Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) is celebrating more than three decades of leadership in industrial automation and systems integration. Since its founding in 1991 by Scott Woida, MWES has grown from a one-person startup into a nationally recognized provider of custom automation solutions—serving manufacturers across diverse industries with precision-engineered systems that transform production.
Under Scott’s leadership, MWES expanded from a single engineer to a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise in mechanical design, controls engineering, robotics, and system integration. Today, the company operates out of a 100,000-square-foot facility and continues to drive innovation in automation for customers ranging from small manufacturers to large global enterprises.
“When I started the company, I never thought it would grow to the size it has,” says Scott Woida, President of MWES. “Our continued success is a testament to our commitment to engineering excellence and customer collaboration.”
Engineering Solutions that Deliver Results
Over the years, MWES’s extensive industry experience and customer-focused approach have helped manufacturers solve complex production challenges. From robotic welding and material handling to web handling, assembly automation, and large-format additive manufacturing, MWES delivers automation systems built for performance, reliability, and real-world production environments.
MWES has continually adopted new technologies to meet evolving manufacturing needs. This includes developing standardized packaging and material handling machinery, advanced automated storage and retrieval systems, and introducing ADDere—a large-scale metal additive manufacturing technology that expands MWES’s capabilities in heavy industrial and aerospace applications.
Focused on the Future
Even as the company marks this milestone, the team remains focused on future growth. “We’re going to keep doing what’s gotten us this far—listening to our customers and attracting top engineering talent,” Woida adds. “Creative and knowledgeable people that you can trust are essential to delivering high-quality solutions that drive real results.”
As MWES looks ahead, the company continues to expand its service offerings, invest in new technologies, and support manufacturers with automation that improves throughput, quality, and operational efficiency across industries.
