Manufacturing Automation Case Studies

May 11, 2026

Minnesota Food Maker Streamlines Packaging and Palletizing with Fully ...

Mrs. Gerry’s partnered with FANUC integrator Delkor to automate a labor‑heavy packaging line—boosting throughput, cutting labor, and reaching full production in just 10 days.

April 21, 2026

48% More Throughput: Immediate Results at RMR Solutions

By automating with a FANUC CRX cobot, RMR Solutions boosted packaging output, improved ergonomics, cut turnover, and built a scalable foundation for future growth.

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.

March 3, 2026

A Smarter Way to Sand: Gupta Permold Automates

Facing labor shortages and inconsistent finishes, Gupta Permold automated beam sanding with a robotic cell—boosting throughput, improving surface quality, and reducing hands‑on labor.

February 17, 2026

Cobot Beveling and FANUC Machining Centers Boost Quality and Productiv...

Discover how robotic beveling transformed Sydor Optics’ manual process, freeing employees for higher‑value work while reducing rework and increasing overall throughput.

February 9, 2026

How Zenni Optical Built a Faster, Smarter, More Scalable Fulfillment L...

Learn how Zenni Optical increased fulfillment throughput by 80% by deploying AI‑powered robotic bagging with advanced vision—cutting manual steps and achieving near‑zero errors.

January 22, 2026

Painting in Partnership: Regal Finishing Elevates Its Paint Operations...

Learn how Regal Finishing increased throughput by up to 133%, reduced painters by half, and improved first‑run quality with a fully automated robotic paint line.

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 14, 2025

Boosting Stone Fabrication Efficiency with FANUC-driven BBM Routers

See how automated stone cutting helped Southern Stone Surfaces achieve precise, detailed countertop cuts while improving efficiency and expanding production capacity.

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.

October 27, 2025

Automating Agriculture: Greenhouse Turns to Robots for Tomato Harvesti...

By deploying intelligent robotic harvesters, Westburg Greenhouse reduced reliance on manual labor, improved efficiency, and created a scalable path for greenhouse automation.

October 15, 2025

Cripps & Sons Woodworking Embraces Automation for Smarter, Safer Sandi...

By adopting robotic sanding, Cripps & Sons transformed a labor‑intensive bottleneck—reducing costs, improving finish quality, and scaling production without sacrificing craftsmanship.

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.

August 5, 2025

Grinding Out Results: How A Steel Fabricator Boosted Output & Upskille...

Robotic grinding helped Lawrence Brothers lower rework, save costs, and transform a difficult manual job into a safer, more sustainable operation for its workforce.

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.

June 10, 2025

FANUC-Controlled CNC Machine Helps Bridge Skills Gap

Van Buren Tech equips students with real-world CNC skills using FANUC-controlled machines, giving future manufacturers hands-on experience in programming, setup, and shop-floor problem solving.

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 23, 2025

How Automation Helped a 165-Year-Old Manufacturer Stay in the U.S.

Faced with doubling production in a fixed footprint, Wilson Bohannan partnered with Acme Manufacturing to deploy FANUC robots, tripling padlock output while improving quality and worker safety.

April 15, 2025

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

March 21, 2025

Metal Fabricator Reduces Cycle Time by 95% with FANUC Cobot Welder

By adopting a FANUC CRX cobot with laser welding, Great Lakes Stainless reduced weld time from three hours to 15 minutes, delivering smoother finishes and major productivity gains.