Company Category: material

Direct Conveyors

Direct Conveyors designs and builds precision-engineered low-profile conveyor systems and modular conveyance solutions for manufacturers and system integrators. From standard 48 and 74 Series conveyors to custom timing belt, flat belt, chain, and modular plastic belt conveyors, we help you move parts reliably through assembly, inspection, packaging, and automated workcells. Our team combines in-house design and manufacturing with fast turnaround, practical customization, and responsive support, so you can keep projects on schedule and lines running smoothly. At Automate 2026, stop by Booth 32000 to see how our conveyor platforms integrate into real-world automation. We support a wide range of applications, including palletized assembly and AMR top modules. Ask us about AMR-ready conveyors and toppers, lifts, risers, and stations that can be tailored to your payload, transfer method, and footprint. Controls are flexible, with options that are controls-agnostic or built with integrated control strategies through our partners. If you are looking to standardize pallet flow, our pallet tool system conveyance approach pairs practical customization with scalable modules, so you can build transport, buffer, transfer, lift/locate, rotate, curve, and elevator functions into a cohesive system. Whether you need a fast-turn standard conveyor or a custom solution that fits a tight workcell, we focus on durability, precision, and seamless integration. Bring your layout, part, or process challenge and talk with our team about improving throughput, reducing downtime, and simplifying maintenance. We will help you identify the right conveyor style, belt or chain technology, and integration approach for your line. See you in Chicago, June 22 to 25.

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DieQua Corporation

DieQua Corporation is a US owned manufacturer and supplier offering not only the greatest variety of gearboxes, speed reducers, and connecting components, but also the expertise and experience to help select and specify the appropriate technology for each individual power transmission or motion control application. It’s through our consultative approach that we are most helpful to our customers in finding the best design solutions. Our focus has always been to provide products that offer the highest quality, the most unique designs, the most reliable performance, along with superior value. We also offer custom product modifications and complete design solutions for virtually any application.

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DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain brings together exceptional strategic and operational capabilities through a disciplined approach to operations and deep industry expertise. The world’s largest 3PL delivers predictability and flexibility to drive business results for its customers through unparalleled scale and dedicated focus on continuous innovation. | Growth Without BoundariesCompanies are continually searching for growth through differentiation, new channels and cost competitiveness. DHL Supply Chain can help achieve these goals through our tailored packaging solutions to get your product to market in the most saleable format while reducing time, touches, cost, and carbon emissions. Our packaging services include planning, sourcing, and procurement of packaging materials, along with primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for customers across industries including Consumer, Life Sciences & Healthcare, eCommerce, Retail, Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Automotive-Mobility. Together, we can partner to enhance your competitive advantage.

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DFD Loaders

DFD Loaders is the exclusive U.S. master distributor of Schäffer construction equipment, featuring ultra-compact, compact, and telescopic articulating wheel loaders ranging from 25 to 204 hp. Characterized by its superior German engineering, Schäffer has been a world leader for almost 70 years and is trusted in nearly 50 countries. Currently, DFD Loaders aims to broaden Schäffer’s U.S. presence, actively inviting dynamic equipment retailers to become part of its growing dealer community and promote this renowned brand. | DFD Loaders is the exclusive U.S. importer and distributor of Schäffer construction equipment. Featuring compact, electric, and telescopic articulated wheel loaders ranging from 25 – 204 hp, the product line is characterized by superior German engineering and more than 65 years of state-of-the-art innovation.

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DEVELOP LLC

DEVELOP designs, engineers, builds, and installs custom automation systems from a single facility in Verona, Wisconsin. As a FANUC Authorized System Integrator, we deliver robotic packaging and palletizing, pick and place, machine tending, automated assembly, adhesive dispensing, and complete custom machine builds — all under one roof with no vendor handoffs. Every project follows our structured stage-gate process with built-in design reviews, factory acceptance testing with your parts, and full commissioning on your floor. Start with our Automation Assessment: a hands-on, on-site engagement that delivers ROI analysis, constraint mapping, and an implementation roadmap with real numbers. Assessment fees are credited toward your build. Stop by our booth to talk through your operation with an automation engineer. | DEVELOP LLC Automation for Packaging, Palletizing, Case Erecting, and Labeling DEVELOP partners with manufacturers to engineer automation that eliminates manual work and scales production with confidence. We design and build custom and semi-custom systems for case packing, palletizing, labeling, case erecting, and end-of-line automation—all tailored to your product flow, packaging format, and facility constraints. From standalone modules to fully integrated lines, our solutions include: Semi-custom case packers built for your product size and throughput High-density case packing and palletizing systems to maximize floor space and line efficiency Modular Robot Systems (MRS) that combine no-code pallet setup, labeling, and pattern flexibility Conveyor integration, QC inspection, and ERP-ready data outputs Our systems are built for speed, reliability, and ease of use—empowering technicians, not engineers, to run and adjust your equipment. With DEVELOP, you get hands-off automation that runs smoothly and delivers ROI from day one. If you’re facing labor shortages, packing inefficiencies, or production bottlenecks, we can help you automate with confidence. Let’s talk at EATS. | DEVELOP’s engineers, manufacturing experts, and project managers are adept at growing client businesses through high-efficiency turnkey automation. From concept to completion, DEVELOP covers 360° of the integration process, backing your results with a proprietary single-source guarantee. In turn, you can focus less on repetitive tasks and more on the most profitable aspects of your manufacturing business. | Custom Machine Builder.

