OEM invests in digital transformation

As part of this partnership, Tezmaksan has commissioned its second CubeBOX automation line at UFC Automotive’s tractor clutch production facility. The new installation marks a significant step in UFC Automotive’s digital transformation journey, facilitating continuous, robot-assisted production and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and manufacturing sustainability.

The partnership builds on more than a decade of cooperation between the two companies and reflects a shared commitment to modernising Turkish manufacturing through automation. According to The Global Economy, industry represented 25.94% of Turkey’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, highlighting the sector’s strategic weight and the growing need for modern, digitally driven production technologies.

UFC Automotive manufactures tractor clutch systems for both domestic and global markets as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original equipment supplier (OES). Due to the critical functional role of clutch systems, the company prioritises precision, stability and traceability in its production operations.

“We’ve partnered with Tezmaksan as a reliable partner to help bring our production processes into the digital transformation era,” said Can Çetin, partner at UFC Automotive. “With Tezmaksan’s technical support and systems, we integrated the system without hesitation, and we’ve already seen an increase in productivity.”

The new CubeBOX robotic automation system continuously feeds three different CNC machines for 22 hours per day, automating a process previously requiring three operators. This transition has allowed the company to boost productivity by 35 per cent and increase cost savings by 50 per cent across its tractor clutch production.

By adopting a second CubeBOX system, UFC Automotive aims to secure higher process consistency, minimise manual handling and ensure sustainable, repeatable production quality.

“Turkish industry has enormous digital transformation potential and our work with UFC Automotive is a strong demonstration of what can be achieved with practical, well-engineered automation,” said Hakan Aydogu, Group CEO at Tezmaksan. “Our CubeBOX systems feed multiple CNC machines for extended periods, supporting efficient, operator-friendly production.”

UFC Automotive plans to continue its investment in digital transformation with Tezmaksan in upcoming projects, reinforcing its goal to increase efficiency, ensure quality and maintain competitive in both domestic and international markets. 

“Collaborations like this allow us to combine our automation expertise with the real production needs of manufacturers,” explained Aydogdu. “Our goal is to make advanced CNC automation accessible to a wider range of companies and to support their transition toward more efficient, reliable and data-driven production.”

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