Automation Suppliers

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TUGBOT develops autonomous mobile robots that pull carts, trolleys, dollies and other wheeled loads without requiring permanent cart modifications. Its platform is software-agnostic and can use ROS-based navigation and fleet-management software. The company also offers custom robotics engineering and developed the TUGBOT 2 for industrial material movement.

UIROBOT develops distributed modular motion-control products and industrial robots.

UniDrive is a product line from Automation Controls Group for live-roller conveyor systems. It includes 24-volt brushless direct-current conveyor motors, ZoneLogix zone controllers, PowerCube drives and related sensors and accessories. The business is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its motors and controls are designed for conveyor original-equipment manufacturers and material-handling systems.

United Symbol designs and builds industrial machines, robotic systems, manipulators and automation for brick, ceramic and related production processes. Its services cover project design, production, installation and post-sale support. The company lists its address in Sassuolo, Modena, Italy and separate service contacts for manipulators, robotics and automation.

The University of Cincinnati Centre for Robotics Research conducts research and teaching in industrial and mobile robotics, robot vision, sensory controls, work-cell integration, human-machine interfaces and autonomous systems. Serves Ohio, United States.

Valk Welding supplies and integrates robotic welding systems based on Panasonic welding robots. Its portfolio includes fixtures, offline programming through DTPS, ARC-EYE seam tracking and automatic robot-programming tools. The company is headquartered in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands and operates European subsidiaries and service locations.

VIFER Automation designs, commissions and maintains industrial automation systems. Its services include control-panel engineering, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems, maintenance and production-process consulting. The company also integrates collaborative robots and machine-vision systems for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Its published contact address is in Alcoy, Spain.

Vulcan Catalytic Systems designs and manufactures gas-catalytic infrared heating equipment. Its products include booster ovens, drying and curing systems, emitters and controls for coatings and industrial finishing processes. The company provides system design, installation support, maintenance and repair. It lists operations in Dublin, Georgia, and states that its equipment is manufactured in the United States.

Wandelbots develops software for programming, simulating, deploying and operating industrial robots. Its NOVA platform provides a common software layer for robot applications, fleet management and connection between virtual commissioning and shop-floor execution. The platform supports robot arms from ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Universal Robots and Yaskawa. The company identifies its headquarters in Dresden, Germany.

Weiss Robotics develops electric grippers, force and torque sensors, gripping modules and software for industrial and collaborative robots. Its products support handling, assembly, machine tending and laboratory-automation applications. The company supplies end-of-arm components, controller interfaces and application support to robot manufacturers, machine builders and integrators.

Welcon Technologies provides industrial electrical engineering, automation and control-system services in Australia. Its work includes programmable-logic-controller programming, supervisory systems, motion control, machine safety and process instrumentation. The company supports system design, panel building, commissioning, troubleshooting and upgrades for manufacturing and process-industry equipment.

Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control develops CNC systems, servo drives, servo motors, industrial robots and automated production lines. Its robot range includes collaborative, six-axis, welding, grinding, stamping, SCARA and Delta models. The company also integrates robotic machine loading, assembly lines and smart-factory systems.

XPAR Vision develops hot-end inspection and process-control systems for container-glass manufacturing. Its products include infrared inspection, defect detection, automatic gob-weight control and process-monitoring software. The company also supplies BlankRobot and closed-loop controls that adjust forming-machine timing from measured process data. It operates in the Netherlands.

Zhichang Technology develops robot controllers, industrial data platforms and robotic production equipment. Its products include artificial intelligence controllers, factory data collection systems and robot workstations. The company documents a robotic workstation for automated grain steaming in beverage production using machine vision, sensors and path planning. It lists a group address in Yuyao, Zhejiang.

AdeptAg supplies automation, irrigation and integrated control systems for greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture. Its portfolio includes conveyors, pot and tray handling, transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, climate controls and production monitoring software. AdeptAg was formed in 2022 by uniting the AgriNomix, Zwart Irrigation Systems and Plantech Controls businesses.

Aethon develops autonomous mobile robots for indoor logistics in healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Its TUG and Zena robot families transport medication, specimens, meals, linen, waste, supplies and carts through complex facilities. The company integrates robots with elevators and provides fleet software and remote technical support. It identifies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as its headquarters and is owned by ST Engineering.

AGITO implements and supports industrial automation and information systems for material handling and warehousing. Its published role description covers integration of servers, networking, cloud environments and software with PLC controlled mechatronic and robotic systems. The company provides commissioning, installation, training, maintenance and dashboard support for deployed automation systems. Its website lists offices in Australia, the United Kingdom and Portugal.

