Unleash the Potential of Robotics and Automation with Custom Parts
Experience the power of tailor-made parts designed specifically for robotics and automation. No matter the complexity of your project, our solutions are built to meet your unique requirements.
Manufacturing robotics with digital efficiency
With a wide range of manufacturing capabilities from low-volume prototyping to full-scale production, V1 has everything you need to build robotics. Whether you're developing unique end effectors, bespoke fixtures or workholders, or an entirely new robotic system with a large number of bespoke components, our network of trusted manufacturers offers unlimited capacity to produce highly customised parts.
Certified for every application
V1 is ISO 9001 certified and our suppliers hold industry certifications.
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 13458
- ISO TS16949
- AS 9100
Comprehensive documentation of quality standards
Obtain validation reports for maximum quality and adherence to regulations.
- CMM Inspection Record
- Complete dimensional inspections
- Reports on Material Tests
- Certificates of Material
- Certificates of Compliance
- Initial inspections of articles
Highest quality standards
We use a rigorous set of protocols and procedures to maintain quality.
- Special tooling
- Sample size inspection
- Dimensional checks with calibrated equipment
- Review of all quality documentation and industry certifications
- Full IP protections on the platform and within the network
Local manufacturing with 5 day lead times
Have your CNC parts manufactured locally. For customers in the US and EU, we offer a choice of local or global manufacturing options so you can get your parts faster. This means manufacturing can take place within your customs zones, so you benefit from fewer logistical hurdles and faster delivery times.
How robotics & automation engineers use V1
- Clamps
- End effectors
- Casings
- Sensors
- Motors
- Tubing
- Housing & containers
- Automation parts
- Replacement parts
- Assemblies
Robotics & automation manufacturing capabilities
CNC milling
For cost-efficient prototypes and production
- 3-, 4- & 5-axis milling
- Lead times from 5 business days
CNC turning
Lathes and live tooling ideal for cylindrical parts
- 60+ metals & plastics, including 10+ aluminum & 20+ steel
- Lead times from 5 business days
3D printing
FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF,SLM
- 25+ plastics & 35+ colors
±0.5% dimensional accuracy with a lower limit down to ±0.0059 in (0.15 mm) - Lead times from 1 business day
Sheet metal fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, post-processing
- 6 metals & 9 surface finishes
- Tolerances down to ±.004 in (0.010 mm)
- Lead times from 5 business days
Why robotics experts use V1
Specialized network
Get access to cutting-edge capabilities and limitless capacity
Quality assurance
Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system ensures reliable quality across our network.
DFM support
Lower the cost of your order with immediate manufacturability feedback
Material and surface finishes for robot components
Our customers have access to a wide range of high-performance materials and surface finishes that are strong, dependable, and ready to use.
Materials for Robotics
Select from over 30 metal alloys and multiple high-performance plastics.
Steel and stainless steel: 316/316L, 15-5, 1045, 4140, and A36.
Aluminium: 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 5052, 5083-H111, and 2024-T351.
Brass and copper alloys: C360, C110 and C101
Thermoplastics include: Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Commodity polymers such as: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Robotics Surface Finishes
Improve precision, wear resistance and more with a range of finishes
anodising
Chemical polishing
Chemical nickel plating
Black oxide
Chromate conversion coating
Powder coating
Lacquering
Insert assembly
Heat Treatment
Passivation
Gallery of robotics & automation parts
How V1 helps robotics and automation companies innovate
Competitive pricing, IP protection and DFM guidance
The V1 platform provides the simplest solution for comparing prices for order volumes, lead times, materials, tolerances, secondary processes, and more for your projects. Receive upfront all final pricing information, including shipping, quality control, and customs clearance (when ordering from the US and EU). We prioritize IP protection on the platform and throughout the process to ensure the complete security of your designs and models. Our platform is equipped with design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis, and our mechanical engineers are always ready to offer guidance to help you derive maximum benefits from V1.
On-time delivery and precise adherence to specifications
We maintain a stable and robust supply chain by strictly adhering to thorough quality control processes and protocols. Before joining the network, our manufacturing partners undergo a complete vetting process. Our on-site quality engineers conduct frequent audits to ensure that they meet the V1 Standard. Our internal teams in Amsterdam and Chicago inspect parts for functionality and cosmetic specifications. We also handle all custom clearance requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
Minimize supply chain risks with local and global sourcing
Supply chain resilience is crucial, particularly when you require parts on a tight schedule and with specific certifications. We provide local and global sourcing to mitigate your supply chain risks and offer sourcing solutions that comply with your requirements. V1 offers access to a comprehensive network of industrial 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal experts with reliable capacity for your aerospace and aviation projects, regardless of the project's scale.
FAQ's
We conduct comprehensive checks of each manufacturing partner (MP) during the onboarding process and carry out audits of their processes and certifications every two years. To procure parts from certified manufacturers, you may specify the requirements on the platform or get in touch with us at 3dprinting@v-1.com. We will match your designs with the most appropriate supplier.
Our platform guarantees the security and encryption of all customer data and supplier interactions. Digital models and drawings are safely stored on European-based AWS servers. Our Manufacturing Partner Agreement is mandatory for MPs to sign as part of their onboarding process, committing them to the confidentiality of customer data. Our General Terms of Sale prohibit orders which infringe on copyrights, patents, design rights, trademarks, trade secrets, or any other type of intellectual property rights.
Engineers use V1 partly because we assume all the risks on your behalf. In case your parts do not meet the required specifications, you may file a dispute claim and we will either remake the components or refund your order. For further details on how we manage disputes, please contact our Customer Success Team. At the same time, we generate non-conformity reports for parts that fail to meet all requirements and offer follow-up with manufacturers, including root cause analysis and rapid corrective actions.
To obtain parts made from specialized materials that are not included on our site or platform, you may submit a request to your account manager or contact us at 3dprinting@v-1.com. Our supplier network has access to a vast range of materials, enabling us to find a manufacturing partner to fulfill most of your requests.