Industrial Automation Solutions in Kentucky

GLOBAL delivers turnkey robotic systems and engineering talent for Kentucky manufacturers seeking safer, faster, more consistent production. From automotive and heavy equipment operations to complex industrial assembly, our team designs, integrates, and supports automation tailored to your process, parts, throughput targets, and facility constraints. Put advanced robotics, vision, and controls expertise to work for your next production challenge.

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Our Industrial Automation Solutions Services

Custom robotic integration and modernization services engineered around your production goals, process requirements, and operating environment.

Turnkey Robot Integration

Complete robotic automation systems from process study and simulation through design, build, installation, commissioning, training, and long-term production support.

Machine Tending

Robotic cells load, unload, orient, and manage parts for CNC machines, presses, molding equipment, and secondary operations to increase unattended runtime.

Robotic Welding

Custom welding cells combine robots, fixtures, tooling, positioning, and optional vision guidance to deliver repeatable weld quality, improved throughput, and safer operations.

Material Handling

Vision-capable robotic handling systems support pick-and-place, palletizing, bin picking, racking, conveyor transfer, and inter-station movement for demanding production environments.

Machine Vision AI

Vision-guided robots identify, locate, inspect, and track parts automatically, enabling flexible automation with less fixturing, scrap, and rework.

Line Retrofits

Modernize existing production lines with upgraded robots, controls, equipment integration, and engineering support while managing downtime and capital investment.

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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 Kentucky facilities. 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?

A unified automation partner for solutions, engineering expertise, and lasting production support.

Unified Delivery

One team delivers the robotic system and the engineering talent required to operate it.

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.

Smart Engineering

AI-assisted simulation helps Kentucky manufacturers reduce startup surprises and accelerate robot programming before deployment.

Complete Support

From concept through commissioning, GLOBAL supports Kentucky production lines with practical, end-to-end integration expertise.

Meet the GLOBAL Team

Engineering expertise for demanding manufacturing automation projects worldwide.

Founded in 2009, GLOBAL Automation Technologies was built to solve manufacturing problems through automation. Recognizing that manufacturers need more than a robotic system, GLOBAL combined automation solutions, services and technical staffing into one unified offering. With 17+ years of experience and 110+ team members, GLOBAL supports manufacturers with engineering, simulation, controls, programming, installation, commissioning, and staffing expertise drawn from projects in 22 countries. For Kentucky manufacturers, that means a team familiar with high-volume automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial production demands, backed by practical support from concept through production launch. Every project runs under one contract, one project manager, and one point of contact.

17+ YearsAutomation expertise since 2009
110+ Team MembersEngineers, programmers, and project specialists
700+ FANUC RobotsInstalled across industrial applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does GLOBAL build for manufacturers?

GLOBAL builds custom automation, including robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, and assembly cells, plus vision-guided systems and complete turnkey lines. Each system is engineered to the customer's parts, cycle times, and quality standards rather than pulled from a catalog. In-house controls and PLC integration deliver the robotics and logic together.

Which industries does GLOBAL serve across Kentucky?

How is an automation project run?

Can GLOBAL use our PLC and HMI platform?

Retrofit or new build—which is right for us?

What support can Kentucky plants expect?

How do we start a project?

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.

Kentucky Service Coverage

GLOBAL supports manufacturers with automation projects across Kentucky and throughout North American industrial markets.

Kentucky & North America

Service Area

22 Countries Worked In

Global Reach

110+ Team Members

Engineering Team

Planning a Kentucky Automation Project?

Tell us about your production challenge and project objectives.

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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595 Projects Across the United States

595 projects since 2021 in assembly, body, powertrain and component plants nationwide.

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140 Manufacturing Plants Served

Projects delivered across 140 manufacturing plants since 2021.

From Service Calls to $36M+ Greenfield Systems icon

From Service Calls to $36M+ Greenfield Systems

Projects range from routine service calls under $10,000 to a $36M+ turnkey greenfield paint and sealer system.

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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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Supported for Life

Lifetime support covering programming, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs and upgrades.

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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 More Capable Production Line

Share your manufacturing process, automation goals, and timeline. A GLOBAL specialist will help identify a practical path forward.

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