Military & Defense

Secure, Precision Automation for Defense-Grade Manufacturing

MWES delivers automation solutions engineered for military and defense industries—where precision, security, and reliability are imperative. Our systems power everything from robotic laser cutting on armored vehicles to metal additive manufacturing, all executed in ITAR-compliant facilities to ensure maximum operational integrity and national security.

Why Choose MWES for Military & Defense Automation Systems

Trusted Defense Industry Expertise

With decades of experience, MWES is a go-to integrator for defense OEMs, including systems that laser-cut, weld, or reconfigure heavy military equipment in active service.

ITAR-Compliant, Secure Facilities

Our main facility upholds rigorous security protocols, including 24/7 surveillance, NDAs, and restricted access in order to safeguard IP through every stage of development.

Advanced, Safe Automation Solutions

We employ technologies like robotic laser cutting and metal additive manufacturing in secure, controlled environments, combining precision, safety, and agility in defense production workflows.

Industry Challenges We Solve

Reconfiguring Heavily Armored Assets in-Service

Our systems automate tasks like laser cutting or welding on fully built military vehicles, performing complex modifications quickly, cleanly, and with minimal operator oversight.

Maintaining IP & Operational Security

From facility design to digital safeguards, our infrastructure is built to keep defense-grade designs and data secure throughout the automation process.

Ensuring Safety in High-Stakes Environments

Our robotic systems enhance precision and reduce risk in hazardous workflows, from heavy part handling to materials processing—delivering productivity without sacrificing safety or security.

Meeting Scale and Speed for Defense Manufacturing

Automation enables continuous precision operations—delivering throughput that exceeds human capability and supports mission-critical production demands.

Automation Applications for Military & Defense

Additive Manufacturing
Large-format metal additive manufacturing systems for producing complex, high-value components using advanced laser wire technology.

Custom Weld Cells & Fixturing
Custom-engineered robotic welding systems and fixturing for complex parts, precision, and production efficiency.

Deburring
Robotic deburring systems designed to remove sharp edges and excess material while improving part consistency and throughput.

Heavy Fabrication Systems
Custom-engineered automation systems for handling, positioning, and assembling large, heavy components in demanding manufacturing environments.

Heavy Materials Handling Automation
Custom-engineered automation for large weldments, heavy components, and demanding fabrication and manufacturing processes.

High Speed Vision Inspection
Automated machine vision inspection systems for high-speed quality checks, defect detection, and production verification.

Parts Assembly
Custom automated assembly systems for precise component handling, fastening, insertion, and production line integration.

Robotic Machine Tending Systems
Robotic machine tending automation for loading and unloading CNC machines, presses, and other manufacturing equipment.

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Automated Press Brake Bending with Robotic Tending
A manufacturer in the automotive and defense industries partnered with MWES to automate a Bystronics press brake with a robotic...

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Automation Systems

High-Mix Robotic Press Brake Tending for Metal Fabrication
A global metal fabricator partnered with MWES to automate high-mix part bending using a robotic cell integrated with a Bystronic...

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Automation Systems Weld Solutions

Robotic Laser Cutting Automation for Armored Military Vehicles
MWES partnered with a defense contractor to deploy a robotic laser cutting cell designed for field modifications of fully assembled...

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