The daily problem for many small CNC shops is not finding another machining strategy but keeping existing machine tools supplied with parts. At JIMTOF 2026 in Tokyo, Tezmaksan is showing the CubeBOX Blues DR Mini, a compact drawer-based robotic loading system supported by RoboCAM+ software.
The event takes place from 26 to 31 October; the new report on the display was published on 28 October.
Source: the 28 October Machinery Market exhibition report
The hardware in context
The manufacturer lists configurations using a six-axis robot with either 7 kg or 12 kg payload and a stacker containing five to eight drawers. Its technical information specifies a maximum workpiece height of 135 mm, and solid steel round-bar workpiece diameters from 5 mm to 350 mm. Those limits must not be interpreted as a blanket guarantee for every part: available gripping force, centre of mass, reach and fixture arrangements can impose additional restrictions.
Primary product specification: Tezmaksan CubeBOX Blues DR Mini
A drawer-based stock arrangement can reduce the amount of operator intervention during repetitive part changes. It may also suit shops that cannot justify a larger pallet-pool installation. Before purchasing, however, managers need to assess floor space around the machine, door access, gripper changeover and the practical number of workpieces per drawer.
Software is as important as the robot
Tezmaksan is also highlighting RoboCAM+, which it describes as a programming and workflow platform for part handling. It supports 3D visualization, DXF-based layout information and tracking of parts as they move through an automation cycle. The intended advantage is simpler setup of robot handling tasks without conventional robot programming for each change.
A software-guided workflow still needs a reliable, repeatable production sequence. Machine interface compatibility, door interlocks, chuck or fixture confirmation, safe robot reach and program completion signals all require careful integration. The JIMTOF demonstration should be treated as a chance to evaluate those details rather than proof of an unattended production rate.
What workshops should ask
Useful questions for a live demonstration include the largest and smallest real workpieces handled, typical setup time after a part-family change, how failed picks are recovered, and how the system handles partially completed drawer queues. Buyers should also establish how spare-part support and integration responsibilities are divided between the machine-tool vendor and the automation supplier.
The Blues DR Mini is an established product in the manufacturer's catalogue; the October story is its exhibition demonstration, not necessarily a first-time product launch. That distinction matters when comparing the system with other compact tending solutions.
Sources & further reading
1. Tezmaksan Robot Technologies, undated current product catalogue (accessed 29 October 2026): CubeBOX Blues DR Mini technical specification
2. Machinery Market, 28 October 2026: Tezmaksan showcases compact CNC automation at JIMTOF
Event dates: JIMTOF, Tokyo, 26–31 October 2026. Reporting date: 28 October 2026.
