The invention relates to a coupling device (8) and a method for coupling a mobile process apparatus (5) having a programmable industrial robot (7) and a conveying device (6) to a workplace (2) in a process station (1). The coupling device (8) includes a clamping mechanism (9) comprising a clamping jaw and a clamping means (25), the clamping mechanism forming a clamping connection between the clamping jaw and a table leaf (3), said clamping connection fastening the process device (5) to the workplace (2).