Automation Concepts
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Automation & Assembly Systems
Automation & Assembly Systems
Automation & Assembly Systems
Engineering automation that improves production performance.
GilMan Engineering develops automation and assembly systems that reduce manual operations, improve production consistency and support higher manufacturing throughput.
Whether the objective is assembly, material transfer, robotic integration or production automation, every system is engineered around the customer's manufacturing process.
Production challenges
Automation should solve production problems, not create new ones.
Practical automation starts with the production problem, the manufacturing process, and the required improvement.
- 01Manual assembly is too slow.
- 02Labour costs continue increasing.
- 03Production varies between operators.
- 04Cycle times are inconsistent.
- 05Quality depends on manual work.
- 06Operators perform repetitive tasks.
- 07Production needs higher throughput.
- 08Products require automated handling.
- 09Several operations should become one automated process.
- 10Manufacturing requires better consistency.
Why this happens
Growing production often demands smarter automation.
- Production volume has increased.
- Manual processes have reached their limit.
- Existing equipment lacks flexibility.
- Multiple operations remain disconnected.
- Automation was never considered during earlier production.
- Operator fatigue affects quality.
- Material flow creates bottlenecks.
- Production requires better repeatability.
PROCESS / FLOW / OUTPUT
Automation defined by the real manufacturing process.
How GilMan helps
Engineering automation around your manufacturing process.
GilMan Engineering studies the manufacturing process, defines the required automation functions, and develops integrated production equipment around practical operating needs.
Assembly System Design
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Material Flow Planning
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Production Cell Development
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Robotic Integration Support
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Conveyor Integration
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Machine Layout Development
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Mechanical Automation Design
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Safety Concept Development
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Manufacturing Documentation
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Supplier Coordination
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
Build Support
Practical automation engineering aligned with the process, operators, material flow, and production target.
What you receive
Engineering deliverables ready for automation development and integration.
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OUTPUT 01
Automation Requirement Specification
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 02
Automation Concept
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 03
Production Cell Layout
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 04
Mechanical CAD Assembly
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 05
Manufacturing Drawings
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 06
Assembly Documentation
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 07
Automation Integration Package
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 08
Supplier Documentation
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
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OUTPUT 09
Engineering Build Package
Clear engineering information prepared for the next automation-development, integration, or build stage.
Typical applications
Automation and assembly systems for practical production operations.
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Assembly Cells
02
Robotic Workstations
03
Pick-and-Place Systems
04
Conveyor Integration
05
Packaging Systems
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Automated Inspection
07
Transfer Stations
08
Production Cells
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Material Handling
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Semi-Automatic Assembly
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Fully Automatic Production
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Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Automation development process
A structured path from manufacturing process to production improvement.
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Study Manufacturing Process
2
Identify Automation Opportunities
3
Develop Automation Concept
4
Mechanical System Design
5
Prepare Manufacturing Documentation
6
Support Build & Integration
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Production Improvement
Engineering capabilities
The engineering disciplines required to develop dependable automation systems.
CONCEPT
Automation Concepts
- ✓ Functional Analysis
- ✓ Process Flow
- ✓ Automation Architecture
- ✓ Feasibility
DESIGN
Mechanical Automation Design
- ✓ Frames
- ✓ Mechanisms
- ✓ Motion Systems
- ✓ Machine Layout
INTEGRATE
Production Integration
- ✓ Conveyor Systems
- ✓ Robot Interfaces
- ✓ Material Flow
- ✓ Assembly Stations
BUILD
Manufacturing Support
- ✓ Manufacturing Drawings
- ✓ Supplier Packages
- ✓ Engineering Reviews
- ✓ Build Support
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions about automation and assembly systems.
What types of automation systems do you design?
We design assembly cells, robotic workstations, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, transfer stations, automated inspection equipment, and integrated production cells.
Can you automate an existing manual process?
Yes. We study the existing process, operator tasks, product interfaces, cycle time, quality needs, and material flow before developing an automation concept.
Can you integrate conveyors and robots?
Yes. We develop the mechanical layouts, interfaces, guarding, product handling, and integration requirements for conveyors and robots.
Can you work with our controls supplier?
Yes. We coordinate mechanical interfaces, operating requirements, safety concepts, and design information with your controls supplier.
Can you improve an existing automation system?
Yes. We can review bottlenecks, mechanisms, layouts, access, material flow, and production performance to define practical improvements.
Can you prepare manufacturing documentation?
Yes. We prepare mechanical CAD assemblies, manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation, supplier packages, and engineering build information.
Can you support equipment builders?
Yes. We coordinate engineering information, answer build questions, review changes, and support equipment manufacture and integration.
Can automation be introduced in stages?
Yes. A system can be planned as phased production cells or modules so automation can be introduced around production priorities and available investment.
Ready to automate your manufacturing process?
Tell us about your production process, current bottlenecks and automation goals. GilMan Engineering can help engineer the right automation solution.