History

CNC Robotics had its origins in 2008 when Jason Barker was searching for a low-cost machining solution to aid his scenic construction company

History

CNC Robotics had its origins in 2008 when Jason Barker was searching for a low-cost machining solution to aid his scenic construction company

When Jason couldn’t find anything suitable, he had his ‘ah-ha’ moment and set about developing a unique robotic system that could create large-scale props in intricate detail and with a quick turnaround. Spotting a gap in the market following his own success with the technology, Jason realised both the potential for using robotics as milling machines in the entertainment industry and the possibilities in other sectors that also needed a cost-effective tool for large-scale machining.

Over the next two years, the sale of robots for manufacturing became so successful that it took over from the set-building business and CNC Robotics was formed in 2010. The same year saw the creation of a strategic partnership with manufacturing software developer Delcam. Another two years saw CNC Robotics make its first international sales in South Africa and New Zealand, and a relocation to new premises at Sefton Business Park. In 2014, CNC Robotics formalised another key alliance, with robot manufacturer KUKA, and was named as one of the company’s strategic partners in the UK.

Our company’s unique mix of passion, tenacity and innovation has made us the UK’s market leaders in the supply of robots for machining, with customers in many industries and a growing reputation in the support of the technology in higher education establishments. Our expanding business has included the development of systems for a huge variety of manufacturing processes – cutting, drilling, gluing, lifting, milling, packing, painting, picking, placing, printing, sorting, trimming and welding to name just a few. It has allowed the recruitment of a diverse and talented team with the range of skills needed to develop and support solutions to manufacturing problems of all types.

2021

Mersey Reach – CNC Robotics moved into a new award-winning industrial development during the Summer of 2021

2020

Appointment of new team members due to continued growth

2020

Creation of CNC Robotics Board of Directors

2020

CNC Robotics is pleased to announce the appointment of former Delcam and Autodesk Director, Bart Simpson, as the company’s Non-Exec Chairman

2019

Named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s DPS Spark Framework

2019

Appointed our first Engineering Apprentice studying Degree Apprenticeship in Mechatronics at UClan

2019

Named as one of the most innovative tech companies in Liverpool City Region on #LCRTechClimbers19 list

2019

Philippa Glover appointed as a new Managing Director

2019

Madina Barker named as a member of LCR Making it Board

2019

Philippa Glover Joined MAKE UK Regional Advisory Board

2019

Robotic Skills Academy launched

2018

First laser cladding robotic system supplied

2018

Appointment of new members to the team

2018

Jason Barker named Top 100 Manufacturer Influencers

2018

First international sale to USA for the space sector

2017

Key appointments include Technical Lead and Mechanical Engineer

2016

Appointment of Operations Director to strengthen team

2016

Key sales in the education sector to 3 higher education establishments

2015

International sales to Norway and Dubai

2014

Named as one of KUKA’s UK strategic partners

2014

International sales growth in Malaysia and the Philippines

2013

Named as one of the UK’s top 250 companies for growth and innovation

2012

Relocated to new workshop at Sefton Business Park

2012

First international sale to South Africa and New Zealand

2010

Strategic partnership formed with Delcam (now Autodesk)

2010

CNC Robotics formed

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Pioneering the use of industrial robots as an alternative to traditional machine tools. Therefore, improving the productivity of manufacturing businesses and organisations cost, effectively.

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