As 2026 begins, Vancouver Automation looks ahead to a year of exceptional growth, innovation, and collaboration. This year promises transformative milestones that will strengthen the company's leadership in autonomous manufacturing technology.
The year will be defined by deeper engagement with wood manufacturers, continued progress in robotic sanding adoption, and product development focused on making automation easier to deploy on real production floors. Vancouver Automation continues refining systems around the needs of cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and teams facing labor pressure without wanting to compromise finish quality.
The most important launch focus was the Mark PSP robotic sanding platform, built to connect pickup, sanding, and placement into a more complete production workflow. PSP represents a major step toward lower-touch sanding cells that help manufacturers improve throughput while keeping quality more consistent from part to part.
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PSP became a central part of Vancouver Automation's product roadmap because it addresses more than sanding quality alone. By combining part handling with robotic sanding, it supports a smoother line flow and reduces the amount of manual movement required between production steps.
Alongside PSP, Vancouver Automation continued strengthening the Mark lineup for different production needs, from compact robotic sanding cells to larger-format and edge-focused systems. Explore the current product lineup below:
The launch work was supported by ongoing improvements in AI 3D Vision, Force Control, and dependable robot integration. Together, these capabilities help VA systems identify geometry, maintain consistent sanding pressure, and support production teams with less setup complexity.
2026 Product Launch Focus
Vancouver Automation's launch focus centered on making robotic sanding more complete, practical, and production-ready. Mark PSP brings pickup, sanding, and placement into one connected workflow so teams can reduce manual handling while improving consistency across cabinet doors, panels, and repeat production runs.
