Manufacturing Automation Case Studies

August 18, 2026

How Pearl Crop Increased Throughput, Improved Safety & Added Flexibili...

Facing seasonal labor shortages, Pearl Crop automated palletizing with rented FANUC robots, increasing throughput, improving safety and creating workforce flexibility.

April 15, 2026

Automated Brake Press Tending Helps Thunder Creek Increase Output and ...

With demand rising and manual brake press work posing safety risks, Thunder Creek partnered with The Way Automation to deploy a FANUC R‑2000 robotic cell, improving throughput and consistency.

January 20, 2026

From Labor Shortages to Longer Runs: How NKM Scaled with Robots

Discover how Northern Kentucky Machine uses robotic machine tending to extend unattended runs, boost productivity, and scale without adding headcount.

November 13, 2025

Steelway Boosts Beam Welding Productivity with New Robotic Integration

To overcome skilled welder shortages, Steelway Building Systems adopted robotic beam welding—boosting throughput, redeploying labor, and positioning the operation for scalable growth.

September 16, 2025

How One Company Doubled Output and Improved Employee Satisfaction thro...

By automating CNC machine loading and unloading, CNC Machine Products doubled production, achieved 100% quality, and freed employees for higher‑value work.

September 11, 2025

Automated Precision Transfer Machines take Titanium Part Production to...

By adopting CNC rotary transfer machines with robotic tending, Mitotec Precision boosted throughput, improved accuracy, and reduced secondary operations on titanium parts.

August 14, 2025

Automation on the Move: Saddle Creek Logistics Deploys Pixmo for Smart...

To improve dock safety in extreme heat, Saddle Creek deployed an AI‑powered mobile robot to automate unloading—cutting labor needs, increasing throughput, and eliminating unloading injuries.

July 17, 2025

Unpacking Efficiency: GNC’s Automated Depalletization Success

Facing DC congestion and labor-heavy depalletizing, GNC partnered with AWL to deploy FANUC R-2000 robots, smoothing product flow, improving consistency, and freeing employees for higher-value work.

July 16, 2025

AI-Driven Robotic Depalletizing System Boosts Safety at Book Fulfillme...

AI-powered robotics transformed Lakeside Book’s depalletizing—beating human speeds, handling mixed-case variability, easing labor strain, and eliminating 45M+ lbs of lifting.

June 17, 2025

Radiator Maker Modernizes Operations to Meet Rising Demand

Trantech partnered with WeldBot to replace outdated brazing with FANUC ARC Mate robotics, raising throughput 30%, cutting rework up to 80%, and modernizing radiator manufacturing operations.

May 9, 2025

Smart Automation, Safer Workspaces: How One Manufacturer Doubled Produ...

To reduce hazardous lead handling, an industrial manufacturer partnered with Automation Solutions Inc. to deploy FANUC robots, doubling output while improving safety and cycle time.

April 15, 2025

How One Manufacturer Transformed Its Operations to Handle Surging Sale...

March 17, 2025

Metal Stamper Overcomes Labor Shortage with Automation Upgrade

Struggling with labor shortages and an aging system, Pentaflex partnered with JR Automation to deploy FANUC robotics, cutting labor needs while improving output, flexibility, and quality.

October 17, 2024

FANUC-Controlled Friction Stir Welding Machine Helps Advance US Manufa...

Partnering with Quickmill, CTC built a FANUC‑driven friction stir welding machine that welds large, thick steel plates in one pass while adjusting in real time and capturing key data.

October 9, 2024

New Cobot Transforms Safety and Production at Groupe TAQ

By deploying Premier Tech’s TOMA palletizing system with a FANUC CRX cobot, Groupe TAQ reduced physical strain, minimized injuries, and reassigned employees to more engaging tasks.

September 17, 2024

Hutchison Inc. Boosts Production with Launch of Robotic Welding

Facing labor shortages, Hutchison Inc. partnered with Colewell Automation to deploy FANUC robotic welding—boosting gate output by at least 37%, improving consistency, and reducing overtime.

August 5, 2024

Robots Create Safer, More Efficient Process for Advanced Drainage Syst...

By partnering with JR Automation, ADS automated the handling, strapping, and palletizing of 10‑foot pipes—reducing safety risks, minimizing downtime, and increasing production efficiency.

June 20, 2024

Rural Manufacturer Facing Welder Shortage Turns to FANUC’s Arc Welding...

By adopting FANUC robotic welding systems, The Will‑Burt Co. achieved 3–4x welding efficiency, improved quality, and unlocked millions in added fabrication capacity.

June 17, 2024

Robots Enhance Efficiency at Millennium Recycling

By partnering with Waste Robotics, Millennium Recycling deployed FANUC robots at the infeed to remove contaminants, reduce clogs, boost efficiency, and support workers amid labor shortages.

May 17, 2024

Vickers Engineering Thrives: FANUC Automation Fuels Competitive Edge

By integrating a FANUC CRX cobot with ROBODRILL machining centers, Vickers Engineering improved machine tending efficiency, reliability, and operator collaboration—fueling continued growth.

April 18, 2024

MDS Enhances Efficiency and Quality with Robotic Welding Solution

With Acieta’s FastARC® 2HT welding cell and a FANUC arc welding robot, MDS Manufacturing boosted output, reduced rework, and achieved predictable lead times—exceeding expectations.

March 28, 2024

High-Mix, Low Volume Prototype Shop Achieves Lights-Out Manufacturing ...

Discover how KAD Models uses cafeteria‑style robot automation to run diverse prototype parts overnight, eliminate extra shifts, and rapidly launch a new Vermont operation.

March 22, 2024

St. James Winery Boosts Efficiency with Robotic Automation

Learn how St. James Winery overcame labor shortages with robotic palletizing—achieving faster production, safer work conditions, and a 35–40% reduction in labor per case.

February 27, 2024

FANUC Cobot Allows Potato Producer to Overcome Labor Shortage

See how Magic Valley Produce solved labor and space constraints with a compact FANUC CR‑35iB cobot—palletizing 52.5‑lb potato boxes efficiently while meeting throughput without adding staff.