AITECH integrates industrial automation, robotics and machine vision. Its services include PLC programming, industrial information technology and KUKA robot programming for manufacturing systems. The machine vision page lists quality inspection, verification, measurement, locating, sorting and robot picking. The company also provides engineering and commissioning for automation projects.

Ansys, part of Synopsys, provides engineering simulation software. Its current product pages cover multiphysics simulation, system modelling, safety analysis, autonomy, digital twins and artificial intelligence assisted solvers. Twin Builder and TwinAI connect simulation models with operating data for digital twin applications. Official pages also describe simulation tools for autonomous systems and industrial equipment.

ARO Technologies manufactures resistance welding equipment for robotic, manual and stationary applications. Its products include robotic weld guns, MFDC controllers, stationary welding machines and complete workstations for steel and aluminium spot and projection welding. The company states that its robotic welding guns and controllers are compatible with any robot and focuses on automotive manufacturing and repair.

Automation + Controls Engineering, LLC provides automation, control-system, instrumentation and electrical engineering. Its work includes distributed control systems, PLC systems, process-automation retrofits and control-platform migrations. Project pages name Yokogawa, Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Honeywell Experion and Valmet systems. The company serves pulp and paper, chemical and other process-manufacturing operations.

Autotool designs, builds and integrates manufacturing automation, including robotic welding, joining, material handling and dispensing systems. Its material handling offering includes robotic bin picking, palletising and autonomous mobile robots. The company lists FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa and ABB robot experience, together with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, OMRON and Mitsubishi PLCs. Its services cover system design through installation and subsequent support.

ConTechPro integrates machine vision, robotics and PLC controls.

Dexory develops autonomous warehouse scanning robots and inventory intelligence software.

e-con Systems designs and manufactures OEM cameras for embedded vision, industrial automation, robotics, medical imaging and mobility. Its range includes USB, GigE, GMSL and board cameras, depth cameras, camera modules and edge vision compute systems. The company identifies its headquarters in Chennai, India, and lists offices and distributors in several other countries.

Elettro 2 designs and builds custom industrial automation and robotic systems. Its services cover electrical and mechanical design, programming, installation, certification, training and technical support. The company supplies turn-key robotic islands and applies two-dimensional and three-dimensional vision for robot guidance. Its published pages describe custom production applications.

FANUC Europe supplies industrial robots, collaborative robots, CNC controls and production machinery. Its equipment supports welding, material handling, painting, palletising and machine loading. Its European headquarters and manufacturing centre are in Echternach, Luxembourg. The company also offers service, spare parts, retrofits and training for its factory automation products.

Frinks AI develops vision-based quality-inspection software for manufacturing production lines. Its platform supports assembly inspection, cosmetic defect detection, label reading and dimensional checks. The company provides a no-code deployment interface and integration with cameras, PLCs, HMIs and manufacturing systems. Its applications include inline inspection, production traceability and inspection analytics.

Industrial Conveying designs, manufactures and installs materials handling systems.

InPro electric GmbH provides electrical engineering and automation services for production facilities. Its work includes project management, control software, electrical design, control cabinet construction, robot programming and commissioning. The company programs systems using robots from KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, Robco and Universal Robots. Its applications include gluing, MIG welding, clinching and roll hemming, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Nordic Wing designs and manufactures fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems. Its products include the ASTERO ISR surveillance drone, RAPTOR attack drone and a mobile repair workshop for field maintenance. The Danish-owned company anchors hardware, software development and manufacturing in Denmark. Its applications include defence, security, mapping, search and rescue, agriculture and construction.

Pentangle Engineering Services Ltd designs and builds automation machinery, robotic systems and special purpose tooling. It serves automotive, agriculture, construction, mining, food processing and general manufacturing applications. Its work includes robotic MIG, TIG, plasma and laser welding, as well as cutting and control systems. The company also offers refurbishment, process trials, servicing and robot training.

QKM Technology develops lightweight industrial robots, including SCARA, Delta, collaborative, and six-axis systems, along with robot controllers, teach pendants, vision software, conveyor tracking, and application software.

RealSense develops depth cameras, vision processors, software development kits, and perception technology for robotics and computer vision. Its products support object detection, navigation, dimensioning, inspection, gesture recognition, and spatial awareness in industrial and mobile systems. The company supplies sensing hardware and software rather than complete robot cells.

RFID, Inc. designs and manufactures industrial radio-frequency identification tags, readers, antennas, interfaces, and application systems. Its products identify pallets, carriers, tools, moulds, vehicles, and workpieces in factory automation and material-handling environments. The company operates in Aurora, Colorado, and supplies low-frequency and other rugged RFID technologies that connect to computers and PLCs.