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Machine Tending Automation

Boost efficiency, consistency, and safety with McIver Engineering & Controls’ machine tending automation. From robotic to semi-automatic solutions, we design systems that reduce downtime and improve part quality.
Smarter Machine Tending

Lean Semi Automatic and
Robotic Automation Solutions

McIver Engineering & Controls designs machine tending systems that blend operator skill with advanced robotics to improve efficiency, safety, and part quality.
Lean Machine Tending Automation for Modern Manufacturing

McIver Engineering & Controls delivers lean semi-automatic machine tending automation solutions that combine operator expertise with advanced robotics for safer, faster, and more precise production. Designed to reduce downtime, improve part quality, and enhance efficiency, our solutions bring measurable results across industries. Partner with an automation engineering company trusted for innovation and reliability.

Industrial Automation with Robotic Machine Tending
McIver Engineering & Controls designs robotic machine tending automation solutions that improve productivity, precision, and safety across manufacturing environments. By integrating FANUC and other leading robotic technologies, we deliver reliable systems that reduce downtime, optimize part handling, and maximize equipment utilization. As a trusted automation engineering company, we provide scalable solutions built for long-term performance.

Machine Tending Automation

At McIver Engineering & Controls, our machine tending automation solutions bring measurable efficiency, repeatability, and safety to manufacturing operations. By replacing manual loading and unloading of CNC machines, injection molders, stamping presses, and other equipment, we deliver reliable robotic or lean semi-automatic systems that balance automation with human oversight.

Whether your focus is high-volume machining or low-mix custom fabrication, our solutions reduce downtime, improve quality, and minimize worker risk while supporting continuous improvement across your production floor.

The Benefits of Machine Tending Automation

  • Improved worker safety by reducing exposure to repetitive or hazardous tasks
  • Reduced labor costs and greater workforce efficiency
  • Consistent part quality with precise and repeatable handling
  • Lower machine idle time and higher utilization
  • Scalable systems that adapt to changing production demands

Partner with McIver Engineering & Controls​

From design and simulation to installation and long-term service, we provide complete support for your automation journey. All systems are engineered to meet stringent safety and quality standards, ensuring dependable performance for years to come.

Ready to take the next step? Contact McIver Engineering & Controls today to request a quote or call 262-783-9912 to speak with a machine tending specialist.

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is machine tending automation?
Machine tending automation uses robotic automation to load and unload parts from CNC machines, injection molding equipment, stamping presses, and other production machinery. As industrial automation experts, McIver Engineering & Controls designs solutions that increase productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve safety, while integrating seamlessly with your industrial control panel and plant systems.
Our machine tending automation solutions deliver: increased output, improved quality, reduced labor costs, enhanced safety, and better data tracking.
Yes. Our engineering team specializes in industrial automation integration, ensuring your machine-tending automation system works seamlessly with your existing machines, conveyors, safety systems, and UL 508A-certified control panels, whether you require a retrofit or a new installation.
An industrial control panel is the command center for your automation system, housing the PLCs, drives, and safety components that control your robot and machinery. As a UL508a-certified panel shop, McIver Engineering & Controls designs and builds control panels that ensure your machine-tending automation operates reliably, safely, and in compliance with industry standards.
Our solutions serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, metalworking, plastics, aerospace, and general industrial manufacturing.
We begin with a detailed process analysis, identifying opportunities to improve cycle time, reduce waste, and increase throughput. Then, our team designs a tailored industrial automation solution, engineers the supporting industrial control panel, and integrates everything into your workflow, providing a turnkey system from concept to commissioning.

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Whether you need robotic palletizing, control panels, or full-scale automation, McIver Engineering & Controls provides turnkey systems that deliver measurable success.

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