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Layer Picking Automation for Fulfillment Centers
Midwest Engineered Systems solved a palletizing problem for a refrigerated food logistics company. Our customer was using several workers to manually separate cases of products from pallets to fill orders in a refrigerated environment. They were continually plagued by staffing shortages, worker safety, accuracy and inconsistent throughput. MWES provided a
MWES Introduces a Dedicated Division Providing Automation for the Food & Beverage Sector
In keeping with our ongoing growth, Midwest Engineered Systems Inc. (MWES) has welcomed Chuck Sena as our new Food Industry Business Unit Manager. With over 30 years of experience in packaging and process automation for the food and beverage sector, Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Peter
Enhancing Data Center Construction with Robotic Welding Solutions
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, data centers are the backbone of global information storage and processing. The construction of these facilities demands precision, efficiency, and scalability. Robotic welding has emerged as a pivotal technology in meeting these demands, offering unparalleled advantages in the assembly of data center infrastructures. The
White Paper: Grow Your Process with Cobot Integration Amid Ongoing Labor Shortages
To solve labor the problems associated with the skilled labor shortage, MWES has developed several solutions that can augment and improve throughput.
MWES Honored with FANUC Sales Growth & Leadership Awards
Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) is proud to announce that we have received two prestigious awards from FANUC—the Sales Leadership Award and the Sales Growth Award—recognizing our excellence in robotic automation integration and sales performance. These awards highlight our commitment to providing cutting-edge industrial automation solutions and our role as a
Stay Ahead of Supply Chain Shortages with a Just-in-Case Automated Warehousing Strategy
In the dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management, inventory strategies play a pivotal role in ensuring businesses can meet customer demand without incurring unnecessary costs. Traditionally, businesses have relied on a Just-In-Time (JIT) production strategy. However, more companies are increasingly shifting from a JIT strategy to a Just-In-Case
Automating the Modifications to Fully Built Military Equipment
Upgrading and enhancing the effectiveness of an entire line of fully built heavy military equipment requires careful planning and execution. The modification process is even more complicated by the hardened heavy armor shell that military vehicles are built around. The production line needs to operate quickly and efficiently to get
Automating Pharmaceutical Applications in an AI World
With the shortage of healthcare professionals and an aging population, automating as many aspects of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries as possible is critical. Utilizing new advances in technology such as AI and robotics can mitigate rising healthcare costs for retirees. Midwest Engineered Systems has been leading the way by
Midwest Engineered Systems Expands with a New Building Purchase
Midwest Engineered Systems Inc. (MWES) is thrilled to announce that it has recently acquired a new building located in Waukesha, WI. The new 98,000 sq. ft. building doubles our overall capacity which will meet our customer’s needs. The building will be utilized for our growing robot welding and web handling
Embracing Robotic Automation to Address the Generational Skills Gap
The manufacturing sector in the United States faces a significant challenge that could shape the industry’s future. A recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projects that by 2030, the U.S. could see as many as 2.1 million manufacturing jobs go unfilled due to a skills gap. Additionally, businesses