Global Process Automation Services for High-Volume Manufacturers

Process automation in industry uses robotics, controls, sensors, software, and connected equipment to perform or manage repeatable manufacturing tasks with less manual intervention. It can cover material handling, machine tending, assembly, welding, dispensing, painting, inspection, and data collection. The objective is to improve repeatability, throughput, quality, safety, traceability, and equipment utilization while enabling employees to focus on higher-value work.

A process automation engineer designs, programs, integrates, and improves automated manufacturing systems. Their work may include analyzing production workflows, selecting robots and controls, developing PLC and robot programs, integrating machine vision, validating safety and cycle times, commissioning equipment, and troubleshooting production issues. They coordinate with operations, maintenance, quality, and project teams to ensure automation meets practical plant requirements.

GLOBAL automates a broad range of manufacturing processes, including robotic assembly, machine tending, material handling, welding, paint and coating application, dispensing and sealing, inspection, and production-line transfers. Systems can incorporate FANUC robots, custom tooling, fixtures, PLC controls, vision guidance, safety guarding, and data collection. Each solution is engineered around the product, process variation, quality standards, and required production rate.

An automation feasibility study begins with a detailed review of the existing workflow, equipment, parts, labor tasks, cycle times, floor space, and facility constraints. GLOBAL then identifies suitable automation opportunities, develops a conceptual system approach, and evaluates project scope, capital needs, implementation timing, and expected returns. This early analysis helps manufacturers make informed decisions before moving into full system design and integration.

Yes. GLOBAL supports retrofits and manufacturing-line upgrades for new product launches, model-year changeovers, capacity growth, and manual-to-automated process conversions. Its controls engineers, robot programmers, and project teams can integrate new equipment, update existing robotic cells, optimize cycle performance, and improve process reliability. Planning focuses on minimizing downtime while preserving worthwhile assets and prioritizing the most valuable improvements.

Machine vision gives automated systems the ability to locate, identify, inspect, and track parts in real time. Vision-guided robots can handle randomly oriented components, perform bin picking, verify position and presence, inspect quality, and follow moving parts without stopping the line. Where the application suits it, these capabilities can reduce dependence on rigid fixtures, improve flexibility, and help prevent defects, scrap, and rework before downstream operations.

Yes. GLOBAL provides engineering services after installation, including robot and PLC programming, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, training, and launch support. Engagements range from single service visits to project engagements and resident programs, with next-day on-site support often available and after-hours support for planned shutdowns. This helps plants sustain upgrades, maintenance, and long-term operations.

Project timing depends on the process complexity, equipment availability, safety requirements, custom tooling, controls integration, and validation scope. A feasibility study and simulation establish a realistic schedule before full commitment. GLOBAL manages projects through engineering, build, installation, commissioning, training, and launch support, using pre-deployment simulation to identify issues earlier and reduce surprises during on-site startup.