Project Showcase

  • robotic automation system in medical laboratory

    Robotic Automation Revolutionizing Medical Laboratories

    Robotic automation is transforming medical laboratories by improving accuracy, increasing throughput, and reducing manual handling risks. As testing volumes grow...
  • industrial robot unloading parts for heat treat

    Robotic Loading & Unloading Automation for Heat Treatment

    A leading manufacturer of metal parts partnered with MWES to streamline their heat-treat operation. The result was a robotic system...
  • robotic bottle depalletizing system for brewery automation

    Robotic Depalletizing Automation for Breweries

    Widmer Brothers Brewing Company partnered with Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) to automate a previously manual bottle depalletizing process. MWES engineered...
  • Robotic 3-Piece Pipe Welding Cell for Heavy-Duty Fabrication

    A large industrial equipment OEM teamed with MWES to automate the welding of three-part steel pipe assemblies. The full-automation cell...
  • Robotic Welding Automation for Multi-Vane Rotor Assemblies

    MWES engineered and integrated a fully automated robotic welding cell to produce complex multi-vane rotor assemblies for a global manufacturer...
  • Modern Drive & Control Upgrade for Legacy Web Handling Line

    A casting manufacturer partnered with MWES to retrofit an aging web-handling line with modern drive and control systems. The upgrade...
  • Automated Robotic Weld Cell for MRI Machine Assembly

    MWES designed and built a robotic welding cell that enables a single operator to perform complex, multi-pass welds on large...
  • Robotic Assembly & Leak-Test Cell for Automotive Water Outlets

    A plastic automotive injection molding firm partnered with MWES to automate the assembly, leak testing, inspection, and packing of high-volume...
  • Ventilator Valve Calibration Stations for Life-Saving Medical Devices

    MWES partnered with a global medical equipment manufacturer to rapidly design and deliver automated calibration stations for ventilator valve assemblies...
  • Vacuum Metalizer System Upgrade for Film Coating Precision

    A metalizer and film coating company partnered with MWES to modernize a decades-old vacuum web coating machine originally built in...
  • Turn-Key Robotic Machining System for Steel Gas Valve Plates

    MWES designed and delivered a fully automated turn-key system that robotically machines steel plates used in industrial gas valve assemblies....
  • Automated Trigger Assembly for Cleaning Products Manufacturer

    A consumer cleaning product company partnered with MWES to fully automate the assembly of spray trigger bottles. The turnkey system...
  • Automated Welding Machine for Motorcycle Fork Tube Covers

    A recreational vehicle parts manufacturer partnered with MWES to develop an automated welding machine for manufacturing tube covers used in...
  • Robotic Inspection, Assembly & Packaging of Track Seals

    A global industrial equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate production of track seal cans and lips. The system integrates...
  • Conveying System for Flame Treating Garage Door Panels

    A leading garage door manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the surface treatment process of large, flat panels. The result...
  • Standard Drop-In Robotic Palletizer Cell for Consumer Product Manufacturer

    A leading consumer cleaning products firm partnered with MWES to implement a high-speed robotic palletizing solution. The system palletizes various...
  • Automated Spring Assembly for Rubber Input Seals

    A rubber compounds manufacturer partnered with MWES to build a fully automated machine that assembles springs onto rubber input seals....
  • Planetary Spool Twister Automates Continuous Copper Feed for Coil Winding

    A heavy‑equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the twisting and payout of copper wire from multiple spools into a...
  • Thermal Insulation Line Upgrades for Structural Sheathing Manufacturer

    MWES partnered with a thermal insulation manufacturer to upgrade and expand their solid fiber sheathing line. The goal was to...
  • Robotic 3‑Axis Welding Positioner for Heavy Bin Assembly

    A refuse dumpster manufacturer partnered with MWES to install a heavy-duty Skylift 3‑axis welding positioner and end‑of-arm tooling. This system...
  • Automated Robotic Welding Cell for Skid Steer Loader Assemblies

    A heavy-equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to deliver a robotic welding cell capable of handling both skid steer chassis and...
  • High-Speed Silicone Coating Line for Wide Web, Multi-Substrate Production

    MWES designed and built a state-of-the-art 65-inch web handling and converting system for a manufacturer of release liners and adhesive...
  • Automated Shrink Tube Assembly for Electrical Tubing Production

