MegaRobo Robotic Barista: Flex MES Case Study

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MegaRobo Robotic Barista: Flex MES Case Study

Case study showing how Flex used MES and supply chain services to move MegaRobo's robotic barista from concept to mass production in four months.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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MegaRobo needed a partner to design, engineer, and scale production of an automated coffee vending robot. Flex delivered Sketch-to-Scale services including modular design, robotic arm programming, WeChat app integration, food safety certification, and lean supply chain setup. The first demo unit shipped in February 2019, four months after project start.

Key takeaways

Robotic barista integrates PLC control, robotic arm motion, and WeChat ordering

Modular mechanical design and quick-change processes enabled rapid iteration

Food safety certification and production readiness completed before volume ramp

Lean supply chain and scalable manufacturing established in under four months

Prior Sketch-to-Scale experience accelerated concept-to-delivery timeline

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