Company Category: Automated Assembly Machines/Systems

Janus Automation

Heavy material handling automation. Warehouse management systems. Mobile equipment safety. | Janus Automation is a premier supplier of bespoke material handling automation solutions for every industry. Our specialties include: AS/RSs and inventory management systems for heavy material handling, automation of overhead cranes, stacker cranes, and custom heavy-lift AGVs and AMRs, for large products such as metal goods, paper rolls, stamping dies, shipping containers, and more Safety systems for material handling equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and conveyors AI-driven visual inspection systems capable of detecting pedestrians and their proximity to machinery and forklifts, quality verification of products, and classification of emissions Highly intelligent and adaptive Rodeo Warehouse Management and Rodeo Manufacturing Execution Systems for all kinds of products and processes With over 500 engineers and technicians across 5 countries, Janus Automation is able to support projects of any scale, from new builds to retrofits. Consult with Janus Automation for your next material handling project.

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item America

item is the pioneer in building kit systems and digital tools for industrial applications and a global market leader. It has been developing and distributing products and solutions for building machinery, fixtures and plants since 1976. item America was established in 2007, bringing the wide range of aluminum profiles, fasteners, and modular solutions to the American markets from locations in Hagerstown, Maryland and Greenwood, South Carolina The company’s product portfolio comprises more than 4500 high-quality components and innovative software. Together, they simplify the design and construction of factory equipment for production and intralogistics operations all around the world. Applications range from work benches and lean production solutions, through material supply and automation, to robotics and cleanroom applications. item employs more than 1100 members of staff worldwide and works with specialized partners in more than 50 countries. | item is the pioneer and a global market leader in building kit systems for industrial applications. We have been designing and marketing construction solutions for machinery, fixtures and plants since 1976. Today, the item product portfolio includes more than 4,000 high-quality components designed for use in machine bases, workbenches, automation solutions and lean production applications.

