Automation Equipment

Glorystar automation solutions help manufacturers reduce manual handling, improve machine utilization, and build more efficient laser cutting workflows. From sheet material storage and retrieval to tube loading and unloading and coil-fed production, these systems are designed to support higher throughput, safer material handling, and more consistent production.

About Glorystar Automation Equipment

Glorystar Automation Equipment is engineered to optimize the entire fabrication workflow — from material handling and loading to part sorting and storage. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Glorystar cutting systems, these automation solutions reduce labor, improve uptime, and support smart factory goals. 

Glorystar Automation Equipment Product Catalog

Sheet Automation
Tube Automation

Key Features of the Automation Equipment

Automated Material Handling

  • Supports automated loading, unloading, storage, retrieval, and material transfer
  • Reduces dependence on manual material movement
  • Designed to improve production flow

Flexible System Configurations

  • Available for sheet laser, tube laser, and coil-fed production environments
  • Configurations can be tailored to specific applications and production requirements
  • Supports a wide range of manufacturing applications

Integrated Storage & Retrieval

  • Organizes and manages raw material inventory
  • Automatically delivers material to production equipment
  • Helps streamline material staging and workflow

Production Scalability

  • Automation solutions can expand as production requirements grow
  • Supports future equipment additions and workflow changes
  • Adaptable to evolving manufacturing needs

Smart System Integration

  • Designed to work seamlessly with Glorystar equipment
  • Supports coordinated material flow and production operations
  • Helps create a more connected manufacturing environment

Benefits of Choosing Automation Equipment

Increase Machine Utilization

  • Reduce idle time between production cycles
  • Keep equipment operating more consistently
  • Improve overall production throughput

Reduce Labor Requirements

  • Minimize repetitive material handling tasks
  • Allow operators to focus on higher-value activities
  • Improve workforce efficiency

Improve Workflow Efficiency

  • Streamline material movement throughout production
  • Reduce bottlenecks and unnecessary handling steps
  • Create a more predictable manufacturing process

Support Lights-Out Production

  • Extend production beyond normal operating hours
  • Enable unattended or minimally attended operation
  • Maximize equipment productivity

Scale with Business Growth

  • Support increasing production volumes
  • Adapt to changing manufacturing requirements
  • Provide a foundation for future automation expansion

Automation Equipment FAQ's

A:  Laser cutting automation is ideal for manufacturers looking to increase throughput, improve machine utilization, reduce manual material handling, and address labor constraints. It is especially valuable for fabricators processing high material volumes, running multiple shifts, or seeking to support lights-out and extended-hour production.

A:  Glorystar offers a variety of automation solutions designed to streamline material handling and improve production efficiency, including:

  • Automated sheet loading and unloading
  • Material storage and retrieval systems
  • Storage tower solutions
  • Tube loading and unloading systems
  • Coil feeding and leveling systems
  • Integrated production line automation

Available configurations vary based on machine type, material requirements, production volume, and facility layout.

A:  Glorystar automation systems help:

  • Reduce labor and handling time
  • Speed up production cycles
  • Enable lights-out and multi-shift operation
  • Improve shop safety and reduce material damage

Together, they turn a standalone laser into a high efficiency cutting cell

A:  Yes. Many manufacturers begin with a standalone laser cutting system and add automation as production volumes, labor requirements, and workflow demands evolve. Glorystar offers automation solutions that can be implemented as part of an initial purchase or added later as part of a phased growth strategy.

Bramac Machinery can help evaluate current production requirements and recommend automation options that align with future expansion plans.

A:  Yes. Glorystar automation solutions are designed to support a wide range of materials, sizes, and production requirements. Depending on the system configuration, automation can be used with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other common fabrication materials.

Available automation solutions support sheet metal, tube, and coil-fed production environments, including various sheet sizes, tube shapes and profiles, material thicknesses, and production volumes. Specific material capacities and automation capabilities vary by system and application.

A: Typical ROI ranges from 12–24 months, depending on usage. Benefits include:

  • Reduced labor costs
  • Faster job completion
  • Less material waste and downtime
  • Higher output per shift

The greatest returns are often realized in high-volume production environments where material loading, unloading, and staging create operational bottlenecks. Automation can help improve productivity, reduce non-cutting time, and support manufacturing growth.

Bramac Machinery can help analyze your production process and estimate the potential impact automation may have on productivity and operational efficiency.