Automation systems for CNC milling machines: loading portals, loading boxes, parts storage and turnkey solutions
Findus Factory GmbH
Hamburg (office) · Kaltenkirchen (manufacturing)New on Amplifa
Automation for CNC machines and production
Findus Factory GmbH develops and manufactures automation systems for CNC machines and production. The portfolio includes the side-loading portal CHRONO 3-5AX for milling machines (max. 25 kg part weight, 1200 mm stroke), the mobile loading box 850 with integrated door automation and optional machine-vision part recognition (max. 20 kg, 850 mm stroke), as well as a parts storage program: 1-fold, 2-fold and multi-drawer storage units, mobile part trolley (700 x 700 mm, 125 or 200 kg), tower storage, large-part storage and mobile KLT storage. In addition, the company offers the RAPTO ONE turnkey complete CNC solution, retrofit automation for existing machines – even without a digital interface – as well as consulting on automation strategy. The systems are aimed at contract manufacturers and machining companies with small and medium batch sizes. The company is headquartered in Hamburg; manufacturing is located in Kaltenkirchen (Schleswig-Holstein). In 2025, the CHRONO 3-5AX celebrated its live premiere at the PRIMINER chip-flying day; in the same year, the company recorded its most successful month to date with record incoming orders.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- CNC automation (loading box 850, CHRONO 3-5AX for milling machines), Machine vision / part recognition, Retrofit automation, Turnkey solutions (RAPTO ONE), Consulting/support on automation strategy
- Materials
- CNC automation unit (loading portal), Loading Box 850, Parts Storage Systems, Turnkey Complete CNC Solution, Retrofit Automation
- Industries
- CNC machining/contract manufacturing (small and medium batch sizes)
- 01
Development and design of the automation systems
- 02
Manufacturing in Kaltenkirchen
- 03
Assembly of the systems (loading portals, loading boxes, parts storage)
- 04
Machine-vision integration and commissioning
- 05
Sales including consulting on automation strategy and retrofit
Products and Technologies
CNC automation unit (loading portal)
Side-loading system for milling machines with 1200 mm stroke and 25 kg maximum part weight, steel construction.
Loading Box 850
Mobile loading box with door automation and optional machine-vision part recognition for automated loading up to 20 kg part weight.
Parts Storage Systems
Drawer, tower, KLT and large-part storage for increased autonomy time and multi-machine operation.
Turnkey Complete CNC Solution
Milling machine with factory-integrated automation as a turnkey solution.
Retrofit Automation
Retrofit automation for existing CNC machines, even without a fixed digital interface.
Locations
Hamburg
DEOffice and administration
Kaltenkirchen
DEManufacturing
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly | – | – | 25 kg | – | Aluminum, Steel |
| Assembly | – | – | 20 kg | – | Aluminum, Steel |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC automation unit / loading portal for milling machines | findus factory CHRONO 3-5AX | – | 1200 mm stroke from outer edge of CHRONO to center of gripper | – | – |
| CNC automation unit / loading box with integrated door automation | findus factory Loading Box 850 | – | 850 mm stroke from outer edge of loading box to center of gripper | – | – |
| 1-fold drawer storage unit (parts storage) | findus factory | – | 100 kg total part weight | – | – |
| 2-fold drawer storage unit (parts storage) | findus factory | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-drawer storage unit (3-5-fold capacity of the 1-fold storage unit) | findus factory | – | – | – | – |
| Mobile part trolley (parts storage) | findus factory | – | 700 x 700 mm surface, 125 kg (standard), reinforced up to 200 kg | – | – |
| Tower storage unit (parts storage, approx. 4-fold capacity of the 1-fold storage unit) | findus factory | – | – | – | – |
| Large-part storage unit (parts storage) | findus factory | – | – | – | – |
| KLT storage unit (automated, mobile parts storage) | findus factory | – | – | – | – |
| Turnkey complete CNC solution: CNC milling machine with integrated automation | findus factory RAPTO ONE | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2024
Publication of the website page on parts storage (30.04.2024)
- 2025
Live premiere of the CHRONO 3-5AX at the PRIMINER chip-flying day in Neumünster (26.06.2025); most successful month since founding with record incoming orders
- 2025
Participation in the technology in-house trade fair Hans Treiber with a presentation on retrofit vs. new purchase (08./09.10.2025); presentation of the turnkey solution RAPTO ONE