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Ergonomic handling in the electrical industry and energy sector: zero damage on your components, zero MSDs on your operators

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In brief

Ergonomic handling in the electrical industry is never optional: a damaged component during handling is never a minor incident, it is a delivery delay on an infrastructure project, a documented non-conformity, sometimes a costly rework on equipment that is already wired.

Ergonomic handling in the electrical industry demands precision, repeatability and zero uncontrolled contact on components with very high added value: transformers, electrical cabinets, switchgear, power components.

Neoditech offers two complementary solutions: the SCARA manipulator arm (50 to 100 kg, millimetre precision for component insertion) and the ERGO360 ergonomic positioner (100 to 200 kg, holding and orienting heavy sub-assemblies), including for applications in the nuclear energy sector.

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Why equip your electrical industry workshop with an ergonomic handling solution?

Switchgear, cabinet components, transformers, electrical sub-assemblies: these parts are handled dozens of times per shift, across assembly, wiring and inspection stages. Every uncontrolled movement is a risk. To the part. To the operator. To your delivery schedule.

Zero damage on components with very high added value

A switch poorly inserted into a transformer, a cabinet door scratched during assembly, an electronic component damaged by an impact: these are not minor scrap.

They are delivery delays on infrastructure projects, documented non-conformities, sometimes costly rework on equipment that is already wired. The functional surfaces of electrical components (connectors, contacts, insulators) tolerate no uncontrolled contact. Electrical cabinet handling equipment fitted with the right gripper holds the part firmly and under control, with no impact, no scratching. The movement stays precise, even at the end of a shift, even on large components or complex geometries.

Address musculoskeletal disorders at the source

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the leading cause of recognised occupational disease in France (Assurance Maladie). In electrical industry workshops, forced postures when inserting components into cabinets or transformers, repetitive wiring and screwing movements, and variable loads (5 kg one moment, 80 kg the next) with no way to adjust the workstation, expose your operators directly to these conditions. MSD prevention in the electrical industry starts with removing the load from the operator at the source: a manipulator arm cancels out the felt weight of the component, and the operator guides the movement with no effort.

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Workstations open to every profile

Recruitment is tight in the electrical industry, and infrastructure and energy projects are placing growing demands on output. A workstation fitted with electrical component handling equipment demands no particular physical strength. Women and men, junior and senior operators alike, can sustain long shifts without physical strain. It is a concrete attractiveness lever and a visible commitment to occupational health.

Mobility built for the reality of electrical industry workshops

Electrical industry workshops have their own constraints: fixed wiring stations, cabinet assembly benches, testing and inspection zones, transformer assembly lines. Configurations that are often permanent but evolve with each project and production series. All our solutions can be configured to fit your layout constraints:

  • Electric wheeled base: autonomous movement between cabinet assembly or wiring stations, with no external help
  • Pallet-truck-moved base: quick repositioning when switching series or projects (36 kV cabinets one month, 400 V cabinets the next)
  • Floor-mounted base: for permanent, high-output stations (transformer assembly line, fixed wiring station), offering maximum rigidity

No permanent infrastructure required. As your project evolves, your equipment follows.

Our solutions for handling in the electrical industry and energy sector

Two pieces of equipment, two logics of use. Choose based on the operation and the load.

SCARA
manipulator arm

The reference solution for precision operations in the electrical industry.

Its articulated architecture gives it the precision and fluidity needed to insert delicate components: electrical contacts, insulators, power sub-assemblies.

Two models:

  • SCARA PARTS (50 kg) for mid-sized components
  • SCARA TITAN (100 kg) for heavier sub-assemblies

The gripper is custom-designed around the geometry and fragility of the component. Installation takes just a few hours.

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SWL up to 100Kg
Handling electrical cabinet doors, inserting switches and sub-assemblies.

ERGO360 ergonomic positioner

The only Neoditech solution capable of holding sub-assemblies up to 200 kg with full rotation.

Ideal for assembly and inspection operations where the operator needs access to every face of a transformer or electrical cabinet.

The operator always works at the optimal height, with no effort and no manual repositioning of the part.

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SWL up to 200Kg
Assembly and inspection operations on sub-assemblies.

