Automation

Manufacturers are under intense competitive pressure to streamline processes, lower production costs, customize products, increase productivity, reduce downtime, minimize maintenance costs, improve product quality and implement good manufacturing practices to cite a few. In addition to these pressures, there is the requirement to generate profits – an increasingly difficult task.

Manufacturers are turning to automation to deal with these pressures. By enhancing operation effectiveness and efficiency, automation helps manufacturers satisfy the demands of the marketplace, maintain their competitive edge, and earn profits. At APS, our employees are focused on a single goal: to provide our customers with innovative services and solutions that enable them to run successful businesses.

Each of our customers is distinctive - and APS' automation solutions are as varied as their needs. At APS, we can draw on an exceptional diversity of innovative ideas, and technologies to provide you with complete solutions. Since 1986, APS has successfully completed more than 2,000 projects in the areas of: batch and process control, machine and motion control, and material handling control. APS' batch control solution focuses on the specific needs of companies implementing process and batch control systems. We focus on recipe management, equipment utilization, yield, and product quality. Our S88.01-compliant batch management solutions are capable of meeting your most challenging batch manufacturing needs.

APS can also help you with machine and motion control challenges. Our process control solutions have helped manufacturing companies gain better control of the following operations; stamping, web-tension control, palletizing, pick-and-place robotics, packaging, injection molding, and fillers to cite a few.

APS is also positioned to help you meet your customer's delivery requirements more efficiently. Our sortation solutions have optimized material handling operations in a number of areas including: baggage, courier operations, distribution centers, cargo handling, and finished goods warehousing. From floor conveyors to high-speed sortation systems, APS has applied automation technology in a variety of arenas.

APS' automation solutions are designed to support mixed vendor environments and we leverage open systems technology for complete interoperability as much as possible. We pick and choose products to automate the process seamlessly and without significant engineering. This reduces your overall maintenance and support costs.