Aurora Platform™ Series
Modular automation for a rapidly changing manufacturing world.
Overview
Meeting today’s challenges with configured modularity
Manufacturers face mounting pressure from shorter product lifecycles, labor shortages, and rising capital scrutiny. The Aurora Platform™ Series is a tiered, modular architecture that helps manufacturers automate faster, adapt easily, and scale intelligently future-proofing operations without the cost or complexity of fully custom systems.
Challenges manufacturers face today
High-velocity manufacturing demands agility. Today’s factories must contend with:
Rapid product changes
Shorter lifecycles make traditional, rigid automation obsolete quickly.
Skilled labor shortages
Difficult hiring drives the need for intuitive, reliable, and operator-friendly automation.
High capital risk
Custom systems demand long timelines and high upfront costs, delaying time to market.
Scalability constraints
Traditional automation is difficult and costly to modify as production volumes change.
Data and connectivity gaps
Legacy systems often lack the real-time visibility and traceability required for agile production.
Built for speed, scalability and growth
Aurora Platform™ Series is purpose-built for dynamic manufacturing through a “Building Blocks” approach to configured modularity.
Built for change
Our modular logic allows you to adapt as products evolve, using pre-planned, simple interfaces to add or rearrange process stations.
Designed for speed
Pre-engineered building blocks dramatically reduce engineering time, eliminating the “first-build” risk and technical uncertainty of one-off custom machines.
Engineered for growth
Scale your automation footprint incrementally, adding new segments to your foundation as your production volume demands.
Future-ready data
Every segment is built with an integrated data architecture, enabling smarter decisions through connected systems and data insights.
The power of modular factory automation
The Aurora Platform™ Series delivers key strategic advantages:
Rapid Integration
Treatment as a “product” rather than a “project” accelerates installation and commissioning.
Lower upfront investment
Start small with a precision entry point and expand as your demand dictates.
Reduced technical risk
Proven, pre-engineered modules minimize uncertainty and project timelines.
The Aurora access standard
Standardized maintenance drawers and 360° visibility simplify long-term upkeep.
Capital protection
Modules are easily repurposed for new projects, protecting your long-term investment.
Aurora Platform™ Series in action
Measurable benefits across your factory floor
Faster time to market
Launch new products and processes faster by utilizing a validated, pre-engineered architecture that moves you from delivery to production in days, not months.
Improved quality and consistency
Our “configured modularity” approach ensures repeatable, high-precision automated processes that reduce variability and meet the most stringent quality standards.
Actionable data and visibility
Leverage a future-ready data foundation to gain real-time insights into OEE, traceability, and system performance, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions.
Stronger ROI and capital protection
The scalable “Crawl, Walk, Run” model ensures faster payback by aligning investment with growth, while the ability to repurpose modules prevents lock-in to rigid, one-off automation.
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Aurora Platform™ Series architecture
The Aurora Platform™ Series uses a “Crawl, Walk, Run” framework, utilizing standardized building blocks to scale with your needs:
The Aurora Edge™ is the precision entry point. A compact, high-utility architecture ideal for focused processes or labs. A seamless gateway into the Aurora production ecosystem.
The Aurora Core™ is the versatile powerhouse. A robust central unit designed to serve as the anchor for dense, multi-process station arrangements.
The Aurora Axis™ is the scalable backbone. The ultimate for linear sequences, utilizing Building Block segments to provide infinite expansion in 1m or 2m increments.
This tiered structure allows manufacturers to deploy automation exactly where it’s needed, when it’s needed.
A smarter path to factory automation
The Aurora Platform™ Series gives manufacturers a future-ready foundation that balances flexibility, speed, and performance. Whether you are validating a focused process with Aurora Edge™, deploying a robust multi-task cell with Aurora Core™, or scaling into an integrated, high-volume production line with Aurora Axis™, we provide a clear, confident path forward.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is the Aurora Platform™ Series suitable for different production environments?
Yes. The Aurora Platform™ Series is a flexible automation architecture designed to adapt across a wide range of manufacturing settings from high-volume production to complex and evolving processes. Its tiered design allows it to be tailored to specific spatial constraints, cleanroom requirements, or varied throughput speeds without rebuilding factory automation from scratch.
What industries is the Aurora Platform™ Series designed for?
The system is engineered for versatility across all key sectors including Transportation, Energy, Life Sciences, Consumer, Industrial, Electronics, Warehousing, and Aerospace & Defense. Because the architecture is so adaptable, it can be tailored to almost any application where precision and scalability are required.
How does the Aurora Platform™ Series support changing products, processes, and demand?
The series is built for change. Its flexible architecture allows manufacturers to reconfigure, expand, or upgrade automation as product designs, volumes, or processes evolve. This “Crawl, Walk, Run” approach helps teams stay agile while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
Can the Aurora Platform™ Series integrate with existing equipment and factory systems?
Yes. The Aurora Platform™ Series is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing machinery and factory systems. This makes it easier to automate specific processes or add a new building block into an established production line, enabling phased automation and faster adoption.
How does the Aurora Platform™ Series reduce automation risk and complexity?
By utilizing standardized, pre-engineered building blocks that have been proven across multiple applications, the Aurora Platform™ Series reduces custom engineering effort. This shortens deployment timelines and minimizes technical “first-build” risk while still allowing for the configuration required for your specific application.
What is included in an Aurora Platform™ Series configuration?
Every unit comes standard with a robust frame, standardized control architecture (PLC, HMI, and IO), and an integrated data foundation for real-time visibility. Depending on the tier, systems include integrated safety guarding, status lighting, and air preparation, providing a “ready-to-tool” foundation for your specific process.
How flexible is the system for specific application requirements?
The series is highly flexible, utilizing a building block approach. We provide a proven, pre-engineered base platform which allows you to configure segments and process stations to meet your exact application requirements. This hybrid approach gives you the reliability of a standard product with the flexibility of a custom solution.
What long-term value does the Aurora Platform™ Series provide?
It protects your capital investment over time. Its scalable architecture supports incremental growth and simplified maintenance. Because the foundational building blocks are flexible, they can be repurposed for future projects, ensuring your automation remains a valuable asset as markets and production needs change.
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