MC Machinery and Acieta Join Forces at FABTECH 2025 to Showcase the Future of Robotic Press Brake Automation!

At FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, automation takes center stage as MC Machinery Systems Inc. and Acieta announce a dynamic partnership to spotlight the power and potential of robotic press brake integration. Visitors to MC Machinery’s booth will experience live demonstrations of the FastBEND robotic press brake and the innovative Robotically Integrated Bending Solutions (RIBS), offering a firsthand look at how automation is transforming traditional bending operations.

This collaboration is more than just a booth display—it’s a comprehensive educational initiative aimed at demystifying robotic automation for press brakes. As part of the event, the two companies are co-hosting an engaging podcast episode titled “Banishing Bottlenecks: Robotic Press Brake Automation Demystified.” Featuring insights from Darren Lubeke, Application Engineering Manager at Acieta, and Christian Grindle, Robotic Specialist at MC Machinery, the episode tackles common questions surrounding robotic bending, from implementation challenges to real-world ROI and operational flexibility.

Furthering their mission to educate and empower manufacturers, Grindle and Joey Kernen, RIBS Coordinator at Acieta, will join FABTECH’s expert technology panel on September 10 at 10:00 a.m. Titled “Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation,” the session promises to deliver actionable insights into how robotics is not just eliminating bottlenecks but unlocking new levels of throughput and consistency in sheet metal fabrication.

This collaboration underscores a growing industry trend: the convergence of machine tool expertise and robotic innovation to solve labor shortages, reduce cycle times, and elevate manufacturing efficiency. For those seeking to stay ahead in the automation curve, FABTECH 2025 will be a must-attend event—and the MC Machinery and Acieta partnership will be one of its key highlights.