INNOVATION THROUGH AUTOMATION

Proof of Principle Testing

Providing firms production analysis to

Explore the performance potential at a fraction of the cost of a complete system

With its Proof of Principle (PoP) testing program, Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) takes the estimation of an automation system’s effectiveness from simulation to near real-world operation. Midwest Engineered Systems offers the ability to experience the performance of an automation system with real parts and production conditions before significant investment in a production automation system is made.

Relying on almost 30 years of innovative and efficient production automation systems development, MWES analyzes your current production process and develops the best automation solution within the project’s design and financial constraints. From there, we produce a physical prototype of the system that takes into account the most important aspects of the potential future automation system. This installation is designed from the start to operate on your production-ready parts. Once the system is up and running, it’s tuned to its best performance within the constraints of everyday production floor operation and overall system longevity.

Customers are invited to view the system in operation to get a full understanding of its capability and to make adjustments necessary to fit with current upstream and downstream operations. Otherwise, a video of the system can be provided for proof of operation.

At the completion of the PoP, MWES will provide a detailed performance analysis of the process, including important considerations and recommendations, as well as the metrics necessary to make an informed decision as to whether pursuing automation for this process is worthwhile this time.

Investigating whether an automation system is right for your production system can be confusing and nebulous. Partnering with a highly experienced, trustworthy integrator like Midwest Engineered Systems can help navigate the complexity of automation possibilities.

Contact MWES to learn about how we can develop and test potential solutions not just in simulation, but in the real world, to reduce uncertainty and more efficiently, determine if automation is right for your operations.

Building the future of manufacturing, together

How we can help your business with

The MWES Process

Our Process

With each automation project, Midwest Engineered Systems implements a project management process that walks through the steps for successful equipment integration.

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Process Development

Our approach to automation process development is to first evaluate the firm’s current production operation and understand the company’s process needs.

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Proof of Principle Testing

We offer the ability to experience the performance of an automation system with real parts and production conditions before significant investment in a production automation system is made.

Consolidating Multi-Line Production

We can utilize our depth of knowledge on facility-wide automation projects to analyze the current production system to build the best automation solution.

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Engineering for Manufacturability

We can help reduce the costs associated with automation by analyzing and suggesting product and process modifications.

Why work with us

A trusted partner in manufacturing

120+

Team Members
 

4,000+

Systems Built
 

100k+

Sq. Ft. Facility
 

12+

Years RIA Robot Experts

The Future of Manufacturing

Recent Projects by MWES

Robotic Adhesive Dispensing System

Robotic Adhesive Dispensing System

MWES built an automation system that would robotically apply a small amount of 3M Scotch-Weld...
Robotic Layer Picking System

Robotic 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

MWES provided this firm an automation system that wraps cutlery and napkins together quickly...
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...