DRM will exhibit a live KUKA robotic cell at the 2025 Global Polymer Summit, September 8–11 in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to the robot demonstration, DRM engineers will be available at booth #1626 to speak with attendees and share their approach to robotic palletizing and rubber manufacturing automation.

COLUMBIA, TN - September 8, 2025 - DRM, LLC, a Tennessee-based industrial automation integrator, and OEM equipment builder, today announced that they will exhibit a live KUKA robotic automation cell at the 2025 Global Polymer Summit (GPS), September 8-11 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Rubber manufacturing environments are tough—heat, tackiness, and dust push automation equipment to its limits," said Barry Brian, Partner at DRM. "As a Platinum KUKA partner, we're excited to showcase a live KUKA robotic cell in action. It shows how DRM and KUKA collaboratively solve real-world manufacturing problems, delivering robotics solutions that work in the challenging rubber manufacturing production environment."

Attendees can meet with the DRM team and view the KUKA robotic cell at booth #1626. Visitors will be able to learn more about DRM's approach to addressing rubber manufacturing automation challenges, including:

• Robotic palletizing in rubber manufacturing for heavy, tacky, and irregular loads
• Motion control and safety-rated architectures designed for high-uptime environments
• Calender line automation improvements that stabilize thickness, reduce scrap, and improve repeatability
• Vision and sensing systems for orientation, alignment, and slip detection

With UL 508A panel certification, TÜV-certified safety expertise, and a track record of strong OEM partnerships, DRM delivers floor-ready systems that span power to process while remaining vendor-agnostic to best serve client needs.

Presented by the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition and Conference (ITEC), GPS brings together the tire, rubber, and polymer industries for technical sessions, discussions, and an expo floor of leading suppliers.

To register for the event visit: https://www.rubber.org/event/2025-global-polymer-summit.

About DRM
DRM, LLC is a custom automation integrator and Rockwell Automation Gold OEM Partner delivering robotic solutions, control system upgrades, and turnkey industrial automation manufacturers in the automotive, food & beverage, aerospace, appliance, defense, and consumer goods industries. With specialties in robotic palletizing, robotic dispensing, and system modernization, DRM is a KUKA Platinum System Partner and UL 508A-certified panel shop. The company emphasizes operator-focused design, future-ready architecture, and close collaboration with plant personnel to ensure long-term system performance. For more information, visit drmcontrols.com, and follow DRM on LinkedIn.