Automation, Robotics and Controls Services

Automation in robotics uses programmable robots, controls, sensors, software, and often machine vision to perform production tasks with limited manual intervention. In manufacturing, robots can load machines, move materials, weld, assemble products, apply coatings, dispense adhesives, and inspect quality. A well-integrated system coordinates the robot with equipment, safety devices, PLCs, and production data to deliver repeatable results.

A feasibility study examines process stability, part variation, cycle time, production volume, quality requirements, available floor space, safety risks, and expected return on investment. Repetitive tasks such as machine loading, material handling, welding, dispensing, and assembly are often strong candidates. GLOBAL evaluates existing equipment and facility constraints before recommending a practical automation concept, scope, timeline, and capital approach.

A turnkey system can include project management, process and cell design, robot simulation, controls engineering, end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, safety guarding, machine vision, PLC integration, build, installation, commissioning, training, documentation, and ongoing support. The exact scope is tailored to the application. GLOBAL manages these connected elements so the finished system is designed to operate as one production-ready solution.

Yes. Robotic cells can be engineered to interface with existing CNC machines, presses, molding machines, conveyors, fixtures, and other production equipment. Integration typically addresses equipment signals, door operation, part presentation, cycle coordination, safety, and PLC communication. GLOBAL evaluates the condition, controls architecture, physical access, and cycle requirements of existing assets before designing a compatible machine-tending or material-handling solution.

Machine vision gives a robotic system the ability to locate, identify, orient, track, and inspect parts using cameras and software. It can support random bin picking, moving-line applications, presence verification, quality inspection, and dispensing-bead validation. By adapting to part variation, vision can reduce dedicated fixturing and enable automation of processes that would be too inconsistent or complex for fixed-position robotics alone.

Robotic systems can automate machine tending, pick-and-place, palletizing, depalletizing, material transfer, welding, assembly, fastening, dispensing, sealing, painting, coating, inspection, and test handling. The best application depends on product geometry, process variation, output targets, and quality standards. GLOBAL develops custom cells and lines for automotive, EV, aerospace, heavy equipment, industrial, and other manufacturing environments.

Project duration depends on the application scope, engineering complexity, equipment availability, controls interfaces, safety requirements, and commissioning needs. A feasibility study establishes the expected timeline before a full commitment. GLOBAL uses simulation and pre-deployment optimization to identify potential issues earlier, helping streamline programming, integration, installation, and production launch while maintaining the validation needed for reliable operation.

Yes. GLOBAL’s staffing division provides controls engineers, PLC programmers, robotics technicians, electrical designers, project managers, commissioning engineers, mechanical designers, installation engineers, and robot programmers. Engagements are available as contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placements. This combined automation solutions, services and staffing model gives manufacturers a single source for both an automation solution and the talent needed to operate, support, or expand it.