Industrial robotsCEADCommercially available
CEAD Flexbot
By CEAD
The CEAD Flexbot is a large-format 3D printing system with a Comau robot arm and pellet extrusion that can combine printing and milling in one cell.
According to CEAD, the Flexbot is a flexible robot-arm based solution for large-scale additive manufacturing. The system consists of CEAD pellet extrusion, a Comau robot, Siemens Sinumerik One, working table(s), safety caging, a pedestal or linear track for the arm and a dryer. The Sinumerik controls the Comau arm directly, so no separate robot controller is needed, and it can control 31 axes for extensions such as a rotary table, additional robots or CNC milling. CEAD lists as options a robot arm with a payload of up to 290 kg, a heated working table, larger working tables, a larger extruder for a throughput of up to 84 kg/h, a linear track and a rotary table. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularRobot-arm pellet printing system
In the industrial robots category.
What is CEAD Flexbot?
CEAD Flexbot is an industrial robot from CEAD from Netherlands, listed for moulds and tooling (printing and milling in one cell), large plastic and composite parts and end-use parts with milled mounting flanges and holes. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Application
What was Flexbot developed for?
Moulds and tooling (printing and milling in one cell)
Large plastic and composite parts
End-use parts with milled mounting flanges and holes
Business fit
When might Flexbot be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Flexbot, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is Flexbot available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionNetherlandsconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
CEAD
CEAD builds systems for large-format 3D printing of thermoplastic composites, including the Flexbot using robotic arms for printing and milling, and supplies pellet and robot extruders.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Flexbot
According to CEAD, the Flexbot is a flexible robot-arm based solution for large-scale additive manufacturing. The system consists of CEAD pellet extrusion, a Comau robot, Siemens Sinumerik One, working table(s), safety caging, a pedestal or linear track for the arm and a dryer. The Sinumerik controls the Comau arm directly, so no separate robot controller is needed, and it can control 31 axes for extensions such as a rotary table, additional robots or CNC milling. CEAD lists as options a robot arm with a payload of up to 290 kg, a heated working table, larger working tables, a larger extruder for a throughput of up to 84 kg/h, a linear track and a rotary table. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Flexbot with alternatives
| Feature | FlexbotCEAD · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Moulds and tooling (printing and milling in one cell), Large plastic and composite parts | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Flexbot
What is the CEAD Flexbot?
CEAD Flexbot is an industrial robot from CEAD from Netherlands, listed for moulds and tooling (printing and milling in one cell), large plastic and composite parts and end-use parts with milled mounting flanges and holes. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Which supplier is listed for the CEAD Flexbot?
CEAD Flexbot is listed under CEAD. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the CEAD Flexbot available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the CEAD Flexbot cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the CEAD Flexbot used for?
The applications listed for the CEAD Flexbot include moulds and tooling (printing and milling in one cell), large plastic and composite parts and end-use parts with milled mounting flanges and holes.
What are alternatives to the CEAD Flexbot?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Flexbot fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer ceadgroup.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.