Robotics & AMRs
Empowering Intelligent Machines from Component to System
From autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms to inspection drones and logistics platforms, Macnica Americas helps engineers accelerate robotics innovation. We bring together the vision, compute, control, and networking technologies that make robots aware, autonomous, and connected. Through close collaboration with our global suppliers, we deliver both the components and system expertise required to move from concept to production.
Why Macnica for Robotics & AMRs?
- Broad supplier portfolio across semiconductors, sensors, compute modules, and networking platforms
- System-level integration support from design through deployment
- Experience in real-time control, functional safety, and ruggedized environments
- Engineering teams fluent in robotics architectures, motion systems, and sensor fusion
- Global logistics, supply assurance, and regional design-in support
Applications We Power
Macnica Americas enables innovation across diverse robotics and autonomous system environments:
- Automated material handling and logistics
- Factory and warehouse AMRs
- Autonomous inspection and maintenance platforms
- Industrial manipulators and cobots
- Service and delivery robots
- Security and surveillance robotics
- Capture
- Process
- Communicate
Capture: Perception and Awareness for Intelligent Machines
Robots rely on vision and sensing to understand their surroundings and operate safely. Macnica provides advanced imaging, depth, and force sensing technologies that enable object recognition, navigation, and interaction.
| Supplier | Key Products | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Sony | Global shutter, Starvis, and SWIR sensors | Object detection, SLAM, quality inspection |
| Toppan | 3D ToF cameras and modules | Depth mapping, obstacle avoidance, navigation |
| Streal | Embedded strain and force sensors | Joint torque sensing, collision detection, adaptive grip |
| iENSO | Vision modules and embedded imaging systems | Smart vision integration, compact cameras |
| Infineon | Radar and 3D ToF sensors | Proximity detection, environment mapping |
Process: Edge Compute and Motion Intelligence
Autonomous operation depends on powerful, real-time compute at the edge. Macnica’s partners provide the FPGAs, SoCs, and motion-control platforms that enable deterministic performance and AI-driven decision-making.
| Supplier | Key Products | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Altera | Agilex and Cyclone FPGA/SoC families | Sensor fusion, AI inference, motion control |
| Terasic | FPGA and SoC development kits | Rapid prototyping, robotics control platforms |
| Infineon | Motor drivers, microcontrollers, and power ICs | Servo control, path planning, energy efficiency |
| Connect Tech | NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platforms | Vision AI, object tracking, behavior prediction |
| iEi | Edge computers and industrial controllers | Multi-sensor processing, system orchestration |
Communicate: Synchronized Networks for Connected Robotics
Connectivity underpins safe, coordinated, and scalable robotic systems. Macnica enables secure, low-latency communication through Ethernet, TSN, and real-time video transport solutions that connect fleets, sensors, and controllers.
| Supplier | Key Products | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Macnica | ST2110/IPMX and TSN network modules | Real-time control, synchronized vision data |
| Silex Technology | Wi-Fi 6/6E and embedded wireless modules | Wireless fleet coordination, remote updates |
| Marvell | Ethernet PHYs and switches | Deterministic networking, control backbones |
| iEi | Industrial network platforms | Edge connectivity, gateway devices |
Display: Visualization and Human-Machine Interaction
Displays are a vital part of robotics and autonomous systems, enabling operators and engineers to see, interpret, and act on real-time information. From fleet dashboards to on-device controls, visualization is where intelligence meets usability. Macnica Americas provides industrial display technologies and integration services that help transform robotic data into clear, actionable insight.
Why Displays Matter in Robotics
Robotics systems do more than move and sense - they show, communicate, and inform. Displays connect human operators with robotic processes, creating intuitive interfaces for decision-making and system oversight.
Applications include:
- Real-time fleet management and analytics dashboards
- Embedded HMI displays for AMRs, cobots, and inspection robots
- Interactive operator panels for manual override or training
- Condition monitoring, alerts, and maintenance diagnostics
Our display technologies ensure readability, durability, and responsiveness in challenging industrial and logistics environments.
Macnica Display Portfolio for Robotics
| Category | Key Features | Robotic Application Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial LCD/LED Panels | Wide-temperature operation, high contrast, energy efficiency | HMI panels on mobile robots, control station displays |
| High-Brightness Displays | Sunlight readability, rugged backlight design, wide viewing angles | Outdoor inspection robots, warehouse dashboards |
| Touchscreen and Ruggedized Modules | Anti-glare coatings, optical bonding, durable cover glass | Operator consoles, service and delivery robots |
| Custom and Value-Added Services | Private labeling, low minimum order quantities, custom bezels and enclosures | Embedded display assemblies for AMRs, collaborative robots, and inspection drones |
How Macnica Supports Your Display Integration
- Consultation and Specification: We help identify the right display for your environment, interface requirements, and operational needs.
- Customization and Integration: We tailor each display with bonding, coatings, and enclosures to fit your mechanical and visual design.
- Prototyping and Evaluation: We provide fast-turn samples and evaluation modules to validate performance and integration.
- Production and Lifecycle Support: Our supply chain and logistics services ensure stable long-term availability for production programs.
From Components to Complete Solutions
Macnica Americas delivers more than distribution. We help robotics innovators integrate complex technologies into practical, production-ready systems. Our global engineering teams provide architecture guidance, reference designs, and evaluation kits that accelerate design cycles and reduce risk.
Start Building Smarter Robotics Systems
Collaborate with Macnica to accelerate your robotics and AMR roadmap. Our team can help you design, prototype, and scale intelligent machines built for real-world performance.