Pfullendorf, March 20, 2026 – SPIE AUTOMATION has received new partner awards from two leading robotics manufacturers: Gold status from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Silver status from Universal Robots (UR). These classifications highlight the growing importance of collaborative and mobile robotics solutions in industrial automation—and show that we don’t just know these technologies, but actively and successfully use them.

Partner status proves real-world experience
The classification as a Gold or Silver Partner is based on measurable results: the number of implemented projects and installed systems. Companies with this status have demonstrable experience in implementing complex automation solutions. For SPIE AUTOMATION customers, this specifically means: they work with a partner who not only understands robotics theoretically but regularly integrates it into real production environments.

How our customers benefit
The decisive advantage lies in the experience gained from numerous projects. We not only know the systems themselves but also the typical challenges in ongoing operations. This directly impacts project success:

• tailor-made selection of the suitable solution

• seamless integration into existing processes

• reliable and field-tested implementation

While manufacturers stand for the technical quality of the systems, SPIE AUTOMATION ensures that they are optimally deployed and efficiently utilized.

Typical applications for UR and MiR solutions
Our robotics solutions are used in a wide variety of industrial applications.

Universal Robots (UR) offers collaborative robots that can be flexibly deployed, including for assembly work, pick-and-place applications, machine tending, and palletizing processes. The cobots are characterized by easy programming, high adaptability, and safe collaboration with humans.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), on the other hand, focuses on autonomous mobile systems, particularly for intralogistics, automated material transport, and connecting production and storage areas. The robots move independently through existing environments – without additional infrastructure.

Noticeable effects in ongoing operations
The use of robotics clearly pays off in practice. Typical project results include consistently high and reproducible quality, relieving employees of monotonous tasks, more efficient use of skilled workers, long-term cost advantages through automation, and higher plant availability.
Against the backdrop of the shortage of skilled workers, robotics is increasingly becoming a strategic success factor.

Holistic approach to robotics
Our projects are implemented by an experienced team that works daily with collaborative robots (UR), mobile systems (MiR), and classic industrial robots. The focus is on an integrated approach: from planning and engineering to commissioning and ongoing operation. We rely on modular and scalable solutions that can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. For our customers, this means continuous support – all from a single source.