CNC Machining for
Berkeley Robotics &
Automation Companies
Berkeley is home to 19 robotics and automation companies with 1,240 workers. We machine robot arm links, end effectors, actuator housings, and custom automation parts with fast turnaround and no minimums.
in the Berkeley area
in the Berkeley area
for Berkeley robotics & automation
growth (2022–2023)
Precision CNC Machining for Robotics Teams
Robotics and automation companies in Berkeley need parts that are light, stiff, and precisely made. A robot arm link that's off by 0.003 inches affects positioning accuracy across thousands of cycles. We machine aluminum, steel, and titanium to tolerances as tight as ±0.0005 inches — and keep programs on file for fast re-orders.
Lightweight Materials
We machine aluminum 7075 and 6061, titanium, and stainless — materials that give your robot the strength-to-weight ratio it needs.
Tight Tolerances
We hold ±0.001" on general features and ±0.0005" on critical bores and mating interfaces. CMM verified on every complex order.
Fast Re-Order Ready
We keep your programs and fixtures on file. When you need more parts, re-orders are fast with no re-programming delays.
Parts for Berkeley Robotics Companies
Actuator housings, gripper assemblies, robot chassis plates, and sensor mounts for UC Berkeley BAIR lab spinouts and SkyDeck robotics startups.
Robot Arm Links & Joints
Structural arm links, elbow joints, shoulder housings, and wrist assemblies machined from aluminum 7075 and titanium. Low weight, high stiffness, and precision bores for bearing and motor fits.
7075-T6 & TiEnd Effectors & Grippers
Custom gripper jaws, suction cup mounts, magnetic pick tools, and end-effector flanges. Machined to tight tolerances so your robot grips reliably every cycle. Hard anodize for wear resistance.
Hard anodize avail.Actuator & Motor Housings
Motor mounting flanges, gearbox bodies, linear actuator housings, and servo brackets. Tight bore tolerances for shaft and bearing fits. Aluminum and steel for strength and weight balance.
±0.001" boresLinear Rail & Base Plates
Machine base plates, gantry frames, rail mounting plates, and leveling pads. Precision-machined flat surfaces, precise rail mounting slots, and tapped holes in exact patterns.
Flatness ±0.001"Force/Torque Sensor Mounts
Custom mounting adapters for ATI, Robotiq, and other F/T sensors. Precise interface geometry so your sensor reads accurately. Stainless and aluminum.
Stainless & AlCustom Automation Brackets
Camera mounts, sensor brackets, cable management fixtures, and integration hardware. Aluminum 6061, quick turnaround, and no minimum order. Great for automation R&D.
No minimumsBerkeley Robotics & Automation Manufacturing
UC Berkeley's BAIR lab, Robotic Learning Lab, and Automation Sciences Lab produce world-leading robotics research.
Fanuc — Industrial Robots Worldwide
Fanuc ships over 100,000 industrial robots per year. Their supply chain for structural arms, gearbox housings, and end-effector components spans global precision machining suppliers.
ABB Robotics — Collaborative & Industrial
ABB's YuMi and IRB series are deployed globally in automotive, electronics, and food processing. Their rapid expansion drives demand for precision-machined robot components.
Boston Dynamics — Advanced Mobile Robots
Boston Dynamics' Spot and Stretch robots push the limits of what machined structural components can do. Their supplier network demands tight tolerances and fast iteration.
Universal Robots, KUKA & Startups
The collaborative robot and startup robotics ecosystem is growing fast. Dozens of companies in Berkeley are building next-generation automation hardware.
Fanuc
Fanuc ships over 100,000 industrial robots per year. Their supply chain for...
ABB Robotics
ABB's YuMi and IRB series are deployed globally in automotive, electronics,...
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics' Spot and Stretch robots push the limits of what machined...
Universal Robots, KUKA & Startups
The collaborative robot and startup robotics ecosystem is growing fast....
Built for Robotics Teams
Berkeley robotics teams choose us for rapid prototype turns and production-grade precision — lightweight aluminum chassis, tight-tolerance sensor brackets, and programs saved for weekly research iterations.
Fast Design Iterations
Upload a new version, get a new price instantly. We turn around robotics prototypes in 3 to 7 days so your design loop stays tight.
Programs Saved for Re-Orders
We save your CAM programs and fixture designs. Re-orders ship faster with no re-programming cost or setup fee.
CMM Inspection Included
Every critical bore, mating surface, and mounting pattern is verified before shipping. CMM reports go with every complex order.
No Minimums
Order 1 part or 500. We run robotics from single prototypes to small production runs without artificial minimums or setup fees.
in Berkeley We Can Serve
Need our full quality documentation before ordering? Email us — we'll send everything your team needs to evaluate.
From File to Part in 3 Steps
Simple, clear, and designed for fast-moving robotics & automation teams.
Upload & Quote
Send your STEP or IGES file. Pick your material, quantity, and finish. Our AI gives you a real price right away. We also run a free DFM check and flag anything that could add cost.
We Machine & Inspect
Your parts run on our CNC mills and lathes. Every order gets CMM inspection. We check every critical feature against your drawing before anything ships.
Ship with Full Docs
Parts ship with your dimensional inspection report and material certs. Programs and fixture data are saved for fast re-orders — so your next batch is even faster.
Find Your Exact Part Type
We machine parts for every corner of the Berkeley robotics and automation market.
Questions from Berkeley Robotics Teams
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Robotics & Automation Manufacturing in Berkeley
UC Berkeley's robotics program is among the world's most influential. The Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) lab produces breakthrough work in robotic manipulation, while the Robotic Learning Lab and Automation Sciences Lab develop locomotion, human-robot interaction, and industrial automation systems. These labs generate steady demand for precision-machined actuator housings, gripper jaw assemblies, sensor brackets, and robot chassis structural components. SkyDeck accelerator graduates commercialize Berkeley research into warehouse automation, surgical assistance, agricultural robotics, and delivery platforms.
Siemens operates nearby research facilities focused on industrial automation and digital twin technology, adding corporate robotics demand to the university pipeline. The Emeryville border hosts contract manufacturers supporting robotics prototype builds with PCB assembly, cable harness fabrication, and metal finishing. Downtown Berkeley BART connects robotics teams to South Bay automation companies and East Bay distribution centers deploying warehouse robots. Berkeley robotics startups have a unique advantage — access to world-class AI researchers who can test and validate hardware in campus labs before committing to production.
We machine robotics components for Berkeley teams from research prototype to production. Actuator housings and gripper assemblies in aluminum and stainless. Robot chassis plates and structural members in 7075-T6 for strength-to-weight performance. Sensor mounts and camera brackets with tight positional tolerances. End-effector tool plates that iterate weekly during research sprints. Programs saved so your next revision ships without re-programming. No minimums — we work with research labs ordering a single part and startups scaling to hundreds.
Upload Your Robotics CAD File
Robot arm links, end effectors, actuator housings — we machine them all. No minimums. Most orders ship in 5 to 7 business days. Rush available.
No minimums · Programs saved for re-orders · NDA ready · Ships anywhere in the US
Currently accepting new projects
AI price estimates are usually within ±20% of final price. Complex parts may get a human review within one business day before pricing is confirmed.