OUR HISTORY

With over 20 years’ experience in the custom automation field, we have the proven ability to deliver a manufacturing solution to customers on time and on budget. We utilize Lean Manufacturing methods to guarantee customer satisfaction and repeat business. We are proud to be members of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and a member of the Salina, Kansas manufacturing community.

Automation Engineering, LLC is one of the oldest robotic and custom automation and manufacturing organizations for the battery industry in the country. Since its inception, our company has grown to provide a variety of custom automation solutions to many different industries in countries all over the world. With most of our engineers having at least 15-20 years’ experience in engineering, designing, building, and installation of robotics equipment and manufacturing, you can feel confident that you are not just getting a product from us, you are getting a tailor-made, custom robotics solution to help your company and your facility meet its goals, even as they evolve over time. Your project will be handled by a team of experts with the knowledge and experience to deliver a world-class result.

Automation Engineering, LLC is part of the BCD Family of Companies.

Please visit our BCD, Inc. | COS Flux or BCD Awning Specialists, Inc. pages for more information about our other divisions.

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

  • Consultation and plant floor layout
  • Updates and online service of existing equipment
  • Testing and design
  • Electrical controls design and programming
  • Mechanical equipment design in either 2D AutoCAD or 3D Autodesk Inventor
  • Installation and startup of equipment around the world
  • Full documentation including manuals, parts lists, and training for customers

MANUFACTURING

  • Custom and proprietary engineering
  • Haas CNC machining centers, mills, and lathes
  • Production parts for any use
  • Plastic Injection Molding support equipment
  • Fixtures and jigs for industry
  • General machine shop jobs: cutting, fabrication, welding
  • All manufacturing is done in-house in our facilities

ROBOTICS

  • Complete cell design, layout, and installation including safety systems
  • Material handling, palletizing, and work holding solutions
  • Unique end-effector design including quick change tooling
  • Installation and integration of electrical controls design
  • ABB, Fanuc, Motoman, and Yamaha experience and parts availability

ELECTRICAL CONTROLS

  • Electrical controls design and panel build to applicable standards
  • Machine wiring with quick-disconnect cabling
  • Programming of PLCs, HMI displays, and coordinated servo systems
  • Machine vision, specializing in Keyence, DVT/Cognex cameras and systems
  • Installation and startup of equipment
  • Training of staff on general or machine-specific information

BATTERY PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

Our company was founded making battery production equipment, and we can provide a variety of machines to meet your needs. We can provide equipment for automotive, industrial, telecom, and motive power systems.

  • Industrial Burn Boxes
  • Plate Handling Robotics and Plate Lifting Fixtures
  • Plate processors, lug brushes and breakers, plate edge cleaners
  • Plate Wrappers, plate and cell Stackers
  • Loading and unloading of COS (Cast-on-Strap) machines
  • HiPot/Short Testers, Air Leak Detectors, load testers
  • Robotic battery palletizing and stretch wrapping

SUPPORT

We not only service and provide support for equipment that we sell, but also for your existing equipment as well.

  • Replacement parts for a wide variety of equipment
  • PLC replacement and reprogramming of obsolete units
  • Updates and online service of existing equipment
  • Full documentation including manuals, parts lists, and training for customers
  • Experience in Latin America and other non-English speaking areas