The LoadMate Plus robot cell provides solutions for traditionally high-mix, low-volume facilities to introduce automation and is designed with mobility and flexibility in mind. It automates the task of loading and removing parts from a machine tool through the use of robotics and can be mounted next to one machine, between two machines and otherwise moved around a facility as jobs require. When paired with an M8 series CNC, operators can use the direct robot control (DRC) feature within the CNC to also control and program the robot with menus and G-code from the same screen used for the machine tool.