Innovation finance
Robotics & automation
Automation is no longer only for large manufacturers. Cobots, palletisers and mobile robots are landing in Australian SMEs — and finance conversations for these assets need a broker willing to actually understand them.
We do the homework
We will read the supplier quote, understand what the system does and present it properly to lenders.
System, not just the arm
Integration, tooling, safety fencing and commissioning may be able to form part of the funded amount where lender policy permits.
Realistic, not hyped
Appetite varies by lender, supplier and asset type. We will be straight about what is likely.
What we can finance
Robotics & Automation Finance — the detail
A broad view of what fits under this category. If what you're buying isn't listed, ask us anyway — unusual assets are our favourite kind of problem.
Manufacturing automation
- Robotic arms
- Cobots
- Robotic welders
- Automated palletisers
- Automated production lines
- Computer vision systems
Warehouse automation
- AMRs
- AGVs
- Automated picking
- Automated storage and retrieval
- Sorting systems
- Conveyor automation
Service robotics
- Commercial cleaning robots
- Service and hospitality robots
- Inspection robotics
- Autonomous utility platforms
Funding options are subject to the asset, supplier, applicant and individual lender policy.
Run the numbers
See what it looks like before you commit
Estimates only — but a good place to start a real conversation.
Step 1 — the purchase
Finance the machine
Estimated finance repayment
$3,692.11 / month
Amount financed $180,000 over 60 months.
Step 2 — the upside
What could this asset add to your business?
Use a conservative figure — extra hours, jobs or output the asset makes possible.
Estimated monthly summary
Projected additional revenue
$14,000
Additional operating costs
− $5,970
Finance cost
− $3,692
Estimated net additional monthly profit
$4,338
Annualised $52,055
Annual revenue impact
$168,000
Annual operating + finance cost
$115,945
Annual net position
$52,055
This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute financial advice, a finance approval or a guarantee of business performance. Actual repayments, costs and business outcomes may differ.
Start here
Explore automation funding
Two short steps and a real specialist picks it up — usually the same business day.
Not sure which option fits?
Tell us what you're buying and we'll tell you honestly where you stand — before you sign anything.