ACE Automation

Material Handling

Nearly every manufacturing process involves material handling, and nearly every material handling operation can be optimized with the right automation.

Robotics Material Handling Assembly Custom Test Machines Turnkey Systems AMRs
Automated Material Handling Systems

ACE designs and builds automated material handling systems that optimize how parts move through your manufacturing process. From raw material input to finished part output, we engineer solutions that reduce cycle time, eliminate manual handling, and improve throughput.

Our material handling systems integrate seamlessly with robotic cells, assembly stations, test equipment, and conveyors — providing a complete, connected production flow.

Machine Tending
Robotic machine tending systems that load, unload, and transfer parts between operations — increasing uptime and eliminating manual intervention.

CNC Machine Tool Tending

Automated loading and unloading of CNC machines, lathes, and mills.

Multiple Machine Tending

Single robot serving multiple machines for maximum utilization and throughput.

Press & IMM Tending

Robotic tending for stamping presses, injection mold machines, and forming equipment.

Also: rapid part exchange, paint booth tending, vibratory welder tending, and multi-part grippers.

Part Feeding

ACE offers a full range of part feeding methods to present parts to your robotic or automated process — from simple tray-based systems to advanced randomized bin picking.

  • Trays and totes
  • Randomized bin picking
  • Standard pallets
  • Part and tray stacks
  • Accumulation tables
  • Work stockers
  • Vibratory bowl feeders
  • Custom solutions
Conveyors

ACE designs and integrates conveyor systems that connect your entire production process — from multi-machine feeding with accumulation to overhead conveyors with elevators and spiral ramps.

  • Belt conveyors
  • Pallet conveyors
  • Powered roller conveyors
  • Overhead conveyors
  • Accumulation systems
  • Part buffering
  • Elevators & spiral ramps
  • Semi-automated assembly lines
Pre-Engineered Material Handling Solutions