    A safety products manufacturer partnered with MWES to upgrade their manual heat-shrink tubing assembly. MWES engineered an automated system combining...
  • Robot-Tended Sanding Line for Wood Door Manufacturer

    A door manufacturing firm partnered with MWES to automate conveyor-fed sanding operations. The system now handles door loading, sanding passes,...
  • Automated Rotor Vane Welding for Industrial Valve Manufacturer

    A machinery manufacturer specializing in rotary airlock valves partnered with MWES to automate multi-vane rotor assembly welding. The result is...
  • Automated Roll Storage and Cutting for Laminate Manufacturer

    A manufacturer of decorative laminate surfaces partnered with MWES to implement an automated solution for storing and retrieving large, heavy...
  • Automated Roll Handling & Wrapping for Heavy Industrial Rolls

    A materials manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the handling, wrapping, and palletizing of large industrial paper rolls—some weighing up...
  • Robotically Loaded Baffle Press Cell for HVAC Component Production

    An HVAC components manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the handling and pressing of condenser header baffles. The robot-tended system...
  • Automated Weld & Positioner Cell for Large Transformer Housings

    MWES delivered a fully integrated robotic welding and positioner system designed for manufacturing large transformer housings. This system automates heavy...
  • High-Speed Robotic Welding & Milling System for Bus Bar Production

    A global power management company partnered with MWES to automate the welding and milling of aluminum and copper bus bars....
  • High-Speed Robotic Vial Filling for COVID‑19 Testing Expansion

    A healthcare equipment supplier partnered with MWES to deploy cleanroom-grade robotic vial filling cells for clinical testing during the COVID‑19...
  • Automated Robotic Unpacking & Packing Disposal for Sprayer Nozzles

    A global consumer goods manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the labor-intensive task of unpacking sprayer nozzles and disposing of...
  • Automated Truss Welding for Structural Steel Manufacturer

    A structural steel fabricator partnered with MWES to implement a robotic welding solution for light-gauge galvanized steel trusses. The result...
  • Automated Stack Handling & Bagging Cell for Packaging Manufacturer

    A thermoformed and injection-molded plastic packaging manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate its stack packaging line. The robotic stack-handling cell...
  • Automated Roll Former Tending Cell for Heavy-Duty Steel Cone Production

    A large industrial truck manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate roll forming of steel cone blanks. The robotic system handles...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Flexible Press Brake Automation for High-Mix, Heavy-Part Production

    MWES developed a robotic press brake tending system for a global metal fabricator serving the automotive and defense industries. The...
  • Robotic Retrofit for Powder-Coating Line

    An OEM specializing in rugged enclosures partnered with MWES to automate their manual powder-coating process. MWES retrofitted four FANUC Paint...
  • Automated Beam Handling for Paint Line Throughput & Safety

    MWES developed a robotic system for loading and unloading steel pallet racking beams on an existing paint line. The solution...
  • 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...
  • Robotic Degating, Inspection & Packing Cell for Automotive Water Outlets

    A manufacturer of automotive plastic water outlet components partnered with MWES to automate degating, inspection, leak testing, and packaging operations....
  • Automating Furnace Tending to Improve Safety and Productivity

    A steel foundry turned to MWES to automate a hazardous furnace tending process previously performed manually. The goal: eliminate safety...
  • Automated Robotic Welding for Generator Base Frames

    MWES delivered a turnkey robotic welding solution for a Fortune 1000 manufacturer of backup power systems. The system was designed...
  • Robotic Case Packing for High-Speed Food Products

    A food & beverage manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the packing of bagged food items, integrating a compact robotic...
  • Vision-Guided Robotic Flame Treating for Automotive Components

    MWES integrated a robotic flame treater with vision guidance to automate surface preparation in automotive assembly. The system treats parts...
  • Automated Robotic Deburring for Large Engine Blocks

    MWES designed and installed two fully automated robotic systems to deburr and polish 3500 hp industrial engine blocks for the...
  • Automated Deburring & Torque Cell for Heavy-Duty Connecting Rods

    A global off-highway heavy equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to engineer a robotic cell capable of processing large industrial engine...
  • Automated Chamfer Grinding & Inspection for Carbide Tool Manufacturer

