INNOVATION THROUGH AUTOMATION

Material Handling Automation Systems

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End of Line Automation Solutions

Smarter Material Handling from Line to Dock

From the end of your production line to the edge of your loading dock, MWES delivers high-performance material handling automation that increases throughput, reduces downtime, and minimizes reliance on hard-to-staff positions.

Whether you’re looking to automate palletizing, case handling, storage, or transfer systems, we provide custom-engineered solutions that move materials more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

The Future is Robotic Material Handling

Robotic material handling systems are transforming manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce operations. Compared to manual labor, robotic solutions offer:

  • Greater speed and consistency
  • Fewer errors and less waste
  • Improved worker safety
  • Enhanced sustainability and energy efficiency

By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, MWES helps businesses improve productivity and reduce risk—while freeing up your workforce for more valuable activities.

Over 30 Years of Proven Results

With over three decades of experience, Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) has developed thousands of end-of-line automation systems across industries—from food & beverage and medical to heavy equipment and aerospace.

Our in-house team of engineers, designers, and integration experts works directly with you to design a system tailored to your operation’s layout, goals, and growth potential. Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading legacy equipment, MWES delivers automation with real, measurable ROI.

Why Choose MWES for Material Handling Automation?

✅ 30+ Years of Automation Expertise
✅ Custom Designs for Any Industry
✅ Robotics, Conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs & More
✅ Engineered for Safety, Speed & Scalability
✅ Designed for Real-World ROI

 

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Features of Automated Material Handling

Robotics
Our design and build solutions can include: customized robots, specialized End-of-Arm-Tools (EOAT), cable solutions, vision systems, safety enclosures, process monitoring, control systems, and other technical equipment.
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Conveyor Systems
Our conveyor systems are focused on providing high-speed and high-precision handling. Combining automated weight-scale verification as well as code tracking leads to better quality control and full digitally-recorded traceability on each product or package.
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Vision Inspection
MWES builds and implements systems that take advantage of vision systems. Utilizing these systems provides our customers with greater cycle times and a great ROI.
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Building the future of manufacturing, together

The Areas where we can Help

Material Handling Automation expertise

AS/RS Buffer Systems

AS/RS Buffer Systems

MWES’s automated storage and retrieval production buffer system is designed for bringing the benefits of AS/RS systems into existing manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's)

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV's)

Adding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to a system provides the ability to seamlessly move palletized products to inventory or shipping without human guidance.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR's)

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR's)

AMRs are self-contained robotic systems equipped with sensors, cameras and advanced software systems that allow them to navigate and perform tasks autonomously.
Case Packing Systems

Case Packing Systems

Production efficiency is measured from the total time it takes from start to finish – that means taking into account the time and speed needed to get products ready to ship. With more and more p...
Standard Case Packing Machine

Standard Case Packing Machine

The MWES standard pack-out system, which has a compact footprint, comprises two or three pick-place robots encapsulated in a ridged structure.
Conveyor Systems Solutions

Conveyor Systems Solutions

MWES integrates value-based material handling systems from simple pick and place robotic solutions to fully-automated turnkey production lines.
Heavy Materials Handling Automation

Heavy Materials Handling Automation

INNOVATION THROUGH AUTOMATION Home Heavy Materials Handling Automation Expertise Speak to an expert MWES has a strong reputation for high-quality, reliable factory automation...
Robotic Palletizing & Depalletizing

Robotic Palletizing & Depalletizing

Loading and unloading materials in an efficient manner is just as important as making sure final goods reach their destinations.
Standard Palletizer Cell

Standard Palletizer Cell

Our standard system offers everything that’s needed to get you up and running, including automated infeed, outfeed and pallet picking all controlled by an easy-to-use touch screen controller...
Food Handling & Forming Automation

Food Handling & Forming Automation

The process of cutting and forming food products can be easily automated by MWES’ skilled engineering and automation programming team. Processes like cubing, shredding, slicing and shaping c...