Automated panel & block fabrication that fits your flow
KRANENDONK delivers robotic automation for panel and block assembly, streamlining every essential step — from the first stiffener to the final weld. Our modular systems improve speed, consistency, and integration across your production line.
Expert in Non-Repetitive Production
Modular Solutions that Scale with you
Readily from CAD to Production in minutes
From the first stiffener to the final weld — KRANENDONK automates the essential steps in panel and block assembly. Our modular systems improve speed, consistency, and integration across your production line.
Manual work still slows you down
Too many critical tasks — from welding prep to stiffener mounting — still depend on manual steps that disrupt your flow. Every manual interruption adds up. We replace those weak spots with smart automation, tailored to your layout and designed to maximize your output.
Our panel fabrication systems
KRANENDONK provides robotic automation for panel and block assembly, using modular systems tailored to each key step in the fabrication process. Depending on your production needs, modules can operate stand-alone or as part of an integrated line. This flexible setup lets you automate step-by-step or at full scale — all without sacrificing quality or throughput.
PORTABOT - portable welding cobot
Compact and mobile, the PORTABOT brings robotic welding directly to the workpiece. Designed for hard-to-reach or confined areas, it combines flexibility, precision, and ease of use, making it ideal for shipbuilding, offshore, and heavy-steel fabrication environments.
Artemis Micro Panel Gantry
The Artemis is KRANENDONK’s dedicated gantry for welding micro panels in block and panel assembly. Its flexible portal frame and refined motion control deliver consistent, high-quality welds across long tracks, in both steel and aluminum. For non-CAD based projects, TrueScanning can be integrated to ensure precise weld positioning, even on complex geometries. Built for reliability, accuracy, and smooth workflow integration.
Panel Welding Gantry
Designed for welding long, strong panels in block and ship section assembly, the Panel Welding Gantry combines power, accuracy, and process stability. It delivers clean, consistent welds across large surfaces — ideal for flat or pre-fixed plates in large-scale production.
Block Welding Gantry
Built for heavy-duty welds on large ship blocks and sections. Our system combines long-reach accuracy with stable performance — making it ideal for welding bulkheads, double-bottoms, and outfitted panels. Designed to perform where size and strength matter most.
Block Welding Gantry
Built for heavy-duty welds on large ship blocks and sections. Our system combines long-reach accuracy with stable performance — making it ideal for welding bulkheads, double-bottoms, and outfitted panels. Designed to perform where size and strength matter most.
Compact Cutting Station
Automatically cuts stiffener profiles to the right length, shape, and angle — ready for direct mounting. The system combines fast nesting, minimal scrap, and high precision to streamline your panel production flow.
Stiffener Mounting Gantry
Speeds up stiffener placement and tacking using magnetic clamping and remote-controlled hydraulics. Designed for safe, efficient handling of various profiles — with consistent tack quality and reduced manual effort.
Edge Preparation System
Mills both sides of a plate in one pass — no flipping required. Adaptive CNC control compensates for plate tolerances, delivering clean, weld-ready bevels with minimal rework.
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