Welcome to
GO LEAN
Safe, Efficient, Electric
Award winning experts in improving productivity through lean, implementing software automation, robotics, and material handling solutions
GO LEAN is an Oxfordshire-based engineering & technology and manufacturing organisation dedicated to driving productivity through digital transformation. We specialise in standard and turnkey automation, robotics, and material handling solutions.
By partnering with global giants like Siemens, Kuka, Blickle, MiR, and Universal Robots, we deliver cutting-edge results across three core areas: LEAN MOVE® for material handling, automation & robotics, and complex heavy lifting, LEAN Factory™ for factory transformation and digital twin simulations, and GO Serve™ for dedicated machine maintenance and robotics optimization.
We don't just build systems; we de-risk investments and eliminate millions in operational costs.
Here is our story so far:
Our History
GO LEAN Founded
GO LEAN was founded with a vision of building a leading engineering and technology organisation, with an initial focus on digital transformation consultancy and delivering automation & robotics, material handling and lifting products.
Howden Compressors
GO LEAN & New Intelligence deliver a major digital transformation project, including mapping, workshops, and digital twin development for Howden Compressors Scotland.
Gates Foundation
GO LEAN delivers a Gates Foundation funded lights-out automated factory design and simulation, for a printed circuits manufacturer in the pharma industry, later acquired by Sapphiros. The project received commendations from Bill Gates.
First EMOVEFORK was manufactured
The first EMOVEFORK was manufactured, establishing the foundation of the material handling range.
Framework Agreements
GO LEAN wins framework agreements for engineering & project management support for e-mobility drives & controls.
GO SERVE™
GO SERVE™ delivers a bowl feeder optimisation project for a high value electronics special purpose machine.
GO LEAN PREMISES
GO LEAN moved into its new facilities August 2025, expanding its operations to a total of over 1,000 sqft, excluding the yard and external spaces. The site has available public parking and in the future GO LEAN is planning to make electric charging spaces available.
£15M AUTOMATION PROJECT
£15m project to deliver AMRs and integrated ASRS systems scheduled for 2027-2030 delivery.
EMOVELIFT £16B CUSTOMER
First aerospace & defence order for an indoor and outdoor remote controlled mobile robot lifter in a high value and cleanroom manufacturing environment.
SIEMENS PARTNERSHIP
Siemens Partnership for Digital Transformation and Autonomous Mobile Robotics, including fleet management.
GO SERVE™ REFURB
GO SERVE™ wins feeder refurb contract with £17.6 billion revenue client.
SEE AMR PROTOTYPE
The SEE AMR prototype begins production.
Oliver Buhlinger
CEng MEng MIMechE MIET
CEO & Founder
Oliver is a chartered engineer with 28 years industry experience developing innovative solutions and teams, winning awards, including the Operational Research Society President’s Medal, Smart Factory, and Witness Simulation of the Year. Oliver founded GO LEAN Ltd, in 2018, with a vision of building a leading automation, material handling and lifting machinery OEM, developing safe, efficient, and electric solutions for SMEs and blue chip clients.
Our team
Joanne
Director
Jordan
Head of Automation & Service
Chris
Business Administrator
William
Product Management
Jhea
Robotics
Tia
Product Design
