Compact, Modular and Ready to Grow with Your Production
Manufacturing floor space is valuable, and limited area often makes automation projects more challenging. At AMB and IMTS 2026, Fastems will introduce Flexible Pallet System Stationary (FPS-S), a compact and flexible pallet automation solution helping manufacturers take the first step into CNC automation and extend easily later.
The modular FPS-S makes efficient use of available floor space while providing a clear growth path from a tower-like system into a full-scale, multi-machine Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS).
Productivity from Day One
In its base configuration, the FPS-S combines a stationary pallet handler with one or two 4- or 5-axis CNC machine tools, significantly increasing spindle utilization, lights-out manufacturing capabilities, and consistent production quality.
The system can automate more than 90 machine tool brands and can also be integrated with machine tools without an automatic pallet changer (APC), for example vertical 5-axis milling machine tools.
360-Degree Design Maximizes Floor Space Efficiency
FPS-S is available in size classes of 500, 1,000 and 1,500 kgs, supporting pallet sizes of up to 630 x 630 mm.
Its modular architecture features a unique 360-degree layout concept, allowing machine tools, storage modules and loading stations to be positioned on any side of the system. This enables customized configuration and efficient space usage even in small or crowded facilities. At AMB, Fastems will demonstrate an FPS-S 500kg configuration accommodating nine 400 x 400 mm pallets.
Designed to Grow with Production Requirements
One of the key advantages of the FPS-S is its scalability.
Starting with one or two machine tools, manufacturers can gradually expand the system into a complete linear FMS that connects multiple machine tools.
To take high-mix manufacturing two steps further, FPS can also integrate advanced automation solutions for cutting tools and robotic fixture loading – enabling extremely long lights-out manufacturing cycles.
FPS-S follows a proven automation approach: manufacturers can begin by automating selected parts of their production and then expand the system as capacity requirements increase.
More Intelligence, More Insights
Like all Fastems automation solutions, FPS-S is powered by Manufacturing Management Software (MMS), designed specifically for planning, controlling and monitoring high-mix manufacturing environments.
The key benefits include:
- Efficient production planning with significantly reduced effort, especially when responding to rush orders or production changes,
- Faster machine setups through automated NC program management, proactive tool checks and intelligent pallet management,
- Smooth introduction of new parts with minimal disruption to ongoing production, and
- Complete production visibility through intelligent data collection, KPI tracking and advanced analytics.
“Flexible automation helps our customers grow over long term. In fact, over half of our customers extend their systems later when they need additional capacity. FPS-S provides an ideal entry point for manufacturers looking to gain experience with automation and then scale into a full, linear FMS,” says Sven Schewe, Vice President EMEA at Fastems.
Fastems location at AMB 2026: Hall 10, Booth A51. Read more about Fastems’ High-Mix Manufacturing Automation showcase at AMB.
Fastems location at IMTS 2026: South Hall, Booth 338966. Read more about Fastems’ High-Mix Manufacturing Automation showcase at IMTS.
Read more about Fastems’ High-Mix Manufacturing showcase at AMB.
Media contact: Sarianne Niemi, Senior Marketing Manager, sarianne.niemi(a)fastems.com.
