Cambridge Dynamics is a leading manufacturer that specialises in the design and production of bespoke/special-purpose machinery and control systems, as well as the improvement of existing facilities and processes. Cambridge Dynamics has been designing and building turnkey solutions since 1978.
During these 38 years, we have amassed a large store of knowledge and expertise, developing a wide range of machines across a diverse array of applications, including a 120-ton forming press, which weighed in at 16 tons.
Why choose bespoke machinery manufacturers?
With today’s advances in technology, almost anything can be automated with custom machinery, which is designed and built completely to your requirements.
Custom machinery is often cheaper and a better investment than standard machinery that is already available on the market. There are several reasons for this:
- Standard machinery often cannot perform all of the tasks needed, resulting in multiple machines having to be purchased. A custom machine tool can be capable of completing a huge range of functions for a wealth of industries, for optimal productivity within one machine.
- With standard machinery, you are often paying for costly, unnecessary features. Whereas you can specify your exact options and extras in cost-effective custom machinery.
- Custom machines are built to integrate with other existing machines in your production process. This means installation is often a lot quicker, minimising downtime.
- Custom machinery is often simpler to use (even if it is creating more complex components) as it is tailored to your exact requirements, offering a high precision, high quality, and high speed solution.
At Cambridge Dynamics, we meet with you to discuss your requirements and will include you throughout the complete design, build, and installation process.
Support and Maintenance for bespoke machinery
A well-built custom machine will require minimal maintenance by the manufacturer. Cambridge Dynamics offers a service plan which can include maintenance, remote support, and 24-hour on-site support, depending on the level of cover you choose.
Enhance operational efficiency with bespoke machinery
Installation of bespoke machinery is often far less disruptive to your company’s operations than installation of standard ‘off–the–shelf’ machinery. This is because custom machinery is designed and built to integrate into your existing production lines. Therefore, when a custom machine is installed, only minimal work or modifications are needed to successfully integrate it with your current process.
Standard off-the-shelf machinery, on the other hand, often requires on-site modifications to enable it to be integrated into your process, causing greater disruption to your business operations during installation.
Staff training is something that is always necessary, whether you are installing a custom machine or standard machinery. With a custom system, the user interface is tailored to your exact requirements, making the training quicker and the system far easier to use. Plus, with staff training e included with every purchase, it can be completed promptly and effectively from installation day.
Invest in a custom-built machine from Cambridge Dynamics
Our experienced automation engineering consultant will evaluate your proposed project and advise you on the cost of the custom machinery. As part of this, they will also be able to advise you on increased throughput and fewer defects as a result of your decision to install custom machinery.
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FAQ’s
What is the life cycle of custom machinery?
As with any other machine, the life cycle of bespoke machinery depends on many factors, but a typical custom machine that is well built and maintained properly will last for at least 5 years and often 20+ years.
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What are my legal responsibilities when buying bespoke automation machinery?
At Cambridge Dynamics, all custom machinery is built to comply with the relevant directives and CE markings.
Your legal responsibilities when buying new machinery for use at work are outlined in the HSE buying new machinery guide, which also mentions that ‘When buying a custom-built machine, you can use this opportunity to work with the manufacturer to help them design out the causes of injury and ill health’.
How long does it take to design and build a custom machine?
Most bespoke machinery projects take anywhere from a few weeks for simpler builds to several months for large, multi-function systems.
Timescales vary depending on the complexity of the machine and the scope of the application. At Cambridge Dynamics, we’ll give you a realistic timeline during your initial consultation, based on the design, manufacturing, and installation stages specific to your project.
What information do I need to provide to get a quote for custom machinery?
To provide an accurate quote, we typically need to understand the process or task you want to automate, your production volumes and cycle time targets, any space or integration constraints on your factory floor, and relevant industry or safety standards that apply to your application.
Our automation engineering consultants will talk you through all of this during a consultation, so you don’t need detailed specifications ready in advance – just a clear idea of the problem you’re trying to solve.