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ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with ANFIA (Italian Association of the Automotive Industry) and Autopromotec / AICA (Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association), proudly announces Italy’s dynamic presence at the 2025 AAPEX Show. Representing the heart of Italian excellence in automotive components and garage equipment, the delegation highlights the nation’s ongoing role as a global benchmark in technology, quality, and performance. Visitors can explore the Italian Pavilion at Booth A1061 (Level 2) in the International section, where eight Italian companies will showcase their latest technologies: • DETA Batteries • Errecom • FIAMM • Lopigom • M.E.A.T. & D.O.RI.A. • Metelli – GRAF • Osvat • Vantage Cast Europe | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies,ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency, via its Machines Italia project promotes Italian industrial technology and innovation in partnership with fifteen Italian Machinery-Manufacturing Associations Representing Over 10,000+ Companies | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 79 offices in 65 countries, 5 of which are in the USA (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Huston and Miami) ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion, and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods, and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry out hundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations, and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, through “Invest in Italy”, a project operated with Invitalia. With a motivated and modern organization and a global network of 87 offices in 74 countries, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses in the industrial, consumer goods and services sectors. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. Every year, ITA worldwide offices carry outhundreds of promotional projects and provide personalized services and assistance to thousands of Italian companies. The Italian Trade Agency also assists and supports foreign companies that want to establish or expand business and trade relations with Italian companies or to invest in Italy. The Italian Trade Agency collaborates with Italian Regions, Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Trade Associations and other public and private organizations. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. With a motivated and modern organization and a widespread network of overseas offices, ITA provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training to Italian small and medium-sized businesses. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Using the most modern multi-channel promotion and communication tools, it acts to assert the excellence of Made in Italy in the world. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Government entity supporting the internationalization of Italian enterprises and promoting foreign investment in Italy. Through a global network and advanced communication tools, it provides strategic assistance to SMEs, enhancing the prestige of Made in Italy worldwide. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – the Italian Government Agency supporting Italian companies’ business development abroad and the attraction of foreign investment in Italy, provides information, assistance, consulting, promotion and training services. The Agency reaches out to thousands of US companies and other organizations every year, and the Chicago Office is part of a five office network within the US, supporting many of Italy’s manufacturing machinery sectors, including packaging.Italy is undeniably a world leader of packaging technologies and a hub for innovation, with Italian packaging machinery and materials suppliers offering a wide range of advanced solutions.Italian companies offer some of the most versatile and technologically advanced machines on the market, including customized solutions, providing customers with a unique competitive edge.The Italy pavilion at booth LU-8538 at Pack Expo 2024 will include these leading 18 Italian packaging suppliers.Come see us and explore how Italy can help you expand and move your business forward.ALIMEC SrlMINIPAN SrlBOTTA ECOPACKAGING SrlCROCCO SpADIPRAN ECOPACK SpAGHEZZI & ANNONI SrlGORRERI SrlIMETA SrlITP – INDUSTRIA TERMOPLASTICA PAVESE SpAL.M. SpAPACKINT Chocolate Machines SrlRICCIARELLI SpATECHNOWRAPP SrlTECNO POOL SpATECNOVAP SrlTORQ PACKAGING SrlUNIFILL | The ITA – Italian Trade Agency is an Italian government marketing agency that bridges Italian businesses with international markets and promotes the excellence of the “Made in Italy” brand globally.Italian Packaging OEMs are transforming North American industry challenges into cutting-edge, customized solutions.When you buy Italian equipment you’re entering into a partnership with the world’s most highly skilled engineers and manufacturers. The result is a smarter approach which combines sophisticated technology, flexible and customized solutions, and competitive pricing.Visit the ITALIA Pavilion at SU-32069 and explore how we can help expand and move your business forward with these industry leaders: Agripak, Bellini & Meda, CTI, Foodtech, Ecopack, Erre Enne, Europool, FMT, Innova, IPI, Itatools, Opto Engineering, Packint Chocolate Machines, Pasta Technologies Group, Ricciarelli, Technowrapp, Tecnopool, TMG Impianti, Zanasi, Zancaner. | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), established in 1906, bridges Italian businesses with international markets. Our Houston office exemplifies this mission by focusing on and overseeing economic and business development activities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. We specialize in the following sectors: – Aerospace & Aviation – Agricultural Machinery – Construction Machinery – Glasswork Machinery – Jewelry – Leather Machinery – Oil & Gas Equipment and Machinery – Textile Machinery – Woodworking Machinery For more information about our organization or to connect with any of the Italian companies we represent, please get in touch with us at: houston@ice.it +1 281-888-4288 https://itahouston.com/ | The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), ANFIA – the Italian Association of the Automotive Industry – and AICA, the Italian Garage Equipment Manufacturers Association, are proudly featured here. ITA is the government body driving the global expansion of Italian companies and attracting foreign investment into Italy, operating through a vast network of offices tied to embassies and consulates worldwide. ANFIA has championed Italy’s automotive sector for over a century, representing its members’ interests across technical, economic, and policy domains. AICA serves as the voice of Italy’s renowned garage equipment manufacturers, advocating nationally and internationally for innovation and excellence in the industry. | ITA – Italian Trade Agency is the Governmental agency that supports the business development of our companies abroad and promotes the attraction of foreign investment in Italy. Come visit us at the Italian Pavilion (booth 627) to see the latest in EV technology from the following technologies PODIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES,TECNA, MEVIS S.p.A., SPEA S.p.A., 2A S.p.A., SED srl, XEPICS, LOPIGOM S.p.A.

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Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing

Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in the design and build of custom automation equipment. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the company provides value-added engineering and manufacturing from concept to completion. Isthmus’ expertise includes precision assembly, dispense and fill automation, custom material handling, robotic and vision integration, custom packaging, and inspection systems. Isthmus has extensive experience in the medical, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Isthmus helps our customers demonstrate compliance with industry standards by directing or assisting with validation, documentation, and testing. Our equipment is built to regulatory guidelines, including: • GAMP5 • 21 CFR Part 11, 210, 211, 820 Isthmus Engineering is a worker-owned cooperative. | Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing has been designing and building robust, custom automation equipment in Madison, Wisconsin since 1980. Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing specializes in developing highly engineered automation systems that improve throughput, consistency, and overall manufacturing efficiency. Partnering with customers worldwide, Isthmus delivers fully integrated automation solutions tailored to complex production challenges—ranging from standalone automated stations to complete, multi-line systems. From concept through completion, the team provides value-driven engineering, controls development, and manufacturing expertise backed by decades of hands-on experience. Core capabilities include precision automated assembly, advanced material handling systems, web processing, packaging automation, custom processes, and the integration of robotics, motion control, and machine vision technologies to enable scalable, reliable, and repeatable production.