    An established tooling supplier partnered with MWES to automate the chamfer grinding of carbide blanks. The system features dual ABB...
  • Flexible Robotic Palletizing for Consumer Packaged Goods

    A consumer packaged goods manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate pallet stacking of both cases and trays. The result: a...
  • Robotic Case Packing & Palletizing for Frozen Bio-Culture Bags

    A biosolutions manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the end-of-line packing and palletizing of frozen culture bags. The robotic cell...
  • Vision-Guided Case Packing for Packaged Foods Production

    A national snack and shredded cheese producer partnered with MWES to install a robotic pack cell designed to handle a...
  • Automated Case Packing Cell for Nutraceutical Manufacturer

    A nutraceutical company partnered with MWES to automate case erection and packing of individual pill packets. The solution includes collaborative...
  • High-Speed Robotic Depalletizing for Beverage Producer

    MWES delivered a fully automated bottle depalletizing solution for Widmer Brothers Brewing, replacing manual case handling with a compact robot...
  • Precision Robotic Adhesive Dispensing for Medical Device Assembly

    MWES partnered with a global medical equipment manufacturer to automate the application of precise micro‑beads of 3M Scotch‑Weld epoxy adhesive...
  • Collaborative Robot System for Case Packing & Palletizing

    A global healthcare equipment supplier partnered with MWES to automate end-to-end case packing and palletizing. The system combines dual cobots...
  • Automated Layer Depalletizing & Case Descrambling for Distribution Centers

    A national retailer partnered with MWES to deploy a robotic depalletizing and case descrambling system across three distribution centers. The...
  • Automated Material Handling & Testing Line for High-End Refrigerators

    A leading appliance manufacturer partnered with MWES to implement a fully integrated material handling and testing system for premium refrigerators....
  • Layer-Picking & AS/RS Buffer System for Cold Storage Fulfillment

    A refrigerated distribution provider partnered with MWES to implement an automated order kitting system using layer-picking robotics and AS/RS buffering...
  • Automated Bin Picking & Conveyor Loading for Heat-Treated Parts

    A heavy-equipment component producer partnered with MWES to implement a robotic bin picking and part loading system. The custom solution...
  • Automated Welding Cell for Pressure Vessel Heads

    MWES engineered and deployed a hybrid welding cell for pressure vessel bodies and heads, combining manual tack stations with robotic...
  • Automated Plasma Cutting Upgrade for Structural Rail Fabrication

    A structural steel supplier collaborated with MWES to modernize an existing robot plasma cutting cell. MWES retrofitted their base rail...
  • Automated Washing & Coating Cell for Pharmaceutical Components

    A pharmaceutical manufacturer engaged MWES to build a multi-stage automation cell that reliably washes, dries, coats, and cures plastic cartridges,...
  • Automated Conveyor Heating System for Appliance Assembly Line

    A high-end appliance manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the heating of appliance doors and mullions. The integrated conveyor system...
  • Automated Layer-Picking & AS/RS Buffering for Cold-Storage Order Fulfillment

    A refrigerated distribution operator teamed up with MWES to develop a compact, high-speed order kitting system. The automation integrates a...
  • Modernizing a Manual Assembly Line

    A manufacturer of outboard boat motors partnered with MWES to modernize a labor-intensive manual assembly process. The goal was to...
  • Robotic Coating Machine for Medical Syringe & Cartridge Production

    A start-up medical supply company, TriboFilm Research Inc., partnered with MWES to develop a fully automated system for applying a...
  • Automated Layer Picking for High‑Volume Fulfillment Operations

    MWES delivered a fully automated layer-picking robotic system for a refrigerated food logistics customer. Utilizing a FANUC M‑410iB/700 robot outfitted...
  • Automated Laser Welding Cell for Rail Car Wall Panels

    A rail equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate welding of corrugated steel wall panels, incorporating window frames, vertical beams,...
  • Precise Liner Insertion for Oversized Engine Blocks

    A heavy-equipment engine manufacturer turned to MWES to automate the assembly of large, high-value engine blocks. The robotic cell accurately...
  • Integrated Laminating & Robotic Palletizing Line for Adhesive Rolls

    An industrial adhesive manufacturer partnered with MWES to build a high-speed web handling and laminating line that also automates packaging,...
  • Flexible Manual Assembly Line for Multiple Hydraulic Motor Variants

