Industrial electrical, automation, robotics & mechanical solutions for Australian manufacturers(03) 9761 8500 · [email protected]
Robotic automation solutions · Melbourne & Victoria

Robot solutions that pay for themselves — designed, built and supported by one team.

Mobile Automation delivers complete robotic automation solutions for Australian manufacturers: we design the cell, build the switchboard, run the power, fabricate the guarding, program the robot and support the whole system. One partner, no hand-offs, no finger-pointing.

One partner for the entire robot cell

Most integrators sell the robot and leave. Most electricians can't build the cell. We do the lot — and stay.

Assess & simulate

Site assessment, product and rate analysis, cell concept and simulation — cycle times, reach and pallet patterns proven before you commit.

Design & build

Robot cell design, custom end-of-arm tooling, control cabinet manufacture, guarding and safety systems engineered to AS/NZS 4024.

Install & commission

Our own electricians run the power, our mechanical team installs the cell, our engineers program the robot and PLC — staged around your production.

Train & support

Operator and maintenance training, spares planning, preventative maintenance and breakdown support from a local team.

And we will tell you when a robot is the wrong answer. Some applications are better solved with a fixed automation cell, a conveyor change or simply a different tool — we would rather lose the sale than install something that ends up unused.

Featured project

Six packaging lines. One operator. Three shifts a day.

A market-leading dairy manufacturer in Laverton needed to palletise 40 boxes per minute across six lines and 95+ SKUs. We delivered three UR20 collaborative robots on Robotiq palletising bases, with barcode-driven SKU routing, custom transfer conveyors and full electrical and mechanical installation — entirely in-house, in four months.

  • Manual palletising eliminated: six operators per shift down to one
  • Continuous operation across three shifts a day
  • Four site "system champions" trained in robot and PLC programming
Operator managing collaborative palletising robots via HMI

What clients say

Long relationships are our best reference — many clients have worked with us for decades.

“Mobile Automation integrated our furnace with an ABB robot — control system, safety, interface software and training. Their solutions were based on our requirements, not on selling a product. Experienced, skilled and very professional.”

Roshan — National Engineering Coordinator, CSIRO

“Our multimillion-dollar plant upgrade had to go live over Christmas, when skilled tradesmen were scarce. Mobile Automation got our new equipment live on a very tight deadline. I'd highly recommend them for projects big or small.”

Scott — Plant Manager, INEX Independent Extrusions

“The team have proven to be technically proficient, detail oriented and have worked diligently on each project to deliver successful outcomes. Mobile Automation remain a vendor of choice for our automation needs.”

Chris — Group Operations Manager, CA Group

“Mobile Automation upgraded and automated seven of our twelve tube-bending machines, on time and on budget. When a freak accident left us without electrical services, their team worked around the clock to get production back with minimal delay.”

Darren — Operations Manager, Atmus

“They designed, engineered and automated our ideas into reality — project management, design, CAD, manufacturing and installation as a complete turnkey solution. A great crew who get the job done.”

Daniel — Managing Director, Secure Hard Drive Destruction

“Our Double End Tenon Saw upgrade was technically complex — converting to solid state with CAT 4 safety controls. Delivered on time and on budget, and two years on we've had no service calls. A stable system our operators trust.”

Dowell Windows

“We rely on our roll-forming machines to meet strict automotive deadlines. Mobile Automation has supported us for years with real technical expertise and a quick breakdown response that keeps our downtime manageable.”

Joe — Engineering Manager, Accurate Profile Roll Forming

“When our regular electrician couldn't attend a critical breakdown, Mobile Automation had a Special Class electrician on site within the hour and the fault fixed fast. We now rely on them for our critical operations.”

Ian — Operations Manager, Amkur Thermoforming

Frequently asked questions

How much does a robot cell cost?

As a general guide, cobot cells such as palletisers typically land between $80k and $250k installed, while high-speed industrial cells with conveyors, guarding and integration usually range from $150k to $500k+. Tooling and integration are often 40–60% of the total. Every application is different, so we quote after a site assessment and simulation — with no obligation.

What payback period should we expect?

Most systems we deliver pay for themselves in 12–36 months; simple cobot applications running multiple shifts can pay back in under 12. The drivers are labour redeployment, extra unattended shifts, throughput, reduced injury risk and less rework — we model this with your numbers before you commit.

Will a robot work with our existing machines and PLCs?

Yes — this is our home ground. We've been integrating electrical and control systems into Victorian plants since 1987, and we program all the major PLC and SCADA platforms. The robot becomes part of your line, not an island.

Who supports the system after installation and during breakdowns?

We do — with local technicians, spares planning, preventative maintenance and breakdown support. We don't commission and disappear; most of our clients keep us on for the life of the plant.

Do cobots need safety guarding?

Sometimes. Collaborative robots still require a documented risk assessment to AS/NZS 4024, and depending on payload, speed and tooling they may need area scanners or partial guarding. We design, install and validate machine safety systems in-house.

We run small batches and lots of SKUs — is robotics viable for us?

Usually, yes. Quick-change tooling, vision guidance and easy re-programming make modern cells viable for high-mix production. Our Laverton dairy palletising system handles 95+ SKUs with random box orientation.

Why use one contractor for the robot, electrical and mechanical work?

Because split responsibility is where automation projects go wrong. We're a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC 8904) with our own mechanical workshop and automation engineers — one team designs, powers, builds, programs and supports the entire cell. One quote, one schedule, one number to call.

Have more questions? Get in touch with our team and we'll be happy to help.

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