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03. November 2026    Industriestrasse 10, 5242 Lupfig

Surface automation in action – From grinding processes to intelligent robotics

A hands-on event focusing on automated grinding and surface treatment processes, intelligent robotics, AI, and specific industrial applications.

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Experience automated surface finishing in practice

How can manual grinding and surface finishing processes be automated reliably? SUHNER invites you to the Group Application Center in Lupfig on 3 November 2026.

Together with experts from industry and research, we will demonstrate through practical examples, expert presentations and live demonstrations how modern robotics, AI, force control and process know-how work together.

Registration from 8:30 a.m., official start at 9:00 a.m.
End around 16:30, followed by an aperitif & networking

Event language: English

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Presentation by Ondřej Donát, SERVIND: Surface preparation for painting and coating processes
    Practical examples from general industry, automotive and aviation show the journey from manual surface preparation to reliable automation.

  • Presentation by Mario Russi, Head of Physical AI & Robotics, CSEM: From perception to process optimization: AI and robotics in surface finishing
    Insights into computer vision, AI and robotics for component detection, quality inspection and process optimization.

  • Presentation by Matjaž Novina, NOPROMAT:
    From manual weld grinding to an automated process
    A practical example shows the journey from manual weld grinding to a reliable automated solution.

  • Presentation by Dominik Romagna, SwissDrives: Making robotics accessible
    Learn how intuitive teaching and hand-guiding can simplify the programming of grinding and deburring processes.

  • Live demonstration by Roger Patt & Mario Ciani, SUHNER: Flexible tooling, force control and surface finishing in practice
    Experience the EFCm system live on the robot – with automatic tool changing, controlled contact force and different grinding and finishing applications. See how tooling, abrasives and process parameters influence the final result.

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SUHNER Schweiz AG

Industriestrasse 10
5242 Lupfig, Switzerland

We look forward to welcoming you to the SUHNER Group Application Center!

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