The use of mineral casting for a universal and flexible robotic column for pick&place operations provides a surface which can be easily cleaned and is resistant to chemicals, as well as the best possible vibration reduction. Anti-bacterially active surfaces, as well as FDA approval, also make mineral casting a universal construction material in the packaging industry.

Similar to machine tools for metal processing, rotational speeds, accelerations and feed rates are also increasing in wood processing. The best possible surface quality and high accuracy can be achieved with mineral cast frames, despite higher dynamic stimulation of the machine structure.