Safe gluing.
Without compromise.
Manual adhesive application leads to inconsistent beads, dependency on experienced operators and chronic exposure to isocyanates and solvents — a recognised source of occupational diseases such as asthma and contact dermatitis. Kepler-Labs developed a patented force-controlled dosing system for standard tubes that fundamentally solves this.
- Inconsistent bead thickness depending on operator and fatigue
- Exposure to hazardous fumes — occupational diseases (asthma, dermatitis)
- Hard to find and retain: experienced glue operators are scarce
- No traceability or quality recording
- High adhesive consumption due to overdosing and waste
- Constant quality — identical result, shift after shift
- Operator works safely away from hazardous substances
- No dependency on specific skills or individuals
- Full traceability of consumption and quality
- Minimal adhesive waste through precise dosing
Force-controlled
precision dosing.
The core of our Gluebot is a patented force-controlled dosing system. Unlike conventional systems that operate on pressure or motor position, we continuously measure the actual force on the plunger and control dosing in a closed loop.
- Closed-loop force control — adapts to any viscosity
- Automatic calibration on tube change
- Start detection on force threshold — only dose when adhesive truly flows
- Controlled ramp-down and retract — no dripping
- Self-diagnosis: clogs, air bubbles and empty tube detected
- Recipe management per adhesive type — switch without reconfiguration
- Built on 6-axis Fairino cobots — compact, affordable and safe next to your operator
- Independently tested with various adhesive types — supported by expertise from leading adhesive manufacturers
- Kepler-Labs as integrator — from initial concept to fully operational cell
Gluing 1K and 2K
from standard cartridges.
See the Gluebot at work with ordinary commercial cartridges: a 50 ml dual cartridge for two-component adhesive and a 300 ml cartridge. Force-controlled dosing, a repeatable path, and no special cartridges required.
50 ml 2K dual cartridge
Two-component adhesive with a static mixer — force-controlled dosing, with automatic purge and nozzle measurement.
300 ml cartridge
Glue robot with a 300 ml cartridge — identical beads, part after part.
Works with any
standard tube.
Fully manufacturer-independent. Our Gluebots work with standard adhesive tubes from any brand — you choose the best adhesive for your application, without vendor lock-in.
- Sika, Soudal, Araldite, Acralock, Novatio, Plexus and more
- 1K and 2K adhesive systems — epoxy, PU, silicone, acrylate, UV adhesives
- Automatic adaptation to any viscosity
Are you an adhesive manufacturer looking to validate your products on our Gluebots? We are open to partnerships.
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Intuitive operation.
Digital work instructions.
The operator is guided step by step via clear HMI screens with visual work instructions.
Import a DXF drawing and the software generates the complete glue path
Glue unit with live 3D path, force measurement, recipe management and purge control
Applications & sectors
Automotive
Structural bonding, sealing and cold-plate bonding. Also for hard-to-reach geometries.
Electronics
SMD adhesive, potting and conformal coating. High repeatability on small geometries.
Medical
Biocompatible adhesives, cleanroom-compatible. Full traceability.
Construction & assembly
Panel bonding, sealing and structural joints in industrial environments.
White goods & HVAC
Foam, silicone sealant and hot melt — automated and reproducible.
Your application not listed? We are open to any bonding challenge.
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