Is your manufacturing operation struggling with outdated equipment, slow throughput, or rising labor costs? Upgrading to modern automation systems can revitalize production, increase efficiency, and reduce operating costs—all while keeping your workforce productive and your processes competitive. Midwest Engineered Systems (MWES) specializes in custom automation solutions that modernize legacy operations without disrupting your existing workflow.
The Challenge: Aging Equipment Holding You Back
Many manufacturers face hurdles with older systems:
- Equipment downtime and maintenance costs increase with age
- Manual or semi-automated processes slow production
- Labor-intensive operations create bottlenecks
- Inconsistent quality due to variability in manual processes
- Difficulty integrating new technology into legacy systems
These challenges can limit growth, reduce competitiveness, and hinder a company’s ability to meet customer demands efficiently.
The MWES Solution: Modern Automation for Legacy Operations
MWES specializes in retrofitting and upgrading existing manufacturing lines with cutting-edge automation technologies:
- Robotic Integration: Replace repetitive manual tasks with cobots, robotic welders, or material handling robots
- Conveyor, Material Handling Systems & AGVs/AMRs: Streamline part movement, reduce manual handling, and storage processes
- Automated Quality Inspection: Implement vision systems and sensors to ensure consistent quality
- Modern Control Systems: Replace outdated controls with smart, programmable PLCs and HMIs for better visibility, real-time monitoring and efficiency
- Flexible System Design: Solutions tailored to fit your facility’s layout, production needs, and future growth plans
- Equipment Retrofits & Upgrades: Extend the life of existing machinery while adding modern automation capabilities
By combining robotics, smart controls, and intelligent material handling, MWES ensures legacy systems work smarter, not harder. Manufacturers can maximize ROI, reduce labor dependency, and maintain consistent production quality.
Benefits of Upgrading with MWES
- Increased Efficiency: Modern automation handles tasks faster and more consistently
- Reduced Labor Costs: Automation handles repetitive tasks, freeing staff for high-value activities
- Improved Quality & Consistency: Automation eliminates variability in manual processes
- Minimized Downtime: Modern systems are more reliable and easier to maintain
- Lower Operating Costs: Reduced downtime, maintenance, and waste improve ROI
- Future-Proof Operations: Flexible systems scale with your business and integrate with emerging technologies and evolving market demands
Industries That Benefit
MWES automation upgrades are ideal for:
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing
- Food & beverage production
- Medical and pharmaceutical operations
- Automotive and heavy industrial production
- Packaging, material handling, and assembly
Any manufacturer with aging equipment can unlock hidden productivity and efficiency by modernizing operations.
Take Action: Modernize Your Manufacturing Operations
MWES partners with manufacturers to modernize legacy equipment and processes through:
✅ Enhance throughput and operational efficiency
✅ Reduce dependency on manual labor
✅ Ensure consistent product quality
✅ Minimize downtime and maintenance costs
Schedule a Consultation to explore how upgrading your manufacturing operation with MWES automation can boost productivity, reduce costs, and future-proof your business.
Conclusion
Upgrading an older manufacturing operation doesn’t require a complete rebuild. With strategic automation, MWES helps manufacturers enhance throughput, improve quality, and reduce labor reliance, ensuring your operation remains competitive and ready for the future.
