Plastic Thermoformed Parts for Robotics
Lightweight design, precision, and customized shape flexibility – configure your plastic thermoformed parts for robotics now. From robot housings and covers to workpiece carriers and ESD-protected components, all developed for demanding robotics applications.
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We develop rapid prototypes for the robotics industry with short development cycles: including 3D-printed tooling solutions.
200+ manufacturing partners
Over 200 partners in the formary network covering materials, processes, post-processing and robotics applications.
Wide Range of Surface Finishes
Film lamination, pad and screen printing or painting: with logos, tactile effects and functional markings on request.
What Are Plastic Thermoformed Parts for Robotics?
Plastic parts for robotics are customized thermoformed components used in robot housings, covers, protective casings, workpiece carriers, and ESD components. They provide lightweight construction, design freedom, and cost efficiency, making them ideal for industrial robotics, mobile systems, or service robots.
Top Applications of Plastic Thermoformed Parts in Robotics
Cost-Efficient Robot Parts
Low tooling costs and fast setup times enable economical production, especially for small and medium batch sizes.
ESD & EMC Protection
Integrated layer systems or conductive materials reliably protect sensitive electronics against static discharge and electromagnetic interference.
Prototype Manufacturing
Rapid implementation of functional and design prototypes for robotics components. Ideal for validating geometry, fit, and ergonomics before series production.
Refined Surfaces
Surface finishing such as high gloss, textured embossing, or coatings enhance functionality, improve appearance, and extend component lifespan.
Areas of Application for Plastic Thermoformed Parts in Robotics
Lightweight and Cover Parts for Robotic Systems
Lightweight plastic panels reduce energy consumption and increase mobility in specific robotics applications. These robot parts protect motors, joints and control modules and, depending on the material, are UV- and chemical-resistant for continuous use in industrial and outdoor environments.
Typical applications:
- Panels for motors, joints and control modules
- Protective covers and hoods
- Covers for controllers
- Panels for industrial robots, mobile systems and service robots
ESD Housings for Robotics Components
Plastic ESD housings for robotic components prevent electrostatic discharge and thus the failure of sensitive electronics. Robot housings protect circuit boards, controllers and sensors, optionally with EMC shielding against signal interference.
Typical applications:
- Housings for circuit boards, controllers and sensors
- EMC-shielded covers
- Sensor covers
- ESD-protected components with EMC shielding against signal interference
Refined Visible Parts for Robotics
High-quality thermoformed plastic parts not only enhance a robot’s appearance but also convey the manufacturer’s brand identity. This is especially important for service, assistance and medical robots. Film lamination, pad and screen printing or painting allow robot surfaces to be customized and produced in corporate colors. Tactile effects, logos or functional markings can also be integrated.
Typical applications:
- High-quality visible parts
- Transparent visible parts and control windows
- Robots for service, assistance and medical applications
Workpiece Carriers and Trays for Industrial Robotics
Robot housings are functional and aesthetic plastic panels that protect robots from external influences such as impacts, scratches, dust or moisture. At the same time, they meet key requirements for hygiene, design and ergonomics.
Typical applications:
- Robot housings for industrial robots, mobile systems and service robots
- Control panels
- Housings for prototypes and small batches
Plastic Robot Housings
Robotics trays and workpiece carriers ensure the precise transfer of components between robots and stations. Their precisely fitting cavities prevent losses even at high cycle rates. Depending on the application, robot trays can be designed to be stackable, machine-readable or ESD-protected to make automation efficient and fail-safe.
Typical applications:
- Trays for precise component transfer between robots and stations
- Stackable trays
- Machine-readable trays
- ESD-protected trays and workpiece carriers for circuit boards
- Robust robotics containers
Advantages of Plastic Thermoformed Parts in Robotics
ESD & EMC Protection
Robot housings with ESD and EMC protection provide a high level of safety.
Lightweight Design
Thanks to their low weight, plastic parts increase the mobility of robotic systems while reducing energy consumption.
Design Freedom
Thermoforming allows complex geometries, customized surfaces, and even transparent elements for your robotics application.
Cost Efficiency
Compared to injection molding, tooling costs for thermoformed plastics are significantly lower, making them particularly suitable for prototypes, small series, and customized robotics components.
Short Lead Times
Rapid prototyping ensures quick project execution, helping robotics manufacturers shorten their development cycles.
Durability & Resistance
Plastic parts are well-suited for continuous operation in industrial production environments or mobile robotic systems due to their material properties.
Plastics Used in Robotics
How Does formary Support the Robotics Industry?
formary is your digital manufacturer for thermoformed plastic parts for robotics.
Small & Medium Batch Sizes
formary produces plastic thermoformed parts economically, even in small and medium volumes – ideal for prototypes, pilot runs, or customized robotics components.
Strong Manufacturing Network
With a supplier network of over 100 partners, formary offers materials, processes, finishing, and robotics-specific applications.
Fast Prototype Production
Cost-efficient tooling solutions, such as 3D-printed molds, enable short development cycles – perfect for design validation before series production.
Centralized Project Management
From inquiry to delivery, formary coordinates all steps with the right manufacturers. The result: minimal coordination effort, fewer interfaces, and faster procurement.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Thermoformed Plastic Parts for Robotics
What are plastic thermoformed parts used for in robotics?
They are used in robot housings, covers, workpiece carriers, protective casings, and ESD-protected components for industrial, service, and mobile robots.