M6 + mk: Engineering Expertise Meets Proven Technology.
Updated: Sep 11
We're excited to announce a partnership that significantly expands our conveyor capabilities: M6 Revolutions is partnering with mk North America to bring you the modular conveyor solutions you need with the technical expertise to implement them right.
As your trusted solutions provider, we anticipate that this strategic partnership will solve one of manufacturing's biggest automation challenges for you: getting conveyor technology that actually delivers the productivity gains everyone promises.
The mk Advantage: Breadth of Solutions
Founded in 1988, mk North America brings nearly 60 years of German engineering expertise with a unique modular approach that eliminates the custom fabrication headaches plaguing most conveyor projects. This means predictable costs through standardized components, faster delivery with pre-engineered modules, future expandability as your manufacturing needs evolve, and German engineering reliability with American manufacturing and support.
This is precisely the reason we chose mk as our conveyor solutions technology partner. With over 20 different conveyor types and 250+ standardized components, mk gives us the right technology for virtually any manufacturing application, something that complements our existing automation expertise perfectly.
Where Conveyor ROI Comes From
Material flow is one of those investments that keeps earning after the project closes out. On most lines the gains show up in the same places:
Less manual handling, so operators spend their time building product instead of carrying and staging parts
Longer equipment and part life from smoother, gentler handling between operations
Tighter cycle times when parts show up oriented and on time instead of waiting on someone to bring them
Better still, a conveyor earns every shift from the day it's commissioned, so payback tends to come up quicker than people expect. We'd rather run that math with your numbers anyway.
Application Engineering Makes the Difference
The conveyor projects that outperform are the ones where somebody sweated the application details. Jig density, loading patterns, transfer heights, how the conveyor ties into the rest of the line. That application-specific engineering is exactly what the M6 + mk partnership delivers.
That's what happens when proven conveyor technology meets proper application engineering.
How mk's Technology Portfolio Changes Your Options
Instead of forcing your application into a limited conveyor selection, mk's unprecedented breadth gives us the right tool for every manufacturing challenge:
20+ Conveyor Types including belt, chain, timing belt, flat top chain, modular plastic belt, and roller systems, each engineered for specific applications and load requirements.
250+ Standardized Components means we can configure solutions without custom fabrication delays, welding, or budget surprises.
Complete Application Coverage from ultra-compact 30mm height installations for tight spaces to heavy-duty systems handling up to 2,200 lbs for automotive and industrial applications.
This variety is what separates mk from single-solution conveyor manufacturers. Whether you need precision indexing, flexible routing, accumulation, or simple transport, mk has proven technology designed specifically for that application.
The Problem This Partnership Solves
Here's what we've learned from years of automation projects: most conveyor failures aren't technology problems, they're selection and integration problems.
You've probably seen this scenario: A manufacturer invests $75K in a "custom" conveyor system, only to discover it doesn't integrate properly with existing automation, creates new bottlenecks, or requires constant maintenance. Six months later, they're dealing with reliability issues and questioning the entire investment.
The M6 + mk difference: We bring the engineering expertise to specify the right mk solution for your specific application and to make sure it plays well with your existing automation stack, whether the build runs through your team, your integrator, or our engineers. What's more is that we can also determine other manufacturing opportunities in your systems, letting you dream big using solutions that work.
How mk Conveyors Fit the Rest of the Line
What makes this partnership revolutionary is how mk conveyors integrate with our existing technology relationships:
Omron Integration: PLCs, HMIs, and AMR coordination with MK conveyors
Yaskawa Robotics: Clean robot-to-conveyor handoffs and synchronized motion
Weber Screwdriving: Precision assembly stations with conveyor positioning
Zimmer Grippers: End-of-arm tooling optimized for conveyor applications
Integration Example: An mk timing belt conveyor with precision fixtures transporting parts past a Yaskawa robot equipped with Zimmer grippers, followed by a Weber screwdriving station, all controlled by Omron automation. Complete system synchronization delivering consistent cycle times.
What This Partnership Means for Your Projects
Before: Conveyor Headaches
Custom fabrication delays and cost overruns
Integration challenges with existing automation
Limited expansion options as needs change
After: M6 + mk Solutions
Standardized modules reduce project risk and timeline
Expert installation with your existing automation technology
Modular expandability growing with your manufacturing needs
Lifetime partnership support from M6's technical team
Implementation: We start at the assessment and system specification, and we stay through installation and commissioning, working alongside whoever builds the cell.
ROI You Can Count On
Here's where mk conveyor implementations typically earn their payback:
Small Parts Assembly: Parts arrive oriented and on schedule, so operators spend their shift building product rather than sorting and staging it.
Heavy Manufacturing: The lifting and carrying come out of the process, which is where both the labor cost and the injury exposure live.
Mixed Production Lines: Changeover gets cheaper because the same modular hardware reconfigures for the next product rather than being replaced.
Every application carries its own numbers. We'd rather work from yours.
Ready to Benefit from Our Partnership?
The M6 + mk partnership combines proven conveyor technology with the integration expertise to implement it successfully. Whether you're dealing with material flow bottlenecks, planning automation expansion, or looking for predictable ROI opportunities, we have the solution.
Next Steps
Schedule Your Assessment: Our engineers will evaluate your facility and identify specific conveyor opportunities with projected ROI.
Learn More About mk: Explore the complete mk conveyor portfolio and see why we chose them as our preferred partner.
Discuss Your Project: Contact M6 Revolutions to discuss how mk conveyors can integrate with your existing automation systems.
Contact M6 Revolutions today to discover how our mk partnership can solve your material handling challenges with proven technology and expert implementation.
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