Cyan Tec’s Managing Director, Tony Jones and Operations Director, Dave Lowen, ,were honoured to be invited to attend the launch event of Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL Aircraft, Valo, in London.

The aircraft that is importantly manufactured in the UK, is designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150mph with zero operating emissions. With the aim of achieving airline-level safety certification in 2028, the Valo is expected to be shuttling clients across commercial routes such as airport to city center connections in the near future.

Cyan Tec are proud to be the supplier of a number of advanced automated systems for key component manufacture for Vertical Aerospace.

If you have a requirement for laser, inkjet or general automation-based equipment, please contact our sales team on 01509 815186 or sales@cyan-tec.com.

Cyan Tec are pleased to announce that the company have been nominated for “The Most Innovative Solution” for 2024/2025 for its Robojet RJ3-54RH digital inkjet printing system.

A machine that is novel, high impactful and shows remarkable creativity and resourcefulness in the world of automation, the Cyan Tec Robojet RJ3-54RH promotes the expert robotic and inkjet capabilities with the Cyan Tec team. Designed to print onto complex surfaces, the integration of the IRB 1200 from ABB gives the machine ultimate flexibility when proposing a robust solution to potential clients.

With innovation being one of the driving forces in the automation industry, Cyan Tec’s creative minds are constantly challenging the limits of which the ABB robot systems can be used in industrial applications.

The AVP awards take place in Brussels 16-18th September, where Cyan Tec employees will meet with other Value Providers to network and collaborate on projects of the future.

If you have any robotic or general automation enquiries, please contact the sales team on sales@cyan-tec.com.

Cyan Tec has recently commissioned a fully automated assembly line for one of its high-profile automotive customers.

Following on from previous successful contracts with said client, Cyan Tec were successful in securing the business for what turned out to be a significantly more automated and complex assembly system than its predecessors.

The Cyan Tec machine can assemble a range of different lengths of components, with an innovative “fixed side” and “moving side” approach included in the design to allow the machine to be automatically adjusted to suit the part being processed.

Starting from the raw material being presented to the line on a reel feeding system, a part is cropped to the required length and profile prior to it arriving at the dedicated assembly section of the machine.

The part is placed onto a servo driven walking beam mechanism, used to transfer the component through the various assembly stations.

Both ends of the component are formed into a “loop” to prepare it for the insertion of the fixings that are used to hold the final part in place when it is installed onto a vehicle. A combination of pneumatic and electrical devices are integrated at the “looping” station to accurately perform this forming process.

Automatic bowl feeders, linear tracks and end escapements are provided with the machine, and they are used to autonomously feed a variety of different fixings to a known end position. Once the fixing is sensed to be in position, the machine automatically inserts it into the previously formed “loop” at both ends of the component, and a hydraulic press is deployed to form the top of the part, securing the fixing in its final position.

A traditional spot-welding setup is installed at the next station, and this performs a pair of spot welds on the component, securing the previously inserted fasteners in place. Due to the welding and product requirements, significant machined tooling is required at this position in the machine. Cyan Tec has vast experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke and modular tooling systems. Not only in the automative industry, but the company has also provided dedicated fixturing to the aerospace and consumer product market.

Once the component has been fully processed by the automated assembly machine, a six-axis robot is used as an end of line pick and place mechanism. Provided by Cyan Tec’s strategic partner, ABB, the robot is designed with a bespoke gripper to suit the range of components that are required to be handled. A relatively small robot is installed here, though Cyan Tec has robot integration experience with the full range of ABB robots, including using many features within the high-performance controller. The machine uses the ABB “Safe Move” technology to ensure the ensure the areas around the machine are protected from collision, creating safety zones with the aim of eliminating commercial risk for the end user.

In addition to Cyan Tec’s envious reputation for producing high-quality industrial laser and digital inkjet printing systems, the company has the required engineering experience to design and deliver a complex, bespoke assembly solution. If you have a requirement for a new system, then please get in touch with our sales team – sales@cyan-tec.com – to start your automation journey with Cyan Tec.

Advanced automation specialists Cyan Tec Systems supplies large scale, fully guarded, robotic material handling and palletising system for sorting, checking and palletising large items. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Cyan Tec engineers craft customized solutions seamlessly integrating advanced technology with precision engineering.

The system integrates automated conveyor lines,  a Yaskawa robot designed to lift and precisely place large-scale items onto pallets. Further enhancing the system’s functionality is an integrated automatic banding system for transportation and material handling safety. The high-end system delivers seamless, automatic labelling, to additionally facilitate warehouse traceability.

The system includes an innovative method to pick large items, ensuring item protection. Cyan Tec’s team of highly skilled engineers design and build a bespoke, intelligent, robotic gripper system tailored to meet project requirements, ensuring unparalleled performance and efficiency. To additionally ensure the preservation of materials, the system includes robotic placing of protective layer cards.

With this large-scale material handling system, Cyan Tec Systems continues to achieve high standards in robotic integration and automation, offering unparalleled solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors.

To learn more about Cyan Tec’s material handling systems, contact sales@cyan-tec.com.

Cyan Tec are excited to be exhibiting at the IPI (Industrial Print Integration) Conference in Dusseldorf next week (19th & 20th November). On our table top exhibition stand we will be displaying our machine integration capabilities within the industrial inkjet industry. We are delighted to welcome visitors to the exhibition, where we can discuss the wide range of different inkjet projects that Cyan Tec have been involved with, in the hope of inspiring future automated inkjet printing solutions.

Cyan Tec’s CEO, Clayton Sampson, will be presenting at the exhibition – Printing with Robots to Create a Revolutionary New Winning Product – discussing the impact that revolutionary inkjet technology has had on a major consumer goods manufacturer. This is a must see presentation, so be sure to join him on 20th November to learn more about robot print systems and how the technology enabled this manufacturer to realise their winning vision.