Investment in cobots and automation despite the economic crisis

Leasing Accelerate Automation with Cobot Leasing

2025-10-01 Source: Delta Electronics | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

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More automation, including the use of robots and cobots, is one of the proven solutions to the skilled labor shortage. But investing in the middle of an economic crisis? There are now special leasing offers for cobots as well as complete automation solutions that help SMEs manage the high investments.

Through leasing, SMEs can drive automation, which would not be financially feasible when purchasing the required equipment.(Image: Delta Electronics) — Through leasing, SMEs can drive automation, which would not be financially feasible when purchasing the required equipment.
(Image: Delta Electronics)

High labor costs and a shortage of skilled workers increasingly necessitate investment in automation. However, particularly for SMEs, including those in the electrical engineering sector, the question arises as to how this investment can be afforded. There is also skepticism regarding work safety in the often close interaction with humans in the workshop and warehouse, as well as the flexibility of a cobot or automation solution. These concerns can be alleviated through modern safety features that meet strict current standards, especially with cobots, as well as through modular automation solutions from individual manufacturers. The hurdle of financing remains, but here too, green light is now available – thanks to special leasing offers for cobots and automation solutions.

Cost Issue Resolved – Thanks to Leasing

Leasing enables the realization of automation projects without a large investment and with predictable costs. Leasing offers for robots and cobots are already available. SMEs should ensure that a leasing offer applies not only to individual products but also to modularly assembled automation solutions. Customer-friendly leasing offers include automated production or logistics environments consisting of multiple cobots, optionally upgraded AI control, including software and support. After the term expires, for example, after three years, companies can, similar to car leasing, purchase the automation environment under predefined conditions or opt to return it to the leasing bank.

Modernize at Manageable Costs

SMEs with limited investment capacity can immediately benefit from modernization through leasing, while keeping costs manageable. Unlike purchasing, scaling can be designed more flexibly to tailor the solution to specific needs. Advanced features such as AI control can be upgraded, and the automation provider carries out upgrades on behalf of the leasing bank, ensuring the solution always stays up to date. Flexibility is further enhanced by the option to lease equipment from various manufacturers as a complete solution.

For automation providers and manufacturers, leasing poses no disadvantages, especially regarding payment. The manufacturer receives payment for the entire duration in advance and does not need to handle it with the customer, as this is managed between the customer and the bank. The manufacturer only acts as a point of contact for technical questions and support.

High Job Safety Thanks to Modern Safety Features

In SMEs with a lower degree of automation, there is often some skepticism regarding the occupational safety of robots interacting with humans. Especially cobots meet particularly high standards and have become increasingly sensitive in recent years.

A current example is the D-Bot series from Delta Electronics. This includes collaborative industrial robots with six axes, load capacities of up to 30 kg, and reaches of up to 1,800 mm, as well as compatibility with Ethercat, Modbus, and Codesys. Modern safety features such as Pld Cat. 3/SIL 3 (Safe Position, Speed, Torque, Limits, I/Os) ensure safe operation.

A special feature called "Reflex Safety" immediately detects touches and reverses the movement in case of danger. High-end sensors and collision detection also contribute to safety. Safety-relevant data such as positions, speed, torque, zones, thresholds, and collision detection can be predefined. Compatibility with protection class IP66 prevents contamination of the interior and facilitates cleaning of the exterior.

More Flexibility Through Modular Design

The described D-Bot series from Delta is modular in design and can be upgraded or combined for extended functions. For example, the Cognibot Kit with AI and sensor technology and the manufacturer's mobile platform D-Bot MAR are available.

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Leasing Simplifies the Path to Automation

Leasing enables SMEs to advance automation, which would be financially unfeasible with the purchase of the necessary equipment. Large upfront investments are eliminated before the automation pays off. Operating costs can be better planned because the automation provider offers a flat-rate service and maintenance plan to ensure smooth operation. This particularly helps financially weaker SMEs preserve their cash flow and avoid long-term commitments. The leased automation environments are regularly updated to comply with current safety standards. Flexible, modular, and scalable systems are additional advantages. SMEs can adapt their equipment to their needs without long-term commitments.

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The D-Bot series from Delta is modular in design and can be upgraded or combined for extended functions.
(Image:Delta Electronics)

The leasing offer from Delta Electronics and its leasing partner for the D-Bot automation solution is designed for smart manufacturing and industrial automation, offering advanced features for automating robot-assisted processes. The current offers are subject to final credit approval and the signing of the leasing bank's standard contracts and are based on the currently valid interest rate, which is subject to change at any time.

Example with a D-Bot

800 mm, 6 kg
Online price €26,900
Leasing duration 36 months
Payment monthly in advance
Leasing factor 2.7413%
Monthly rate €737.41 (as of 14.08.2025), equivalent to €24 per day (non-binding example calculation as of August 2025)