SCARA manipulator arm vs ERGO360 ergonomic positioner: two logics of use in the electrical industry

Equipment SWL Typical operation Key advantage
SCARA manipulator arm (PARTS 50 kg / TITAN 100 kg) 50 or 100 kg at 2 m Inserting switches and components into transformers, handling electrical cabinet doors, assembling components that require fine, precise movement Millimetre precision, repeatable movement, custom gripper, smooth handling of fragile components
ERGO360° ergonomic positioner 100 to 200 kg Holding and orienting transformers or electrical cabinets for assembly and component inspection, full rotation through every angle The only Neoditech equipment rated at 200 kg, full rotation, stable holding with no operator effort, access to every face

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Real-world applications in your electrical industry workshops

Insertion and wiring of power components

Context: Inserting power switchgear (circuit breakers, contactors, switch-disconnectors) into MV cells, HV/LV and main distribution boards, and fitting electrical cabinet doors (20 to 80 kg, painted or treated surfaces), requires strict dimensional tolerance on contacts and IEC compliance on every cycle. An impact on the contacts or a scratch on a treated surface leads to a documented non-conformity and rework on the wiring.

Neoditech solution: SCARA PARTS or TITAN manipulator arm depending on the load, fitted with a custom gripper matched to the geometry of the switchgear or the door surface (suction cup, mechanical clamp or specific tool). Full load compensation lets the operator guide the insertion with precision, applying no force on the contacts or on functional surfaces.

Benefit: zero impact on electrical contacts, zero scratching on painted surfaces, movement repeatable to IEC requirements, fewer documented non-conformities.

Quality control, testing and thermal processing of electronic components

Context: Three high-constraint operations often coexist in the same workshop. Inspecting power sub-assemblies (distribution transformers, power blocks) requires access to every face with no manual repositioning. Handling probe cards (micro-contact probe boards, worth tens of thousands of euros each) requires a trajectory with no parasitic vibration or jolt. Loading trays into a curing or heat-treatment oven exposes operators to high-frequency forced bending, with the risk of a tray falling onto components being processed.

Neoditech solution:

  • ERGO360 ergonomic positioner for multi-face inspection and wiring of heavy sub-assemblies (full rotation, stable holding up to 200 kg, optimal working height at every stage)
  • SCARA manipulator arm for handling probe cards (custom gripper, controlled trajectory with no vibration) and loading oven trays (frontal approach, full load compensation, zero forced bending). Both pieces of equipment can coexist on the same line depending on the production phase.

Benefit: access to every face with no repositioning, zero parasitic vibration on the micro-contacts, zero forced bending posture when loading the oven.

Handling in environments with strict compliance requirements

Context: Some electrical industry and energy workshops operate in environments with strict regulatory compliance requirements for the handling chain, including in the nuclear energy sector. Equipment introduced on these sites must be qualified, documented and compatible with the site's confidentiality and security requirements. No network connectivity and no outgoing data flows are tolerated.

Neoditech solution:

  • SCARA manipulator arm or ERGO360 positioner depending on load and operation, with a custom gripper matched to the site's specific constraints. Our equipment consists of mechanical systems with no embedded intelligence and no network connectivity: it generates no outgoing data flows. Complete technical documentation is provided for internal qualification (CE marking, compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, instruction manual).

Benefit: compliance with the site's regulatory requirements, technical file ready for validation by quality and security teams, straightforward integration in restricted zones.
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Funding your investment

There is no single scheme in English-speaking markets equivalent to France’s FIPU, but real mechanisms exist to reduce the net cost of this type of equipment.

In the UK, the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) lets most businesses deduct 100% of qualifying plant and machinery expenditure from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to 1 million pounds per accounting period. Full details are available at gov.uk/capital-allowances.

Comparable accelerated-depreciation mechanisms exist in other English-speaking markets, for example Section 179 expensing in the United States and equivalent capital cost allowance provisions in Canada and Australia. Rules and thresholds vary by country and change over time, so we would recommend checking current figures with your accountant or national tax authority before you budget.

Why Neoditech?

Why choose Neoditech for your electrical industry and energy projects?

