We had a great week at Automate 2026 in Chicago. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, watched a demo, asked questions, or simply introduced themselves.

If you weren't able to make it to the show, or didn't have time to see everything, we put together a quick booth tour highlighting the equipment we demonstrated throughout the week.

One of the biggest attractions in the booth was our Rocklinizer® integrated with a robot. It was a great way to demonstrate how automated carbide coating can improve wear resistance while fitting into modern manufacturing and automation environments.

Learn more about the Rocklinizer:
https://rocklinmanufacturing.com/rocklinizer/

We also demonstrated several MARKATOR marking solutions, including both portable and integrated dot peen systems. Every application is different, and one of the things we enjoy most at trade shows is helping customers determine which marking technology makes the most sense for their parts, production volumes, and traceability requirements.

Learn more about our dot peen marking systems:
https://rocklinmanufacturing.com/dot-peen-marking/

Making its debut in our booth was the new MARKATOR MV6 VarioLase portable Class 1 fiber laser marking system. Customers immediately understood the value of being able to bring the laser to the part instead of bringing the part to the laser while maintaining Class 1 protection.

You can learn more about the MV6 VarioLase here:
https://rocklinmanufacturing.com/laser-marking/mv6-variolase/

We also had the MobiLase portable fiber laser marking system on display, giving visitors a low-cost option for flexible, high-quality permanent laser marking.

Learn more about the MobiLase:
https://rocklinmanufacturing.com/laser-marking/mobilase/

Automate is one of our favorite shows because it brings together manufacturers looking for practical solutions, not just new technology. Whether your challenge is wear resistance, permanent marking, or automation, we appreciate the opportunity to discuss your applications and look forward to continuing those conversations.

If we missed you in Chicago, feel free to reach out to schedule a demo or talk through your application.

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