PTM Mechatronics runs its Mazak Integrex j-200S 24/7 with a RoboJob Tower
From two production teams to one, with more output
PTM Mechatronics runs its Mazak Integrex j-200S 24/7 with a RoboJob Tower
“Production must run 24/7.” That was the requirement of PTM Mechatronics in Egenhofen, near Munich, a German specialist in drive and mixer technology. Since 2022, a RoboJob Tower has kept its Mazak Integrex j-200S running around the clock, for batches from 100 to 8,000 parts. PTM went from two production teams to one, while increasing its output.
Key facts
- Company: PTM Mechatronics GmbH
- Location: Egenhofen, near Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Founded: 1988
- Employees: approx. 15
- Industries: Machine construction
- RoboJob products: Tower
- CNC machine brands: Mazak
- Automated machines: Mazak Integrex j-200S
- RoboJob customer since: 2022
- Key results: 24/7 production; from two production teams to one with more output; batches from 100 to 8,000 parts; remote service
Drive and mixer technology from Bavaria
Founded in 1988, PTM Mechatronics is an owner-managed company that develops and produces energy-efficient compressed air motors, modular mixers and custom solutions. Its products are used worldwide in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, packaging, food and beverage, and the chemical industry. In Egenhofen, PTM brings the whole value chain under one roof, from development and production to assembly and service.
Why automate: two shifts were not enough
PTM worked in two shifts, but that was not enough to keep up with demand. With batches from 100 to as many as 8,000 parts, the Mazak Integrex j-200S had to run permanently, for large batches as well as high mix, low volume work.
Why RoboJob: the only logical choice
PTM investigated several systems from other providers, but the RoboJob Tower proved to be the only logical choice, and the right investment.
“We are very satisfied with both the Tower and RoboJob. We also have a great service advantage with RoboJob because their service technicians can remotely connect to our Tower to see what is happening. This way, downtime is minimal and we can resume production immediately.”
— Sven Scharmacher, Production Manager, PTM Mechatronics
The result: 24/7, with one team instead of two
Demand from PTM’s markets can fluctuate. Even so, thanks to the Tower on its Mazak Integrex j-200S, PTM switched from two production teams to one while increasing its output.
“We generate huge profits by being able to produce 24/7. We are therefore actively recommending RoboJob to others and we are even already considering equipping a second CNC machine with a robot.”
— Sven Scharmacher
Frequently asked questions
Which machine did PTM Mechatronics automate with RoboJob?
PTM Mechatronics in Egenhofen, Germany, automated a Mazak Integrex j-200S multitasking machine with a RoboJob Tower. The company has been a RoboJob customer since 2022.
Can a Mazak Integrex j-200S be automated with a Tower?
Yes. PTM Mechatronics runs a RoboJob Tower on a Mazak Integrex j-200S. Platteau automates two Integrex j-200S machines with Towers, and Hetschel one with a Turn-Assist 250. See all Mazak automation projects.
Can a CNC machine produce 24/7 with one shift?
Yes. Thanks to a RoboJob Tower on its Mazak Integrex j-200S, PTM Mechatronics produces 24/7 and switched from two production teams to one, while increasing its output.
Can RoboJob service help remotely?
Yes. RoboJob service technicians can connect remotely to PTM Mechatronics’ Tower to see what is happening, so downtime stays minimal and production resumes immediately.
Is a RoboJob Tower suitable for both large batches and high mix, low volume?
Yes. At PTM Mechatronics, the Tower handles batches from 100 to 8,000 parts, as well as high mix, low volume work, on the same Mazak Integrex j-200S.