    MWES engineered a versatile production line enabling the manual assembly of over a dozen variations of hydraulic motors. The system...
  • Hot Melt Coating Line for Manufacturing Adhesive Labels

    An international adhesive label supplier partnered with MWES to build a custom hot melt coating and web handling system. The...
  • Semi-Automated Assembly Press for Motorcycle Flywheels

    A Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer partnered with MWES to replace manual assembly steps with a semi-automated press system for flywheels. The...
  • Custom Multi‑Station Press for Flywheel Assembly Automation

    A Milwaukee-area motorcycle OEM partnered with MWES to develop a custom multi-station press cell for assembling flywheels with high throughput...
  • Automated Edge Rolling Machine for Blow-Molded Flower Pots

    A high-quality resin products manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the critical final step of blow-molded flower pot production. MWES...
  • Automated Cylinder Head Cleaning & Peening Line for Heavy-Duty Engines

    A major industrial engine manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate processing of multiple diesel cylinder head models. The system handles...
  • Floortrack-Enabled Robotic Palletizing for Heavy Pallet Loads

    A distribution warehouse operator partnered with MWES to install a high-capacity robotic palletizing cell that handles large, heavy loads. Using...
  • Flexible Vision-Guided Picture Frame Assembly Line

    A picture frame manufacturer partnered with MWES to build a robotic vision system that supports rapid changeover across multiple frame...
  • Custom Web Handling Machine for Large Polyethylene Bag Production

    A leading Wisconsin-based manufacturer of plastic shipping and packaging products partnered with MWES to deploy an automated web handling system...
  • Robot-Driven Assembly & Inspection Cell for Automotive Engine Covers

    An OEM parts supplier for the automotive industry partnered with MWES to automate key assembly and inspection steps on their...
  • Robotic Assembly & Leak Testing of Diesel Engine Coolers

    A large automaker partnered with MWES to automate assembly and leak testing of engine EGR coolers. The system integrates a...
  • Automated Assembly Cell for Cam Support Plates & Oil Pump Housings

    A motorcycle engine manufacturer in Wisconsin partnered with MWES to automate the assembly of cam support plates and oil pump...
  • Robotic Engine Block Wash System for Heavy Industrial Engines

    A leading construction and mining equipment OEM partnered with MWES to replace an aging wash station with a robust robotic...
  • Robotic Oven‑Tending & Liner Insertion Cell for Outboard Engine Production

    A manufacturer of outboard engine blocks partnered with MWES to automate a high-temperature liner insertion process. The system heats blocks,...
  • Automating Silverware Wrapping & Packaging to Meet Growing Demand

    MWES designed and installed a fully automated system to wrap disposable silverware in napkins and case-pack the finished sets. This...
  • Automated Die-Cast Machine Tending for Door Hardware Production

    A manufacturer of consumer and industrial door hardware teamed up with MWES to automate their die-casting line. MWES delivered a...
  • Automated Depalletizing & Case Unloading with Vision for Cleaning Supplies Manufacturer

    MWES implemented a vision-guided robotic depalletizing and unloading cell for a cleaning products company. The system automates case extraction, product...
  • Automated Packaging for Plastic Cutlery

    A major plastic cutlery producer engaged MWES to build a robotic packaging system that automatically removes forks and spoons from...
  • Robotic Cut‑Punch System for Sheet Metal Fabrication

    A manufacturer of industrial enclosures partnered with MWES to automate a manual cut-and-punch process. The resulting system integrates CNC laser...
  • High-Capacity Robotic Palletizing for Bulk Pack Logistics

    A packaging and distribution company partnered with MWES to deploy a custom robotic palletizing cell tailored to bulk carton handling....
  • Robot‑Enabled Production Line for Personal Grooming Devices

    A consumer electronics manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate the assembly of hair trimmers. The robotic system integrates part handling,...
  • Robotic Assembly System for Engine Connecting Rods

    A leading manufacturer of heavy equipment partnered with MWES to automate the precision assembly of piston connecting rods. The system...
  • Welding Automation for Concrete Mixer Booster Cones

    MWES delivered a robotic welding system to automate the fabrication of booster cone sub-assemblies for a concrete mixer drum production...
  • Web Handling Enhancements for Existing Lamination Line

