In the heart of Nova Scotia, a small family-run cabinet shop has evolved into a powerhouse of premium craftsmanship. Since its founding in 2009, Cripps & Sons Woodworking has built a reputation for high-end residential cabinetry, serving clients across the province. As demand surged, the company took a bold step forward—expanding into a new facility and embracing automation to elevate their operations.

For years, sanding had been the most challenging process in their production line. It was a time-consuming but essential step that drained valuable labor hours and challenged consistency. As the team looked to scale, they knew something had to change.

That’s when they reached out to FANUC Authorized System Integrator Vention. Vention’s Rapid Series Sanding system, powered by a FANUC CRX cobot and optimized for 3M™ Abrasives, offered more than just automation—it delivered a user-friendly interface, customizable sanding recipes and seamless adaptability to their workflow. From the start, the team was impressed by how intuitive the setup was. Training was minimal, and the ability to store multiple sanding profiles meant the robot could handle a wide variety of products with ease.

Before making the leap, Cripps & Sons sent sample pieces to Vention for testing. The results spoke for themselves. A visit to Vention’s facility confirmed what they hoped: the robotic system not only solved their sanding challenges, it exceeded expectations.

Since deploying the FANUC-powered sanding robot, Cripps & Sons has seen transformative results. Sanding time has been cut by 50%, allowing skilled workers to focus on more intricate tasks. And every product now boasts a smoother, more uniform finish—raising the bar for craftsmanship. In addition to these benefits, production costs have been reduced and the once-avoided sanding station has become a favorite, boosting team morale and getting workers excited to work with the robot.

Cripps & Sons sees automation not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for innovation in an industry that’s ripe for transformation. While cabinet-making has traditionally lagged behind other sectors in adopting automation, this Nova Scotia shop is proving that the future is here.

In the heart of Nova Scotia, a small family-run cabinet shop has evolved into a powerhouse of premium craftsmanship. Since its founding in 2009, Cripps & Sons Woodworking has built a reputation for high-end residential cabinetry, serving clients across the province. As demand surged, the company took a bold step forward—expanding into a new facility and embracing automation to elevate their operations.

For years, sanding had been the most challenging process in their production line. It was a time-consuming but essential step that drained valuable labor hours and challenged consistency. As the team looked to scale, they knew something had to change.

That’s when they reached out to FANUC Authorized System Integrator Vention. Vention’s Rapid Series Sanding system, powered by a FANUC CRX cobot and optimized for 3M™ Abrasives, offered more than just automation—it delivered a user-friendly interface, customizable sanding recipes and seamless adaptability to their workflow. From the start, the team was impressed by how intuitive the setup was. Training was minimal, and the ability to store multiple sanding profiles meant the robot could handle a wide variety of products with ease.

Before making the leap, Cripps & Sons sent sample pieces to Vention for testing. The results spoke for themselves. A visit to Vention’s facility confirmed what they hoped: the robotic system not only solved their sanding challenges, it exceeded expectations.

Since deploying the FANUC-powered sanding robot, Cripps & Sons has seen transformative results. Sanding time has been cut by 50%, allowing skilled workers to focus on more intricate tasks. And every product now boasts a smoother, more uniform finish—raising the bar for craftsmanship. In addition to these benefits, production costs have been reduced and the once-avoided sanding station has become a favorite, boosting team morale and getting workers excited to work with the robot.

Cripps & Sons sees automation not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for innovation in an industry that’s ripe for transformation. While cabinet-making has traditionally lagged behind other sectors in adopting automation, this Nova Scotia shop is proving that the future is here.