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Detectamet Detectable Products

Detectamet is the world leader in the design and production of quality metal and X-ray detectable tools and equipment – perfect for minimising foreign matter contamination risk in processing environments. Detectamet has the largest range of detectable products, and their product range includes: stick pens, retractable pens, markers, bouffant caps, nitrile gloves, scoops, scrapers, zip ties, labels, cleaning & engineering equipment. Detectamet also manufacture & supply metal & X-ray detector test calibration pieces. | Detectamet is the Global leader in the design and production of metal detectable and X-ray visible products. Our detectable materials are designed to reduce the risk of foreign matter contamination in facilities such as food factories, pharmaceutical factories and processing environments. Detectamet has the biggest inventory of detectable products in the world and the company produces them within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificated management systems. | Detectamet is the world leader in the design and production of metal and X-ray detectable products. Our detectable materials are designed to reduce the risk of foreign matter contamination in facilities such as food factories, pharmaceutical factories and processing environments. Detectamet has the biggest inventory of detectable products in the world and the company produces them within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificated management systems. | Detectamet: Innovating Safety, Enhancing ProductivityDetectamet is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of metal detectable and X-ray visible products. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to developing innovative solutions that improve safety standards across industries where contamination control is critical, such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and packaging.Our Products Our extensive product range includes everyday essentials that prevent foreign object contamination, offering businesses peace of mind when it comes to food and product safety. We specialize in tools and equipment that are metal detectable, X-ray visible, and easy to identify, even in the most demanding environments. From detectable writing instruments and PPE to scoops, scrapers, and Band-Aids, each item is designed with functionality and safety in mind. Our products help reduce the risk of contamination, ensure compliance with strict industry standards, and ultimately protect both brands and consumers.Quality and Innovation At Detectamet, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our products are rigorously tested to meet the highest standards, ensuring durability and reliability in challenging conditions. We continually invest in research and development to innovate and expand our product line, responding to the ever-evolving needs of the industries we serve. Whether you’re looking for customized solutions or large-scale orders, we offer unparalleled expertise and service.Global Reach, Local Service With offices and distribution centers across multiple continents, Detectamet serves a worldwide customer base. Despite our global footprint, we maintain a personal approach to customer service, working closely with clients to tailor solutions to their specific operational needs. Whether you’re a small-scale food manufacturer or a multinational pharmaceutical company, our team is dedicated to delivering the best detectable solutions on the market.Our Commitment to Safety We understand the critical importance of maintaining a contamination-free production environment. Our metal detectable and X-ray visible products are designed to be easily found by detection systems, reducing the risk of foreign objects entering the production process. This commitment to safety extends beyond the products themselves – we also provide expert advice on best practices for implementing detection systems and ensuring compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP and BRCGS.Sustainability Initiatives Detectamet is dedicated to sustainability. Our efforts include using recycled materials in our products where possible and implementing energy-efficient practices in our manufacturing processes. We’re constantly seeking ways to reduce our environmental footprint, ensuring that our growth is aligned with the principles of responsible production and consumption.Tailored Solutions for Diverse Industries While our roots lie in the food and beverage sector, Detectamet products are trusted across a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, packaging, cosmetics, and more. Our flexible approach allows us to cater to businesses of all sizes, from local artisans to global enterprises. We offer both standard products and custom-designed solutions to meet the specific needs of each client.

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DESTACO

DESTACO is a premier global leader in high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. Founded in 1915 as the Detroit Stamping Company, we fundamentally revolutionized manufacturing in 1936 by inventing the world’s first manual toggle clamp. Today, we build on that century-long heritage of engineering excellence to help manufacturers worldwide optimize productivity, ensure absolute precision, and eliminate costly downtime. Our comprehensive product portfolio is uniquely designed to handle, hold, and position materials with exacting accuracy. We continue to set the industry standard with robust manual and pneumatic clamping solutions built for the harshest environments. In the realm of automated motion, our agile End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), precision grippers, and CAMCO® rotary indexers are engineered to seamlessly integrate into high-speed production lines and complex robotic systems. To meet the demands of Industry 4.0, we are continuously innovating next-generation solutions, such as programmable electric grippers that eliminate pneumatic infrastructure entirely. Additionally, our Central Research Laboratories (CRL) brand provides highly secure remote handling equipment for the nuclear and pharmaceutical sectors. DESTACO solutions are trusted across highly diverse markets. Whether framing heavy automotive chassis, assembling delicate medical devices, positioning massive aerospace payloads, or accelerating throughput in packaging facilities, our technology consistently delivers reliable performance. When off-the-shelf products aren’t enough, our application engineers consult directly with clients to design customized, application-specific solutions. With engineering centers and manufacturing facilities strategically located across North America, Europe, and Asia, DESTACO offers the vast resources of a global enterprise matched with the highly responsive support of a local partner. As the industrial landscape rapidly evolves toward greater automation and intelligence, we remain dedicated to anticipating our customers’ needs and engineering the precise solutions that will drive the factories of the future. | ACE Controls is a leading innovator in deceleration, motion control, and vibration isolation technology. The company engineers shock absorbers, gas springs, and vibration control solutions for automotive, robotics, material-handling, packaging, steel, machine tool, lumber, medical, and other industries. Its global customer service network includes offices in England, Germany, and Japan with distributors in more than 110 cities in 35 countries. | DESTACO, a Stabilus expert brand, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. DESTACO serves customers in a variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Built on a legacy of over 100 years, it offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, End Effectors, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.

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Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS)

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), founded in 1982, is a brand-agnostic systems integrator that provides custom full-scale warehouse designs and software solutions. DCS is based in Franklin, Tennessee, and utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to help our customers deliver on time. | DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs. We’ve built a reputation for delivering challenging projects on time and offering turnkey solutions for the clients we serve. | Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), founded in 1982 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, is a brand-agnostic systems integrator specializing in custom, full-scale warehouse design and software solutions. Through a comprehensive approach that includes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation, and ongoing client support, DCS helps customers optimize operations and deliver results on time. Our core services include Consulting, Design, and Warehouse Execution Systems (WES).

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