Choosing an industrial robot is one of the most important decisions a manufacturer can make. It influences not only the performance of your automation line but also its long-term dependability, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness.
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Stäubli Robotics recognizes that while the initial price of a robot is important, the actual measure of value resides in the total cost of ownership (TCO).
With over 40 years of robotics experience and 135 years as a trusted technology partner, Stäubli has established a reputation for precision and dependability.
The business has helped manufacturers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and achieve higher throughput over the robot's entire lifecycle.
Beyond the Purchase Price: Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership
When comparing industrial robots, the lowest upfront price is rarely the lowest lifetime cost. Frequent repairs, lengthy maintenance downtimes, and high energy use can rapidly deplete initial savings.
Stäubli robots are engineered to invert that equation.
Stäubli’s durable mechanical designs and high-quality components provide unrivaled durability in severe or delicate settings.
For example, the TX2 series (available for the automotive, food, and pharmaceutical industries) provides high-speed operation, 15 years of spare parts availability, and up to 40 % energy savings in hibernation mode compared to prior generations.1,2
The end result is cheaper running expenses, fewer replacements, and consistent output year after year.
Highly automated system for the assembly of high-voltage connectors
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Reliability Built on 40 Years of Robotic Expertise
For over four decades, Stäubli has shaped automation with accuracy, safety, and performance.
From compact SCARA models to heavy-payload six-axis robots like the TX2-200, all robots follow the same design philosophy: optimize productivity while minimizing lifecycle costs.
A Partner That is Big Enough to Deliver and Small Enough to Care
Choosing a robot is more than selecting equipment; it is about choosing a companion. Stäubli's global footprint, which includes local offices and over 200 service engineers, ensures that experienced support is always available.
However, despite its global footprint, Stäubli is still small enough to work closely with you. Whether you are an OEM, food processor, or system integrator, its engineers work with your team to design specifications and evaluate performance prior to installation.
For integrators, it provides complete technical assistance, programming development, and application optimization to ensure that each installation performs well from the outset.3
Built to Last: The Stäubli Approach to Maintenance and Longevity
Every Stäubli robot is designed for long-term use, but the company takes it a step further with proactive, data-driven care.
Stäubli’s Preventive Maintenance Configurator (SPMC) generates customized maintenance schedules based on each robot's workload and environment.4
This systematic approach preserves vital components, avoids unnecessary downtime, and can increase service life by up to five years. In fact, each intervention utilizes 100 % Stäubli parts, which come with a 12-month warranty, ensuring quality and consistency.
Proactive treatment also improves precision and productivity. Adjustments can boost static and dynamic accuracy by up to five times while reducing variability by 30 %. Optimized cycle times can increase throughput by 15-20 %, resulting in quantifiable performance and cost savings.
On top of all this, the MyStäubli site streamlines fleet administration by providing rapid access to maintenance schedules, service reports, and performance statistics.5
Fully enclosed housings and smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces reduce the need for additional hygienic covers in industries requiring strict cleanliness, such as pharmaceuticals and food processing.
These designs meet EHEDG standards and can withstand washdowns with cleaning chemicals ranging from pH 2 to 12, making models like the TX2-200 HE well-suited for demanding food and dairy environments.6
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Tools, Training, and Software to Simplify Integration
Every Stäubli solution is designed with ease of use in mind: For example, the CS9 controller supports open programming using VAL 3, a simple but powerful language that enables quick deployment and easy connection with PLCs.7
Built-in safety features like SafeSpeed, SafeStop, and SafeZone allow for compact multi-robot layouts while maintaining full compliance.
If you are new to automation, Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025 offers an all-in-one platform for design, simulation, setup, and optimization.
Its 3D visualization tools and record analyzers enable you to test motion pathways, improve cycle speeds, and decrease mechanical stress before production begins.
The Stäubli Robotics Academy provides hands-on programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance instruction for people of various levels of competence.4
With its user-friendly programming environment and systematic learning approach, your team can quickly grasp robot operation and optimization, ensuring independence and long-term success.
Service That Scales with Your Success
Stäubli considers service to be an integral component of the product rather than an afterthought.
Every year, Stäubli’s specialists perform over 20,000 service visits, ensuring the best level of uptime for its customers worldwide. With an 80 % remote resolution rate, the majority of issues are resolved swiftly and without affecting productivity.6,8
Flexible service packages offer customizable support levels, including immediate on-site response and full lifecycle management.
Whether you want precision enhancement, cycle-time reduction, or longevity optimization, Stäubli customizes each service plan to maximize your return on investment.
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Choosing Reliability for the Long Run
Choosing the best industrial robot means ensuring consistent performance not only now, but also for the next decade.
Stäubli robots may require a larger initial investment, but their longevity, energy efficiency, and low maintenance requirements result in the lowest overall cost of ownership over time.
With over a century of technical superiority, a global service network, and a customer-focused partnership strategy, Stäubli is proud to provide long-term confidence, continuity, and performance.
References and Further Reading
- When Heavy Payload Meets Safety: TX2-200 robot range. Stäubli.
- When Heavy Payload Meets Safety: TX2-200 HE robot range. Stäubli.
- Stäubli. Services for Stäubli integrators. Robotics | Beyond robots. Available at: https://www.staubli.com/content/dam/robotics/products/robots/services/Services-for-St%C3%A4ubli-integrators-brochure-EN.pdf.
- Stäubli. Why choose Stäubli for your preventive maintenance?. Available at: https://www.staubli.com/content/dam/robotics/products/robots/services/Preventive%20maintenance-EN.pdf.
- Stäubli. Maintenance Services: Robotics | Beyond robots. https://www.staubli.com/content/dam/robotics/products/robots/services/Generic-services-maintenanace-care-packages-EN.pdf.
- Staubli. (2025). Automated Care of Emmental cheese wheels. (online) Available at: https://www.staubli.com/us/en/robotics/industries/food/dairy-products/fully-automated-cheese-care-system-with-robot.html.
- Stäubli Robotics Suite 2025: Robotics | Experts in Man and Machine. Stäubli.
- Staubli. A robot line tailored to your specific needs. Experts in Man and Machine. Available at: https://www.staubli.com/content/dam/robotics/products/Product-range-EN.pdf.
This information has been sourced, reviewed, and adapted from materials provided by Stäubli Robotics.
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