INDUSTRY FOCUS

Automotive

Over 30 Years Developing

Automotive Automation Manufacturing Systems & Processes

Robot automation is a critical technology in the automotive industry, as it enables faster, safer and more efficient production of vehicles.  The automobile industry has historically been one of the earliest and most enthusiastic developers of industrial robotic technology, and this trend continues today. In some form, robots are utilized in practically every aspect of automotive manufacturing and it still remains one of the world’s most automated supply chains.

Robots can perform tasks such as welding, painting, assembling and testing that would be difficult, dangerous or tedious for manual labor. Robot automation also reduces the risk of errors, defects and waste, improving the final product’s quality and consistency. Robot automation is used in various stages of the automotive manufacturing process, from design and prototyping to assembly and inspection. Some examples of robot automation in the automotive industry are:

  • Collaborative Robots (Cobots) work alongside human workers to assist them with lifting, moving and installing parts
  • Industrial robots that operate independently or in coordination with other robots to perform complex or repetitive tasks such as welding, riveting and screwing
  • Mobile robots that transport materials and components between different stations or warehouses in the factory
  • Vision-guided robots that use cameras and sensors to detect and manipulate objects with high precision and accuracy

Midwest Engineered Systems has experience developing and implementing factory automation systems that can manipulate large components, perform welding operations, and more.

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Automotive Automation expertise

Flame Treatment Operation

A parts provider for a leading automaker contracted Midwest Engineered Systems to reintegrate an existing robot work cell, that performed riveting operations, into a robotic flame-treating system for a sports car base frame and glove box.

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Team Members

100+

Systems Built

4,000+

facility sq. feet

100,000+

RIA Robot Experts for

12 years

The Future of Manufacturing

Recent Projects by MWES

Layer Picking System

Layer Picking System

We provided this customer with an automated layer picking system, equipped with a robot and...
Refrigerated Storage Tending

Refrigerated Storage Tending

Midwest Engineered Systems provided to our customer an automated layer picking system that...
Aerial Lift Weldments

Aerial Lift Weldments

Robotic welding cells were provided to our customer, to accommodate a variety of weldments...
Robotic Case Packing Cell

Robotic Case Packing Cell

The customer was utilizing multiple employees in order to manually pack their product. An automated...
Robotic Frame Welding

Robotic Frame Welding

MWES provided a Robotic Frame Welding Cell to our customer, for the final welding of generator...
Disposable Silverware Napkin Wrapping Automation System

Disposable Silverware Napkin Wrapping Automation System

An automation system that wraps cutlery and napkins together quickly and efficiently...
Flexibility and Production Speed with Robotic Vision

Flexibility and Production Speed with Robotic Vision

A leading manufacturer of picture frames was in need of more flexible manufacturing capability...
Skid Steer Welding Automation

Skid Steer Welding Automation

The robotic weld cell that MWES provided to our customer is capable of processing both Wacker...
Pressure Vessel Head Welding Cell

Pressure Vessel Head Welding Cell

This system is designed to install, tack and weld ring sections into the shell section of the...