RAD, based in Tipp City, Ohio, manufactures robotic end-of-arm tooling and is best known for inventing the first robotic collision sensor in 1984. Its U.S.-made tooling is sold in 27 countries and supports automated manufacturing with equipment such as collision sensors and compliant deburring tools. RAD operates under ISO 9001:2015 certification and offers repair support for its end-effectors.
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Rixan Automation, LLCRixan Automation is a Dayton company known for its in-house engineering depth, including more than 40 years of experience designing end-of-arm tooling. It helps manufacturers put industrial robots to work and keep existing systems productive through engineering support, service, and training. Rixan also develops the FlexMation SCARA training system for schools and technical institutions.DAYTON, OH
Vacuforce LLCFounded in 2005, Indianapolis-based Vacuforce designs and manufactures vacuum end-of-arm tooling and components for robotic pick-and-place automation. Its in-house engineering team is particularly known for application-specific systems such as the modular Squid® gripper and Barracuda™ tool, which handles porous bags and sacks that conventional suction cups struggle to grip. Vacuforce serves manufacturers, OEMs and automation integrators across North America, with products designed and built in the USA and Canada.INDIANAPOLIS, IN
RoboworldSince 1993, Roboworld has made custom protective suits for industrial robots and shock-absorbing bumpers for their teach pendants. Its Robosuits are manufactured in the USA at two Wisconsin facilities, where the company produces more than 1,000 suits a year and has delivered over 5,000 to date. Roboworld also developed Pendant Armor, a Santoprene case tailored to more than 20 teach-pendant models across 11 OEM manufacturers.MASON, OH
QPoint Robotic SolutionsFor more than 15 years, QPoint Robotic Solutions has developed app-based workcell controls and robotic automation tools that simplify machine tending, assembly, cutting, and inspection. Based in Cincinnati with a research lab in Zionsville, Indiana, the company stands apart for replacing conventional robot programming with action-based Robo-Apps, hand-guided teaching, and pre-engineered connections that let manufacturers automate without specialized programming skills. Its platform is designed for both small-batch, high-changeover work and larger automated production runs.CINCINNATI, OH