While you may be unfamiliar with these odd sounding names, TDA Buddy has been developing and manufacturing industrial manipulators and related systems in Kalamazoo, Michigan for over 30 years. TDA Buddy Industrial manipulators are designed to assist in the process of efficiently and safely moving material and equipment into position in an industrial and/or manufacturing…
If you run a production line, you know how difficult it can be to replace, maintain, and update your industrial manipulators. With the number of options available, determining which features, benefits, and qualities are important to you can be a real challenge. Even more difficult is calculating the cost savings that each model – and…
Unlike robots, hydraulic manipulators are known for their adaptability. Robots, typically, are locked into a single purpose: lift an object, rotate an object, or place an object onto an assembly line. They are, in most cases, very good at what they do. But… what they do is limited. Hydraulic manipulators, on the other hand, have…
Manufacturing the best hydraulic manipulators in the world is a challenge that TDA Buddy accepted a long time ago. Perfecting our designs, engineering and reengineering them to perfection is an arduous, Herculean task. While the results of these efforts speak for themselves, there are other, equally important, efforts that we’ve made to ensure that our…
If you’ve been considering new methods to handle your operation’s material handling demands, you’ve undoubtedly investigated hoists, robots and hydraulic manipulators. Weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each of these machines can be a lengthy – and intimidating – process. Depending on your application, one may address all of your needs… but be out of…
The team at TDA Buddy has been in the manipulator system business for over thirty years. Having built custom solutions to meet the needs of countless manufacturers and industrial facilities, we are certain of one thing: when a client comes to us, we can help them streamline their operation and – more importantly – we…
A fully-automated, robotic system can streamline your workflow by making it easier for your employees to perform their daily tasks. Whether they’re moving products throughout your facility, preparing them for shipment or positioning them for service, these kinds of laborious, repetitive motions can take a physical toll on them. And, while robots are a surefire…
Designing the most efficient and safe industrial manipulators in the industry, TDA Buddy takes pride in the quality and usefulness of our machines. Utilized in a range of industries, from aerospace and agriculture to textiles and petroleum, our pneumatic, electric and hydraulic manipulators have become an invaluable asset to a number of manufacturers. More cost-efficient…
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that workers’ compensation claims have the potential to severely handicap your profits. OSHA estimates that, on average, companies pay $1 billion every single week due to injuries sustained by their employees. This figure, while intimidating, only represents half of the equation, as well. Coupled with the cost of hiring…
Industrial manipulators are becoming more and more prominent in the workplace. These rugged systems allow workers to move, lift, and manipulate loads more quickly and efficiently while greatly reducing risk of injury. In this post we’ll talk about some common uses for these increasingly important systems. Vacuum lifting Pneumatic manipulators with vacuum grippers are great…