Robots come in several forms. They are used to automate a wide range of tasks in manufacturing and assembly lines in virtually every industry from cell phone production to candy packaging. Based upon the required application, a full assortment of robot formats can be implemented: SCARA, Delta, articulated-arm and Cartesian configurations (center-stacked, cantilevered or gantry) to name a few. Which of these formats ends up being installed depends upon load, working-area, and precision. However, a growing trend is to simplify the automation process by utilizing Cartesian robots—allowing for fewer controllers, enhancing usability and offering more integrated and unified software. This saves the decision maker on cost, training, and maintenance