Standard Bots is bringing its six-axis robot arms to Anaheim for three days of live demos and straight talk on automation. The show runs October 7 to 9, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center and spotlights advanced manufacturing, robotics, precision machining, smart manufacturing, and industrial IoT.
MTS WEST details at a glance
Dates: October 7 to 9, 2025
Time:
- Tuesday, Oct 7: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct 8: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct 9: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Standard Bots booth: #432
Cost: Complimentary registration before October 3rd; $50 after October 3rd
Focus areas: Advanced manufacturing, robotics, precision machining, smart manufacturing, industrial IoT
Exhibits: 350+ exhibitors across automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software, and IIoT
What is the Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2025?
Manufacturing Technology Series WEST 2025 is a 3-day show that connects decision-makers with suppliers of advanced manufacturing technologies. It features exhibits across automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software, and IIoT. The event is expected to attract 8,000+ professionals and 350+ exhibiting companies.
Event hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 7th and 8th, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 9th. Show floor admission is complimentary if you register before October 3rd; afterward, it’s $50. The venue address is Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802.
Why will Standard Bots be at WESTEC 2025?
Standard Bots is joining WESTEC (MTS WEST) to highlight how its robots address critical challenges facing small and mid-sized manufacturers: skilled labor shortages, the need for flexible automation, and pressure to boost throughput without major capital expenditure.
For many shops, these pressures come alongside demand for quick ROI and systems that integrate into existing workflows without extensive retooling.
One highlight will be Standard Bots Core, our collaborative six-axis cobot. With an 18 kg payload, 1300 mm reach, and built-in 3D vision, Core is designed for CNC tending, pick and place, machine tending, welding, and other precision tasks. At a list price of $37,000, it delivers industrial-grade automation at nearly half the cost of comparable cobots, with ±0.025 mm repeatability.
Alongside it, Standard Bots will also feature Thor, our heavy-duty six-axis cobot built for demanding applications. With a 30 kg payload and 2000 mm reach, Thor is engineered for applications such as machine tending, palletizing, and welding with oversized or heavy parts, particularly relevant to aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery manufacturing.
At MTS WEST, we will:
- Demonstrate automation in machining and manufacturing workflows, from robotic machine tending to collaborative material handling.
- Meet with manufacturers and integrators who want scalable solutions for precision machining, from job shops to high-volume production lines.
- Showcase Core and Thor side by side, providing attendees with a direct comparison of medium versus heavy-duty automation capabilities.
- Explore vertical market needs, such as aerospace and medical device manufacturing, where precision, repeatability, and quick changeovers are critical.
What to expect at the Standard Bots booth
You can find Standard Bots at Booth #432 at the Convention Center. You will see continuous demonstrations of real shop floor tasks, such as machine tending and pick-and-place.
Our team will be there to answer all your questions and sketch deployment paths that fit your space and budget, and you can compare us directly with other robotics exhibitors in the same hall.
Why does this matter for manufacturing?
Standard Bots' presence at MTS WEST underlines the growing accessibility of robotics for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Automation is no longer reserved for Fortune 500 factories; with affordable solutions like Standard Bots Core and Thor, even job shops and regional manufacturers can add robotic machine tending or material handling without redesigning their entire facility.
Cobots like Standard Bots Core help automate repetitive tasks safely alongside operators, which reduces strain and addresses labor shortages while maintaining high precision. Heavy-duty arms like Thor bring the muscle for larger workpieces, enabling efficient handling of heavy tooling, large parts, and high-mix production environments.
For example, Thor's 30 kg payload makes it ideal for industries where oversized components or heavy assemblies need fast, accurate positioning.
For attendees, this is a chance to see how robotics lowers labor costs, improves workplace safety, and keeps production lines running at capacity. It also provides insight into how Standard Bots' U.S.-built robots integrate quickly into existing setups, helping companies achieve faster ROI compared to traditional automation.
Next steps with Standard Bots’ robotic solutions
Looking to upgrade your automation game? Standard Bots Thor is built for big jobs, while Core is the perfect six-axis cobot addition to any manufacturing operation, delivering unbeatable throughput and flexibility.
- Affordable and adaptable: Core costs $37K. Thor lists at $49.5K. Get high-precision automation at half the cost of comparable robots.
- Perfected precision: With a repeatability of ±0.025 mm, both Core and Thor handle even the most delicate tasks.
- Real collaborative power: Core's 18 kg payload conquers demanding palletizing jobs, and Thor's 30 kg payload crushes heavy-duty operations.
- AI-driven simplicity: Equipped with AI capabilities on par with GPT-4, Core and Thor integrate smoothly with manufacturing operations for advanced automation.
- Safety-first design: Machine vision and collision detection mean Core and Thor work safely alongside human operators.
Schedule your on-site demo with our engineers today and see how Standard Bots Core and Thor can bring AI-powered greatness to your shop floor.
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