Automation Within Reach | CNC Machine Tending Robots, USA

Automation Within Reach (AWR), CNC Machine Tending Robots from Dayton, Ohio

Company at a glance

Company name: Automation Within Reach
Brand name: AWR
Business type: Manufacturer and automation integrator
Address: 108 McDonough Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402, USA
Founded: 2018
Robot partner: FANUC System Integrator
Machine types: Standard and pre-configured CNC machine tending cells, custom robot cells, electric grippers, operator touchscreens
Key series: Flex Series (DC and RCX), Flex Custom Series, Plus Series, Custom Solutions
Industries served: CNC machining shops and component manufacturers using lathes and mills

About Automation Within Reach

Automation Within Reach (AWR) designs and builds robot systems that load and unload CNC lathes and mills. The company is based in Dayton, Ohio, has made machine tending systems since 2018, and builds them in the USA. It draws on more than 30 years of automation experience from Gosiger Automation.

AWR's aim is to make robot automation practical for machine shops of every size. Its Flex Series offers standard machine tending cells, including the RCX with MultiGrip and pallet options. The Plus Series comes pre-configured for one or two machines, with drawer, conveyor or pallet part handling. Both use AWR's QuickTouch touchscreen, which lets operators set up jobs without robot programming skills.

In 2025 AWR added custom automation, building complete cells that remove manual part handling from a production process. AWR is a FANUC System Integrator. It designs, builds and tests each system before delivery, and works with buyers through demos, events and a distributor network.

Machines and products

Flex Series (standard machine tending)

• Flex DC
• Flex RCX, with RCX MultiGrip and RCX Pallet options
• Flex Custom Series for tailored machine tending

Plus Series (pre-configured machine tending)

• Cells for one or two CNC machines
• Drawer, conveyor and pallet part handling options
• Custom end-of-arm tooling

Custom Solutions

• Fully custom automation cells for component manufacturing

Technology

• Electric grippers
• QuickTouch operator touchscreen (HMI)

Product range snapshot

• Standard cells: Flex DC, Flex RCX
• Pre-configured cells: Plus Series with drawer, conveyor or pallet handling
• Custom automation: Flex Custom and Custom Solutions
• Components: electric grippers, RCX MultiGrip, QuickTouch HMI

Services

• System design, build and testing before delivery
• Expert consultations and live demos
• Custom end-of-arm tooling
• Customer support

Who Automation Within Reach suits best

AWR suits small and mid-sized machine shops that want to run CNC lathes and mills for longer hours without adding operators. Its pre-configured Plus Series is a good fit for shops automating for the first time, while the custom range suits higher-volume component makers. Buyers who already use FANUC robots, or want a US-built system with local support, will find it a practical choice.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automation Within Reach make?
AWR makes robot cells that load and unload CNC lathes and mills. Its range includes the Flex Series and Plus Series machine tending cells, custom automation cells, electric grippers and the QuickTouch operator touchscreen.

Where is Automation Within Reach based?
AWR is based at 108 McDonough Street, Dayton, Ohio, USA. It has built machine tending systems since 2018, and its systems are made in America.

Do I need robot programming skills to use an AWR cell?
No. AWR cells use the QuickTouch touchscreen, which is designed so machine operators can set up jobs without robot programming experience. AWR is a FANUC System Integrator and tests each system before delivery.

How do I get a price from Automation Within Reach?
Send an enquiry through the MachineMatcher form on this page. Tell us your CNC machine models, part sizes and production volume, and we will pass your request to the company.

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