Since its founding in 1955, Production Design Services, Inc. has grown into a Dayton manufacturer known for solving complex automation problems under one roof. Its expanded plant now covers more than 180,000 square feet, where the company develops custom equipment and robotic systems for manufacturers, taking projects from concept through integration and production.
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
Method Tool LimitedFounded in 2014, Method Tool Limited is a Dayton-area automation company known for carrying projects from mechanical design through controls integration. It builds custom machinery for manufacturers and also develops robotics education platforms through its partnership with Yaskawa Motoman.DAYTON, OH
Industrial Automation ControlsDayton-based Industrial Automation Controls goes beyond conventional distribution, designing and building pneumatic and electrical automation solutions for manufacturing and assembly operations. Established in response to manufacturers’ need for outside engineering and retrofit support, IAC grew from small assemblies into a source for turnkey production solutions, including custom equipment and contract sub-assemblies. Its in-house extrusion fabrication shop uses automated cutting, tapping, and drilling equipment, allowing the company to accommodate drawing changes without relying on out-of-town suppliers.DAYTON, OH
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