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IPLUSMOBOT

IPLUSMOBOT is a global leading company in intelligent mobile robots, founded in 2016, with its headquarters in Hangzhou, China. It provides automatic and intelligent robotics, as well as other logistics products and solutions to the manufacturing industry. We are committed to helping enterprises increase production efficiency and safety, and to improving working conditions.

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Infotech Automation Inc

Infotech Automation (headquartered in Switzerland) develops, produces and delivers customized robotic platforms designed to provide assembly solutions for a wide range of products. Our real-time controller system, which has integrated vision utilities and our own application software (VisualMachines™), enables reliable and flexible automation processes. Our engineering teams and suppliers enable us to tackle all types of technical manufacturing challenges. Cleanroom space is valuable, so we use our high-precision Cartesian portal systems to facilitate a variety of manufacturing processes, including pick-and-place assembly, dispensing, sintering, ultra-sonic welding, inspection, kitting, sorting and more. Depending on the customer’s requirements, these processes can be carried out on desktop systems, in production cells, or on production lines. We then optimize our custom designs to fit the smallest possible footprint. Infotech Automation: Thanks to modern innovations and Swiss precision in multifunctional platforms, we can provide highly flexible and precise automation solutions for challenging assemblies to our customers worldwide.

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Hoosier Feeder

At Hoosier Feeder, we design and build custom parts feeding and automation systems that enable reliable, high-speed manufacturing processes. Our solutions singulate, orient, and deliver bulk products in a consistent, controlled flow—providing the critical link between raw components and automated production systems. Each system is engineered for repeatable performance, stable product flow, and long-term operation in demanding industrial environments. We specialize in bulk product handling, part feeding, and product orientation, helping manufacturers and integrators transform randomly oriented parts into a precise, repeatable flow ready for robotic handling, assembly, inspection, and other automated processes. Our systems play a key role in reducing manual intervention, increasing throughput, and improving overall system efficiency in modern automation environments. With in-house engineering and manufacturing, we develop solutions tailored to specific product characteristics, production goals, and facility layouts. Our feeding and conveying systems integrate seamlessly with robotic cells, vision systems, assembly equipment, and other advanced automation technologies—supporting both standalone machines and fully integrated production lines. Product Offerings: • Vibratory Feeder Bowls for precise part singulation and orientation • Centrifugal Feeders for high-speed, gentle product handling • Orienting Conveyors for controlled part positioning and robotic pick • Conveyor Systems for product transfer and system integration • Prefeeders for consistent bulk product supply • Escapements for accurate part release and timing • Robotic Feeding Solutions for automated pick-and-place applications Our systems support everything from straightforward feeding applications to complex, multi-component automation challenges, accommodating a wide range of part sizes, shapes, materials, and production speeds. Automation Solutions For: • Feeding and singulating bulk parts for robotic systems • Orienting components for vision-guided picking • Conveying and transferring products between automation stations • Buffering, laning, and merging product flow within automated lines • Precision part presentation for assembly and inspection processes We serve manufacturers, system integrators, and OEMs across industries including automotive, medical device, consumer products, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Our broad application experience allows us to design systems that meet the demands of high-speed automation, precision assembly, and continuous production environments. Whether supporting a new robotic cell, integrating automation into an existing process, or optimizing system performance, Hoosier Feeder delivers custom feeding and handling solutions built for precision, reliability, and scalable automation. | Hoosier Feeder designs and builds sanitary, food-grade automation for raw and packaged products. Focused on speed, safety, and reliability, our systems orient, singulate, and transport a wide range of food items—including frozen foods and ready-to-eat components. Our offerings include centrifugal feeders, orienting conveyors, food product placement systems, and sanitary conveyors, all built for high-speed operation with hygienic, easy-to-clean designs using 304 stainless steel and FDA-approved materials. | Hoosier Feeder builds sanitary, food-grade orienting automation for