Engineered Handling Systems and Material Handling Solutions

GLOBAL Automation Technologies engineers robotic handling systems that keep parts, materials, and production moving with greater speed, consistency, and control. From vision-guided picking and palletizing to machine tending and inter-station transfer, our tailored solutions integrate robots, tooling, controls, and safety into reliable manufacturing workflows. Improve throughput, reduce manual handling demands, and create a more flexible foundation for future production needs.

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Our Material Handling Solutions Services

Custom robotic systems that automate part movement, machine loading, inspection, and production flow across demanding manufacturing operations.

Robotic Material Handling

Custom FANUC robot cells automate pick-and-place, palletizing, depalletizing, racking, conveyor transfer, and part presentation. Each system is engineered around your parts, cycle times, floor space, controls, tooling, and safety requirements.

Machine Tending Automation

Robotic machine tending automates loading, unloading, door operation, and cycle starts for CNC machines, presses, and secondary operations. Custom grippers, fixtures, and programming help extend unattended production while freeing operators for higher-value tasks.

Vision-Guided Handling

Machine vision enables robots to identify, locate, inspect, and handle parts despite changing orientation. Camera-guided bin picking, conveyor tracking, and position verification reduce fixturing needs while supporting flexible, adaptive material flow.

Flexible Robotic Handling

Move Materials With Greater Manufacturing Control

GLOBAL Automation Technologies designs engineered handling systems around the realities of your operation rather than off-the-shelf assumptions. Each project begins with a part and process study—geometry, weight, presentation, and rate—that drives end-of-arm tooling design and the choice between an articulated robot, gantry, or autonomous mover, which matters most for heavy or awkward components. Parts arrive on infeed conveyor that meters and accumulates them for a stable pick, then tooling transfers each to the machine, fixture, or downstream station. The team integrates conveyor interfaces, PLC controls, machine vision, and safety guarding into one coordinated cell, and validates reach, cycle, and handling through simulation and on-site run-off before production launch.

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The GLOBAL Difference

Why Choose GLOBAL Automation Technologies?

One partner for engineered robotic systems and the technical talent to support them.

Unified Expertise

One source provides automation solutions, services and skilled automation professionals for ongoing production support.

Turnkey Delivery

Our team manages design, simulation, build, programming, validation, installation, commissioning, training, and support.

Proven Scale

More than 700 FANUC robots installed and 745+ automation projects delivered demonstrate experience across complex, high-output manufacturing applications.

AI-Enabled Engineering

AI-assisted simulation accelerates programming and helps identify equipment concerns before downtime affects production.

Meet the GLOBAL Team

Automation specialists built for complex manufacturing challenges worldwide.

GLOBAL Automation Technologies was founded in 2009 to solve manufacturing problems through automation. From the beginning, the company recognized that manufacturers need more than a robot cell—they need the engineering capability to design, launch, and sustain it—so GLOBAL combined automation solutions, services and technical staffing under one roof. Over 17+ years its team has grown to 110+ professionals covering system design, simulation, controls, programming, installation, and commissioning. With offices in four countries and projects completed across 22 countries, GLOBAL brings broad applications knowledge to automotive, EV, heavy equipment, aerospace, and industrial production.

17+ YearsSolving manufacturing automation challenges since 2009.
110+ Team MembersEngineers and specialists supporting complex production environments.
700+ FANUC Robots InstalledRobotic systems delivered for manufacturers worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload, reach, and throughput can an engineered handling system deliver?

GLOBAL engineers each system to the payload, reach, and rate your parts demand instead of quoting a single figure—useful for the heavier components these cells often handle. Part weight, geometry, travel, and required cycle time drive robot or gantry selection with margin for dependable operation. Reach and cycle performance are validated in simulation against your parts before build, keeping the design grounded in real production targets.

How much part variety and changeover can one cell support?

How is end-of-arm tooling engineered, and who supplies the grippers?

Can an engineered handling system work with our existing equipment and AMRs?

How is the cell guarded and made safe for operators?

How much floor space does an engineered cell need, and how is it installed?

What support, training, and spares follow commissioning?

Have an automation project in mind?

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

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FANUC Level 5 Authorized System Integrator

GLOBAL holds Level 5 standing in FANUC's Authorized System Integrator program.

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Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator

GLOBAL is a Recognized System Integrator in Rockwell Automation's partner network.

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WBENC-Certified Women-Owned Business

Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, helping OEM and Tier 1 buyers meet supplier-diversity goals.

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#1 FANUC Robot Purchaser Among North American Integrators (2025)

In 2025, GLOBAL was the #1 purchaser of FANUC robots among North American integrators.

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Founded by Former FANUC Engineers

GLOBAL was founded by former FANUC engineers, and the team still brings deep FANUC application expertise.

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13 Industrial & Fluid Power Projects

13 projects for industrial and fluid-power manufacturers, including robotic assembly cells and a conveyor factory build.

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140 Manufacturing Plants Served

Projects delivered across 140 manufacturing plants since 2021.

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Prime Contractor, Cell to Greenfield

Turnkey projects delivered as prime contractor, from design and build through programming, installation and commissioning, from a single robotic cell to a greenfield facility.

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Robot Cells to 15-Robot Systems

Small robot cells often installed in a single weekend, up to multi-robot systems of 4 to 15 robots on seventh-axis rails.

Build a Better Material Flow

Tell us about your parts, production targets, and current handling challenges. Our team will help identify a practical automation path.

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