfer
  • Robotic palletising and depalletising
  • Pick and place systems
  • Machine tending and load/unload operations

Industries We Support

  • Automotive: welding, hemming, laser processes, body and component handling
  • Advanced manufacturing: precision handling, flexible robotic cells
  • FMCG: packaging, pick and place, palletising, and end-of-line automation
  • Logistics & warehousing: robotic handling and palletising
  • General industry: bespoke robotic and material handling solutions

Controls-Led Robot Programming

Our robot programming is delivered using a controls-led approach, ensuring robot behaviour aligns fully with PLC logic, safety systems, conveyors, and upstream equipment.

  • Clear mode handling and state management
  • Consistent fault handling and recovery
  • Safe interaction with tooling, conveyors, and machinery
  • Maintainable program structures for long-term support

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If you are planning a new robot cell or need support with existing robots, Duke Control Systems can deliver robust robot programming across multiple industries, applications, and robot platforms.

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