Making things: productively
Improved productivity is one of the most common reasons why manufacturers invest in automation technology. However, small and medium manufacturers have been the least likely to take advantage of the potential benefits of automation technology.
Oftentimes it is difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, small, targeted productivity improvements can have a big impact on your business, allowing you to achieve the benefits of automation over time.
Delivering automation technology through a design-centric approach
Improve efficiency, increase productivity and throughput, and achieve better business results with the right automation technology.
JAE Automation takes a design-centric approach to automation technology. By understanding how your entire production facility operates, JAE Automation identifies opportunities for automation that will have the biggest impact on your business and generate the best return.
Accessible automation technology for companies of all sizes
Technology isn’t just for largemanufacturers. With experienced, systems-agnostic, and local expertise, JAE Automation implements new technologies into your existing systems and equipment, designs custom, purpose-built automation solutions that enhance your capabilities, and positions your business for future growth and innovation.
Our capabilities:
- Automation Design
- Automation Consulting
- Custom Builds and Installation
- Data and Analytics
- Manufacturing Controls
- Manufacturing Safety Systems
- Robot Integration
- Support and Maintenance
- Vision Systems
- And more
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Case Studies
Out with the old – how a new product design resulted in a better manufacturing process
The scenario A local manufacturing company had several high-speed production lines in their facility. After making changes to improve the design of one of their products, the existing system was unable to cure the new materials required by the company. In response,...
Taking a Design-First Approach to Automation Technology
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Putting Data to Work – Reducing Water Usage at a Local Food Producer
A local food producer required large volumes of water to clean and sanitize equipment. Once used, the water would be stored in an on-site lagoon before being processed, treated, and released back into the water supply. The producer’s water usage was increasing...
Helping manufacturers make things better through ongoing support services
Unscheduled downtime is the single largest source of lost production time for manufacturers. When equipment goes down, the entire production environment is disrupted, and an unresolved issue with one machine can result in delays, cost overruns, unhappy customers, and...