Convergent IT Unveils 5th Generation AUTOMAPPPS for Automated Surface Repair
At Automatica 2025, Convergent IT introduced the fifth generation of its AUTOMAPPPS planning software, marking a significant step forward in automated surface defect repair for automotive production. The latest release brings improved intelligence, precision, and adaptability to robotic paint and surface correction workflows – pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable in terms of quality, performance, and return on investment.
AUTOMAPPPS is the core planning engine behind numerous robotic surface repair systems deployed worldwide. It enables the fully automated detection and repair of paint defects—from sanding to polishing—on complex automotive body panels and components. By leveraging machine learning and advanced planning algorithms, the new generation software significantly increases the area that can be repaired, reduces cycle times, and enhances defect resolution quality, even on intricate geometries and edge surfaces.
Smarter Planning for More Complex Repairs
Incorporating experience from more than a decade of real-world deployments, the updated platform introduces radically improved repair planning capabilities. Robots equipped with compliant tools can now address more complex surfaces, including tight edges and uniquely contoured features, all with greater accuracy and autonomy.
Machine learning is used for the first time in this domain to optimize repair sequences dynamically. The system learns from operator feedback and production outcomes, enabling faster adaptation to new component designs and improving repair quality over time.
Proven Core for OEM and Integrator Ecosystems
AUTOMAPPPS has been widely adopted by leading robot, sensor, and tool manufacturers who license the software to power their reactive repair cells. The software is an “invisible core” behind many surface repair systems operating on plastic parts and full car bodies across global OEM and Tier 1 facilities.
The flexible platform supports a wide range of hardware configurations—multiple robot types, sensor systems, and surface tools—making it a vendor-neutral planning layer ideal for system integrators and manufacturers seeking rapid deployment and ease of scalability.
Defect Detection and Repair Execution
The 5th-generation update extends beyond defect detection and repair execution. The surrounding software ecosystem has been enhanced to support faster design, simulation, and optimization of robotic workcells. System integration is now quicker, safer, and more cost-effective, with simplified tools for configuring new models, materials, and production scenarios.
Vehicle manufacturers benefit from the ability to rapidly onboard new car types or components into production lines. Process adaptations to different paint types, surface media, and repair tools can be made more easily by plant operators—reducing downtime and engineering dependency.
Milestone in Automated Surface Perfection
Convergent IT’s next-generation AUTOMAPPPS software reflects the company’s deep expertise in robotic inspection, surface preparation, and defect repair. As demands grow for zero-defect surfaces and higher production flexibility, the system delivers a compelling solution for automotive manufacturers looking to improve product quality while optimizing cost and labor efficiency.
With its latest advancements, AUTOMAPPPS not only enhances robotic repair performance but also makes automated surface perfection more accessible—cementing its role as a critical enabler in the evolving digital paint shop.
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