Industrial Automation Minnesota Manufacturers Trust

GLOBAL Automation Technologies helps Minnesota manufacturers design, build, and launch robotic systems that improve throughput, quality, and safety. From machine tending and welding to vision-guided handling and complete line upgrades, our engineers create solutions around your parts, process, and production goals. Gain a single partner for automation systems, technical talent, commissioning, training, and ongoing support.

Robotic automation cell in a manufacturing facility

Our Industrial Automation Services

Integrated robotic systems and engineering support built around demanding manufacturing processes, production targets, and facility constraints.

Turnkey Robot Integration

End-to-end robotic system delivery, from process studies and simulation through design, build, installation, commissioning, training, and long-term production support.

Machine Tending

Custom robot cells load, unload, orient, and inspect parts for CNC machines, presses, molding equipment, and multi-machine operations to extend unattended production.

Robotic Welding

Automated welding cells combine robot programming, fixtures, tooling, servo positioning, and optional vision guidance to improve consistency, throughput, safety, and weld verification.

Material Handling

Vision-guided robotic handling systems support pick-and-place, palletizing, bin picking, racking, de-racking, conveyor transfer, and inter-station movement for complex production flows.

Machine Vision

Machine vision and AI guidance locate parts, verify position and presence, inspect quality, track moving components, and enable flexible robotic processes with less fixturing.

Line Retrofits

Modernize existing manufacturing lines for product launches, capacity growth, model changeovers, or manual-process automation while focusing on minimized downtime and practical capital investment.

Engineer programming an industrial robot

From Concept to Production Launch

Needs & Feasibility Study

GLOBAL reviews the process, parts, cycle times, volumes, quality requirements, and facility constraints to confirm what is practical for Minnesota operations. The study frames system scope and an informed ROI case before detailed engineering begins.

Concept & Simulation

Mechanical & Controls Design

Build & Factory Acceptance Testing

Install & Commissioning

Run-Off & Support

The GLOBAL Difference

Why Choose GLOBAL Automation Technologies?

One automation partner for the robotic system, the engineering expertise, and the people who keep production moving.

Unified Delivery

One team delivers robotic systems and technical staffing, simplifying implementation and long-term plant support.

FANUC Level 5 Integrator

Level 5 is the top tier of FANUC's Authorized System Integrator program, reserved for partners with demonstrated engineering capability across a broad range of applications.

Faster Launches

AI-assisted simulation helps Minnesota manufacturers identify issues before deployment and accelerate robot programming.

Full Lifecycle

From layout through commissioning and ongoing support, GLOBAL helps production teams modernize without fragmented handoffs.

Meet the GLOBAL Team

Automation engineers focused on solving demanding manufacturing challenges.

Founded in 2008, GLOBAL Automation Technologies was built to solve manufacturing problems through automation. Recognizing that manufacturers need both a robotic system and the engineers to launch and sustain it, GLOBAL combines systems integration and technical staffing under one roof. With 18+ years of experience and 110+ team members, the company brings robotics, controls, simulation, vision, installation, and commissioning depth to demanding production environments. For Minnesota manufacturers, GLOBAL applies experience from 22 countries and 630+ robots sold worldwide while staying focused on practical plant-floor outcomes.

18+ YearsAutomation expertise since 2008
110+ Team MembersEngineering and technical staffing professionals
630+ RobotsSold worldwide across automation applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does GLOBAL build for manufacturers?

GLOBAL builds custom automation, including robotic cells for handling, assembly, machine tending, welding, and vision-guided tasks, along with complete turnkey lines. Systems are engineered to the customer's parts and process instead of pulled from a catalog. Controls and PLC integration are part of the same scope, so the mechanics and the logic ship together.

Which industries does GLOBAL serve across Minnesota?

What are the stages of an automation project?

Does GLOBAL support different PLC and HMI platforms?

Should we retrofit existing equipment or install a new cell?

What support does GLOBAL provide after installation?

How does a manufacturer begin working with GLOBAL?

Talk to an Automation Expert

You don't need a defined project to start a conversation. Tell us about your products, your processes, and your automation goals, and learn how GLOBAL approaches automation.

Certifications & Recognition

Certifications & Recognition

FANUC Level 5 Authorized System Integrator badge

FANUC Level 5 Authorized System Integrator

Level 5 is the top tier of FANUC's Authorized System Integrator program, reflecting proven engineering depth, factory training, and application experience.

FANUC America 2025 Sales Growth Award badge

FANUC America 2025 Sales Growth Award

Recognized by FANUC America with its 2025 Sales Growth Award.

Top North American FANUC robot purchaser badge

#1 FANUC Robot Purchaser in North America (2025)

Purchased more FANUC robots than any other North American integrator in 2025.

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WBENC Certified

Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, which supports OEM and Tier 1 supplier diversity requirements.

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