Established by MIT alumni in 1984, Advent Design Corporation is a Bristol, Pennsylvania engineering company that designs and integrates robotics, machine-safety systems, and custom automation for manufacturers. Its robotics work dates to 1992, with vision-guided applications added in 1999, and the company now operates from a 25,000-square-foot facility serving manufacturers nationwide. Advent has completed more than 3,000 projects for over 650 customers and is also North America’s authorized sales and service provider for hhb Electronic.
Farason CorporationIncorporated in 1991, Farason Corporation is a Coatesville, Pennsylvania, automation builder with more than three decades of continuous operation. Its 45-plus employees develop custom robotic systems for manufacturers whose production challenges call for a purpose-built solution rather than off-the-shelf equipment. Farason has shipped more than 1,200 machines since 1992 and supports installations across North America, South America, Asia and Europe.333993COATESVILLE, PA
Progressive Machine & DesignWith more than 30 years in factory automation, Progressive Machine & Design (PMD) designs and builds custom robotic and automated manufacturing systems for clients worldwide. Based in Victor, New York, PMD operates more than 150,000 square feet of facilities with over 200 employees, including a process-development lab and dedicated clean assembly areas. Its proprietary PMDb business-management system tracks projects from individual parts to complete machines, while its lifetime service program supports equipment after installation.VICTOR, NY
Integrated Design Solutions, LLCEstablished in 2004, Integrated Design Solutions, LLC designs and builds industrial robotic automation, special machines, and machine-vision systems for manufacturers with specific production needs. The Miamisburg company also provides complete production-line engineering and onsite programming support, with project experience ranging from robotic press transfers to medical test-kit assembly. As a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, IDS also retools, retrofits, and reprograms existing equipment to give machinery a new production role.MIAMISBURG, OH
Force Design, IncFor more than 25 years, Troy-based Force Design, Inc. has designed, built, and implemented custom robotic automation equipment for manufacturers. Its turnkey systems are tailored to each customer’s process, with the company also providing controls engineering, installation, and ongoing equipment support. Force Design’s work includes distinctive applications such as 3D-vision depalletizing and robotic welding, backed by a small-team approach that customers describe as trustworthy and responsive.TROY, OH