Industrial Finishing Automation & Process Support

Improve finishing quality, production consistency, and workplace safety with integrated robotic painting, coating, inspection, and process support from GLOBAL Automation Technologies. From booth layout and robot selection to programming, validation, launch support, and ongoing optimization, GLOBAL helps manufacturers manage demanding finishing applications with FANUC automation, vision inspection, and engineering expertise.

Robotic industrial paint and coating system operating inside a finishing booth

Our Industrial Finishing Services

Integrated robotic finishing solutions spanning coating application, process engineering, inspection, and production launch support.

Robotic Paint Systems

GLOBAL designs robotic painting and coating systems for hazardous spray environments, including booth layout, robot selection, path programming, process validation, and launch support.

FANUC Integration

As a Level 5 FANUC Authorized System Integrator, GLOBAL delivers complete robotic systems from concept and simulation through installation, programming, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Process Support

Engineering support includes spray pattern optimization, film build control, color change system design, overspray reduction, booth airflow management, and integrated quality inspection.

The Full Finishing Line

Part in, surface prep, sealer and underbody, paint application, flash, cure and oven, inspection, and repair and part out. Running underneath every station: application engineering, robotic path development, process control, material delivery and circulation, part presentation and conveyance, and vision, tracking and process data.

Paint Application & Finishing

Bells and atomizers: applicator conversion, offline process engineering and in-plant diagnostics, covering base and clear coat zones, bell applicator upgrades and powder coat process support.

Turnkey Paint & Dispense Systems

GLOBAL owns the full scope: design, simulation, build, install and commission. One contract, one integrator, one point of accountability. GLOBAL specifies, procures, integrates and commissions every subsystem, then hands over a line that runs.

Integrated Finishing Solutions

Build More Consistent Finishing Processes

GLOBAL connects robotic application, process engineering, and inspection into a coordinated finishing solution. Systems can support automotive Class A finishes, powder coating, fiberglass gelcoat, marine and composite applications, and general industrial finishing. Vision inspection and optional robotic touch-up help identify quality issues, while optimized spray paths and film build control support repeatable production performance and reduced overspray.

Engineer reviewing a robotic coating system and inspection process
The GLOBAL Difference

Why Choose GLOBAL Automation Technologies?

Manufacturers gain one experienced partner for finishing systems, engineering expertise, and production support.

FANUC Expertise

Level 5 FANUC Authorized System Integrator with deep experience delivering complete robotic automation systems.

Turnkey Capability

One partner coordinates layout, design, programming, validation, installation, commissioning, training, and support.

Proven Scale

17+ years, 110+ team members, and 700+ FANUC robots installed support demanding manufacturing environments.

Safety Focus

Robotic spray automation can remove operators from hazardous environments involving isocyanates, VOCs, and overspray particulates.

Meet The GLOBAL Team

Engineers and automation professionals solving manufacturing problems through integrated robotics.

GLOBAL Automation Technologies was founded in 2009 to solve manufacturing problems through automation. The company combines automation solutions, services and technical staffing, giving manufacturers one source for both the system and the engineers who run it. Over 17+ years, GLOBAL has grown to 110+ team members, offices in 4 countries, and engineering operations spanning 22 countries across 5 continents. Its experience includes 700+ FANUC robots installed and work with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, heavy industry manufacturers, and other demanding production environments. For industrial finishing projects, GLOBAL brings together robot integration, process engineering, simulation, vision inspection, commissioning, and ongoing support. In the last five years, GLOBAL has completed 745+ automation projects across 140+ manufacturing facilities.

FoundedServing manufacturing automation since 2009
Team110+ automation professionals worldwide
Experience700+ FANUC robots installed

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "industrial finishes" mean?

Industrial finishes are protective, functional, or decorative coatings applied to manufactured parts and products. They can include automotive basecoat, topcoat, and clearcoat systems, electrostatic powder coating, fiberglass gelcoat, marine and composite coatings, and other general industrial finishing applications. Automation helps control spray paths, film build, material delivery, inspection, and operator exposure during the finishing process.

What are the different types of industrial paint?

What does industrial finishing automation include?

Which robotic platforms does GLOBAL use for finishing?

Can robotic finishing systems inspect coating quality?

What applications can robotic coating systems support?

How can automation reduce overspray and material waste?

What support is available after a finishing system is installed?

How do we start a paint or dispense project with GLOBAL?

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

FANUC Authorized System Integrator badge

FANUC Level 5 Authorized System Integrator

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

WBENC certified Women's Business Enterprise badge

WBENC-Certified Women-Owned Business

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

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

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

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

Founded by Former FANUC Engineers icon

Founded by Former FANUC Engineers

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

Trusted by FANUC's Paint Systems Group icon

Trusted by FANUC's Paint Systems Group

FANUC's paint systems group has contracted GLOBAL since its founding for installation, commissioning, programming, process development and service support.

100+ FANUC Paint Projects a Year icon

100+ FANUC Paint Projects a Year

GLOBAL supports more than 100 FANUC paint projects every year.

550+ Paint & Dispense POs Since 2021 icon

550+ Paint & Dispense POs Since 2021

550+ paint and dispense POs delivered since 2021, across 77 plants in 9 countries, from service visits to a complete greenfield paint shop.

147 Paint Projects icon

147 Paint Projects

147 paint process, booth and application-equipment projects delivered since 2021.

400 Automotive OEM Projects icon

400 Automotive OEM Projects

400 projects for internal-combustion automotive OEMs, spanning paint process, sealer commissioning, offline programming, controls conversion and training.

Proven Beyond Automotive icon

Proven Beyond Automotive

Robotic dispense, paint, weld and assembly engineering isn't industry-specific; the same process depth applies to any manufacturer running these processes.

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.

Plan Your Industrial Finishing Automation Project

Share your finishing application and production goals with GLOBAL’s automation team to begin a focused project discussion.

Book a Solutions Discovery Call

To help us assist you faster, please include the reason for your message so the relevant team can reach out as soon as possible.