    A laminate sheet manufacturer partnered with MWES to expand and modernize their coating and laminating production line. The upgrade added...
  • Robotic Machine Tending for CNC Lathe Parts Production

    MWES delivered a robotic machine tending system for an Okuma CNC lathe, automating part loading, unloading, cleaning, and deburring. The...
  • Semi‑Automated Ball & Ramp Clutch Assembly for Motorcycle Manufacturer

    An American motorcycle OEM in Milwaukee partnered with MWES to implement a semi-automated assembly machine for clutch ball-and-ramp components. The...
  • Automated Cheese Block Rotation & Rejection for High-Speed Food Handling

    A cheese processing company partnered with MWES to automate block handling—rotating acceptable cheese blocks and rejecting defects at a rate...
  • Automated Cheese Stick Slicing & Stacking Conveyor System

    A high-volume cheese processor partnered with MWES to automate the slicing, stacking, and conveying of mozzarella cheese sticks. The system...
  • Automated Bottle Trigger Assembly for Cleaning Product Manufacturer

    A consumer cleaning products firm partnered with MWES to fully automate their spray bottle production. The system handles trigger orientation,...
  • Gantry-Loaded Web Handling System for Polyethylene Bag Making

    An industrial packaging manufacturer partnered with MWES to deploy an automated web handling machine featuring a gantry roll loading fixture....
  • Robotic Boron Nitride Coating Cell for Heavy Alloy Stock Preparation

    A specialty metalworking firm partnered with MWES to automate the application of Boron Nitride coating to Ni‑base and Titan alloy...
  • Automated Oven Cart Plate De Stacking for Consumer Products Manufacturer

    A global consumer goods company partnered with MWES to implement a fully automated, robotically driven de-stacking process for batch oven...
  • Robotic Tailstock Boring Machine for Long Crane Straps

    A major construction equipment manufacturer partnered with MWES to develop a fully automated machine for boring, milling, and finishing holes...
  • Robotic Resistance Spot Welding for Automotive Oil Pan Baffles

    A precision metal-stamping OEM engaged MWES to design, build, and integrate a robotic resistance spot welding cell for high-volume automotive...
  • High-Speed Robotic Packaging System for Bakery Product Manufacturer

    A baked-goods manufacturer partnered with MWES to automate case packing on a high-speed production line. The custom robotic system handles...
  • Turn Key Fully Robotic Knurling for Automotive Valve Plates

    MWES delivered a compact, high-speed robotic knurling cell to automatically process valve plates for the automotive industry. This all-in-one system...
  • Automated Cheese Cubing for National Dairy Supplier

    A leading national cheese processor partnered with MWES to build automated cubing machines—replacing outdated OEM systems with improved capacity, food...
  • Automated Casting Finishing Line for Large Foundry

    A regional steel caster partnered with MWES to automate post-casting finishing processes for up to 30 casting variants within a...
  • Automated Assembly & Testing Line for Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valves

    A designer and manufacturer of aerospace control systems partnered with MWES to build a fully automated line for assembling and...
  • Turnkey Robotic Assembly Line with Spin Welding, Vision Inspection & Leak Testing

    MWES engineered and installed a fully automated assembly system for an injection molding and prototyping client. The line integrates robotic...
  • Robotic 3‑Piece Pipe Welding Cell for Heavy-Duty Fabrication

    A large industrial equipment OEM teamed with MWES to automate the welding of three-part steel pipe assemblies. The full-automation cell...
  • Automated Cover Welding for Large Three Phase Transformers

    A power transformer manufacturer partnered with MWES to deploy a fully automated robotic weld cell for covering large transformer housings....
  • Dual Robotic Weld Cells for Aerial Lift Platform Fabrication

    A manufacturer of industrial aerial lift platforms partnered with MWES to deploy two robotic welding cells capable of handling a...
  • Automated Adhesive Tape Web Handling & Laminating Line

    A safety-products manufacturer in North Carolina partnered with MWES to build a custom web handling machine that cools extruded film,...
  • AS/RS Buffer and Pallet Queue System for Outboard Motor Assembly

    MWES integrated an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to buffer, sort, store, and deliver pallets of assembled outboard motors...
  • AGV-Based Assembly System for Outboard Motor Production

    A marine engine manufacturer partnered with MWES to integrate Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into a downstream outboard motor assembly line....