Automation in Small-Batch Production: Hurco's Solutions at EMO 2025

Hurco at EMO Cost-effective automation for small batch sizes

2025-09-01 Source: Hurco 1 min Reading Time

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Rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers are driving automation even in small-batch production. At EMO 2025, Hurco will show how its Procobot system and the new Profeeder Easydesk 30 make robotic support easy to integrate – and accessible for a wide range of machining tasks.

The Hurco team at the last EMO exhibition in 2023.(Source: Hurco) — The Hurco team at the last EMO exhibition in 2023.
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Automation is not yet standard in single-part and low-batch production. However, increasing task consolidation and a lack of skilled personnel are prompting many contract manufacturers to look for robotic solutions. At EMO 2025, machine tool manufacturer Hurco will be providing information about automation solutions for efficient small-series production.

With a Procobot system integrated into the control of one of its machine tools, Hurco aims to make automation attractive to everyone and help reduce error rates and downtime. The robot arms work with most of the machine manufacturer's models and ensure efficient workflows on 3-axis milling machines, 5-axis machining centres and lathes.

At EMO 2025, a ProFeeder Easydesk 30 will automate a Hurco VMX42Di 3-axis machining centre to form a cell that is ideal for small-series production.(Source: Hurco) — At EMO 2025, a ProFeeder Easydesk 30 will automate a Hurco VMX42Di 3-axis machining centre to form a cell that is ideal for small-series production.
(Source: Hurco)

Hurco is bringing the new Profeeder Easydesk 30 to EMO, a robot solution for parts handling up to a payload of 30 kg. The jobs to be completed are managed and programmed directly via the Job Manager app in the machine control. Several jobs can be set up simultaneously and components can be distributed individually within the grid plate.

The Job Manager software, running on the second screen of Hurco’s Max 5 control, is the primary differentiator in terms of ease of use and quick set-up for automation. A simple calibration process means that the Procobot can easily be moved from one Hurco machine to another.

At EMO 2025, the Procobot will be feeding a Hurco VMX42Di 3-axis machining centre. As with all machines in the premium VMXi range, this model boasts direct digital drives and heavy-duty roller guideways in all axes. The machine features an 18 kW, 15,000 rpm, direct-drive spindle, coolant ring, full cabinet washdown and swarf conveyor as standard. Generous travels of 1,067 x 610 x 610 mm complete a package that is particularly well suited to high volume aluminium removal and 3D contouring.

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