Custom Controls and Automation Systems

GLOBAL Automation Technologies designs, builds, and integrates custom controls and automation systems that make complex manufacturing operations more productive, precise, and reliable. From initial process studies through simulation, controls engineering, installation, and support, our team delivers robotic cells tailored to your equipment, parts, throughput targets, and quality requirements—while providing the engineering talent needed to keep production moving.

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Our Custom Controls and Automation Systems Services

Integrated robotic, controls, vision, and modernization solutions for demanding manufacturing environments.

Turnkey Integration

End-to-end robotic system integration covering process studies, simulation, engineering, controls, build, installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing support for complete production-ready automation cells.

Line Upgrades

Modernize existing production lines with new equipment, robot retrofits, manual-process conversion, and optimized cells designed to support product launches, changeovers, capacity growth, and reduced downtime.

Machine Tending

Automate CNC loading, press tending, injection molding, and secondary operations with systems engineered around part geometry, cycle time, grippers, fixtures, and single- or multi-machine workflows.

Material Handling

Integrate FANUC robots for pick-and-place, palletizing, depalletizing, racking, conveyor transfer, and bin picking, complete with tooling, safety guarding, fixtures, and PLC integration.

Robotic Assembly

Build custom assembly cells for component insertion, fastening, dispensing, testing, inspection, traceability, and data collection to improve throughput, repeatability, and documented product quality.

Machine Vision Guidance

Add vision-guided robotics for part identification, random bin picking, position verification, moving-part tracking, and in-line quality inspection in flexible manufacturing applications.

End-to-End Engineering

Automation Built Around Your Production Goals

A successful automation system must fit the process—not force the process to fit the technology. GLOBAL Automation Technologies combines robotic integration, controls engineering, simulation, machine vision, and production support to create systems aligned with the parts, floor space, cycle times, and quality standards of the operation. Delivery follows a clear path: controls design, panel build, PLC and HMI programming, factory testing, installation, and commissioning run-off. The approach also gives manufacturers access to the skilled engineers required to launch, operate, optimize, and maintain the investment.

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The GLOBAL Difference

Why Choose GLOBAL Automation Technologies?

A single partner for the automation system, the engineering expertise, and long-term production support.

One Accountable Partner

Robotic systems integration and specialized automation staffing come together under one experienced partner.

Full Turnkey Delivery

From simulation through commissioning, GLOBAL manages every critical stage of a production-ready automation project.

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.

AI-Enabled Engineering

AI-assisted simulation and predictive maintenance tools help reduce startup surprises and identify equipment issues early.

Meet the GLOBAL Team

Automation specialists focused on solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Founded in 2008, GLOBAL Automation Technologies was built to solve manufacturing problems through automation. It recognized early that manufacturers need more than an integrator—they need capable people to launch, operate, and improve the systems—so GLOBAL combined robotic systems integration with technical staffing under one roof. Today its 110+ team members bring expertise in robotics, controls, simulation, installation, commissioning, and production support. Having sold 630+ robots and completed work in 22 countries, GLOBAL brings a broad applications perspective to every project.

18+ YearsAutomation expertise since 2008
110+ Team MembersEngineering and technical talent
630+ RobotsSold worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

What are GLOBAL's custom controls and automation systems?

They are engineered controls that coordinate machines, robots, sensors, vision, conveyors, and safety devices for a specific process. GLOBAL designs the electrical system, builds control panels, and programs the PLCs and HMIs around the plant's parts, cycle time, and quality goals. The system arrives documented and tested rather than assembled from disconnected parts.

What manufacturers use GLOBAL's controls and automation work?

How does a controls and automation project unfold?

Will GLOBAL build on our existing control platform?

Can GLOBAL upgrade controls rather than replace a line?

What happens after a controls system is running?

How does a manufacturer begin?

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.

Where GLOBAL Delivers Automation

GLOBAL supports manufacturers across North America and global operations with integrated engineering and technical resources.

Auburn Hills, MI

Headquarters

22 Countries Worked In

Global Reach

110+ Members

Engineering Team

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Certifications & Recognition

Certifications & Recognition

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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.

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FANUC America 2025 Sales Growth Award

Recognized by FANUC America with its 2025 Sales Growth Award.

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#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.

Build the Right Automation System

Share your process, production objectives, and current challenges. A GLOBAL automation specialist will help identify a practical path forward.

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