baked goods and packaged products. Our systems orient, singulate, and transport with speed and care. Designed for bulk bakery production, our Ultimate Orienting Conveyor improves efficiency by preparing products for packaging or downstream operations. | At Hoosier Feeder, we design and build custom parts feeding and automation systems that singulate, orient, and deliver bulk products in a consistent, controlled flow for integration with downstream equipment. Each system is engineered to support repeatable performance, stable product flow, and long-term operation in demanding production and manufacturing environments.We specialize in bulk product handling, part feeding, and product orientation, helping manufacturers and OEMs transform random parts into an organized, repeatable flow ready for automated processes such as counting, inspection, packaging, assembly, labeling, and product placement. Our systems are designed to improve process consistency, reduce manual handling, and support efficient automation across a wide range of production applications.With in-house engineering and manufacturing, we develop equipment around specific product characteristics, production goals, and facility layouts. Our feeding and conveying systems integrate with packaging machinery, robotic systems, vision inspection, and other downstream automation—supporting both standalone equipment and fully integrated production lines.Product Offerings:Vibratory Feeder Bowls for part singulation and orientationCentrifugal Feeders for high-speed, gentle product handlingOrienting Conveyors for controlled part positioningConveyor Systems for product transfer and line integrationPrefeeders for consistent bulk product supplyEscapements for accurate part release and spacingPouch Handling Systems for automated pouch placementOur systems support everything from straightforward feeding applications to more complex automation challenges, accommodating a wide range of part sizes, shapes, materials, and production speeds.Solutions for:Feeding and Separating bulk parts and productsCounting and Orienting componentsConveying and Product TransferLaning and Merging multiple product streamsProduct Placement for packaging and assembly operationsWe serve manufacturers and OEMs across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, automotive, and consumer goods industries. Our application experience across these markets allows us to design systems that support regulated environments, high-speed production, and continuous operation while maintaining consistent performance.Parts and Service:We provide parts and service support throughout the lifecycle of feeding and conveying systems to support long-term equipment performance and uptime.Maintenance and repair services for feeding and conveying equipmentInstallation support for new systems and equipment upgradesTraining assistance for system operation and routine maintenanceReplacement parts for vibratory and centrifugal feeder systems12-month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the date of shipmentWarranty coverage for outsourced components per original manufacturer policiesWhether supporting a new automation project, expanding an existing production line, or improving system performance, we deliver custom feeding and conveying solutions built for accuracy, consistency, and scalable manufacturing. | Hoosier Feeder specializes in delivering high-quality and efficient feeding, orienting, and conveying solutions. Offering custom-built vibratory feeder bowls, centrifugal feeder bowls, conveyor systems, and more, we take pride in serving industries worldwide with dependable automation equipment.

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Hirose Electric Americas

Hirose develops advanced connector solutions that solve real-world engineering challenges across industries. As a trusted partner in automotive, industrial, robotics, medical, agricultural, and consumer technologies, we drive progress through innovation in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and power efficiency. Our leadership in compact, high-reliability interconnects has made Hirose a preferred choice for many of the world’s most recognizable brands. Backed by over 85 years of engineering expertise and global manufacturing strength, we deliver the performance and durability demanded by next-generation systems while supporting long-term innovation and sustainability. | Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. provides innovative cutting-edge solutions for all your interconnect requirements. With over 85 years of experience, Hirose Electric specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance interconnects serving business segments including Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Electronics and High-Speed, mmWave, Micro Coaxial and Coaxial switches supporting up to 114GHz. Throughout the process, our Hirose engineering and sales teams take great pride in working closely with our customers to exceed their expectations and provide outstanding support during all aspects of our projects together.

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