Neoditech is both designer and manufacturer. Every solution is designed, built and installed in our workshops in Mouzillon, Loire-Atlantique, France. Our in-house design office engineers the gripper for your specific component: geometry, material, contact fragility, surface constraints. Not an off-the-shelf gripper: a tool built for your part, tested under real conditions before delivery.

Our references in the electrical industry and energy sector: Schneider Electric, Framatome, General Electric, Legrand, Leroy Somer, STMicroelectronics, Saft. These manufacturers work to strict requirements on precision, traceability and compliance. We are used to that. Our teams work in your workshops with discretion, adapt to your site constraints and provide complete documentation for internal validation. For applications in the nuclear energy sector, our equipment has no network connectivity and no embedded intelligence: it generates no outgoing data flows.

What that means in practice:

  • Free, no-obligation on-site workstation assessment
  • Custom gripper design by our in-house design office
  • Manufactured in France, with controlled lead times
  • Installation in a few hours, with operator training delivered on site
  • CE marking, compliant with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
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Loading a tray into an oven using the SCARA PARTS manipulator arm - ergonomic handling electrical industry

What our handling solutions don't cover

  • Loads above 200 kg: beyond the SWL of the ERGO360 ergonomic positioner, an overhead crane or a dedicated lifting system is the better fit.
  • Full automation with no operator: our equipment is designed to keep the operator at the centre of the process. If the goal is an autonomous line with no human intervention, a robotics integrator will serve you better.
  • Long-distance transfers: a manipulator arm works within a defined radius. For transfers of several dozen metres, a conveyor or an AGV is more appropriate.

FAQFrequently asked questions about handling in the electrical industry and energy sector

The SCARA manipulator arm is designed for these precision operations. Its articulated architecture lets it approach the component along a controlled, repeatable trajectory, with no jolt and no parasitic vibration. The gripper is custom-designed around the geometry of the component (suction cup, mechanical clamp or a specific tool) to ensure a firm grip with no contact on functional surfaces such as electrical contacts and insulators. The SCARA PARTS (50 kg) covers most power components; the SCARA TITAN (100 kg) handles heavier sub-assemblies.

The deciding factor is the operation. The SCARA is built for precision and insertion work: bringing a component to its exact position inside a transformer or cabinet, fitting a cabinet door with no scratching, inserting a sub-assembly along a repeatable trajectory. The ERGO360 is built for operations where the part needs to be held in position and oriented through every angle: assembling heavy sub-assemblies, checking wiring on every face, 360 degree quality control. Both can coexist in the same workshop depending on the production phase.

Yes. Our equipment consists of mechanical systems with no network connectivity and no embedded intelligence. It generates no outgoing data flows. Traceability of operations stays under the control of your own internal information system. We provide complete technical documentation (CE marking, compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, technical file) for validation by your quality and security teams. A prior workstation assessment confirms compatibility with your site’s specific requirements.

No. The SCARA manipulator arm is a mechanical piece of equipment, pneumatic or electric depending on the version. It does not generate electromagnetic fields capable of interfering with electrical components. The gripper is built from materials suited to your application (antistatic plastic, aluminium, stainless steel) depending on your workstation’s constraints. A prior workstation assessment confirms compatibility with your specific components.

There is no single scheme equivalent to France’s FIPU in English-speaking markets. In the UK, the Annual Investment Allowance lets most businesses deduct 100% of qualifying equipment costs from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to 1 million pounds per accounting period. Comparable accelerated-depreciation mechanisms exist in the US, Canada and Australia, though details and thresholds vary by country and change over time. We would recommend checking current rules with your accountant or national tax authority.

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Handling in the electrical industry and energy sector does not have to remain a source of MSDs and damaged components. The equipment exists, and so do ways to reduce its net cost. Our account managers visit your workshop free of charge to assess your workstations and recommend the right solution, with no obligation.

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At Neoditech, we place ergonomics, innovation and safety at the heart of our solutions, to improve your processes while protecting your operators’ health and comfort. Ergonomics and productivity are not opposites: they reinforce each other. That is what we have been demonstrating since 2007, workshop after workshop, across France and Europe.

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