Automation from Start to Finish for Your Industrial Application with MCE Solutions.
Manufacturers have pushed hard for digital transformation in the form of automation, but the results don’t always match expectations. Research shows nearly 70% of these projects miss their goals and more than 70% fall short of their expected ROI.
The real issue arises when these systems run in isolation. Disparate machines may perform well on their own, but without integration, they create hidden gaps that ripple across the entire production line.
For example, a conveyor might move product at speed, but without barcode verification, errors sneak in. Robots may assemble parts quickly, but if vision systems aren’t watching, defects slip by. Instead of boosting efficiency, these gaps drive up labor costs and increase the risk of factory downtime, not to mention creating safety issues for your workers. What should be streamlined production becomes a patchwork of fixes that never quite deliver the desired results.
With seamless integration, automation can deliver the measurable results found by other companies: over 90% of workers report higher productivity, while companies see an average 22% reduction in operating costs. (Harvard Business Review; Bain).
Manufacturing Automation From Receiving through Shipping
MCE helps manufacturers become more efficient by designing automation that works as one system. From the receiving dock to the shipping door, we integrate conveyors, robotics, sensors, and controls so your operation runs seamlessly. Who can benefit from these automated processes?
- Plant Managers – seeking ROI from automation investments.
- Operations Managers – aiming to reduce labor, improve flow, and cut downtime.
- Manufacturing Engineers – responsible for system design, testing, and inspection.
- Quality Assurance Leaders – focused on defect reduction and compliance.
- Warehouse & Logistics Managers – interested in receiving, handling, and shipping automation.
- Maintenance Managers – needing support, retrofits, and long-term reliability.
- Executives/Owners – looking at strategic ROI and productivity gains.
Automated Warehouse Receiving Process
Automation can provide benefits from the start of the production process. For example, if mistakes happen when raw materials arrive, they impact production all the way down the line. Manual scanning slows your team and often lets errors slip through.
We can help you avoid those problems with:
Conveyor integration that moves parts straight from the dock to staging
Vision and barcode systems that confirm incoming parts match your order
Connections that tie scanning into vendor-managed inventory, so stock stays current
Safety fencing and gates that protect your crew at entry points
With these tools in place, manufacturers can cut down on manual effort. You also gain accurate traceability that keeps your inventory under control. Since we support vendor-managed inventory programs, your most frequently used components stay stocked without anyone having to chase down parts.
Automated Material Handling
Forklifts and carts clog aisles and expose people to risk. They also keep you from reaching the demands of your production schedule.
Our team gives you better options:
- Conveyor line controls that reduce the number of human touchpoints
- AMRs that handle pallet and material transport safely and hands-free
- Robot-based part handling that takes on repetitive pick-and-place work
- Elevated conveyor systems
- Automated pallet magazines and lift systems that stage and deliver parts right when your line needs them
The result is easier movement across your floor and less strain on your people. In one heavy-industry project, we programmed autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to deliver boxes of fasteners from a central crib to production cells. By eliminating manual transport, we reduced injury risks and kept every cell stocked exactly when it needed to be.
Automated Production Line
Manual assembly often brings inconsistency and fatigue. We use robotics and smart controls to make your production and assembly processes faster and more reliable.
That includes:
- Robotic cells for assembly and fastening
- Operator stations designed for comfort and equipped with touchscreens
- Robotic arms with customized end-of-arm tooling
- Collaborative robot systems
- Sensors and encoders that keep each step accurate
- UL-listed panels that unify your entire line
Together, these systems increase throughput while making your operation safer for the people who run it.
Automated Testing and Inspection
Manual inspection slows everything down and still leaves room for mistakes. We build inline systems that make quality part of the process, not an afterthought, decreasing the time from production to shipping and increasing profits.
Our solutions include:
- 2D and 3D vision
- SMAC actuators
- Sorting conveyors
- Data logging tied to IDs
Automation in Action: Faster Cycles, Higher Quality
In one medical manufacturing project, operators had to manually lift tiny springs from a heat-treat furnace and place them into trays. By implementing a vision-guided robot for load-out, tray cycle time dropped by two-thirds.
In another case, vision automation cut inspection time for precision keyboards in half while ensuring every unit met strict standards.
Automated Packing and Shipping
Even after production runs smoothly, errors at pack-out can undo all the prior work. We make sure your products leave correctly and on time.
We do that with:
- Conveyors and AMRs
- Barcode and label checks
- Integrated labeling and packing stations
- Inventory connections for shipping signals
Automating with Confidence: MCE’s Ongoing Support
Automation isn’t something you set up once and forget. It needs to grow and stay reliable as your business changes.
We make sure it does by:
- Sending techs to troubleshoot and handle retrofits
- Training your operators and maintenance staff
- Delivering pre-assembled modules and spares
- Planning upgrades for scalability
When you work with the MCE automation technology group, you don’t just get a system. You get a partner who supports you for the long haul.
From Dock to Door, We’ve Got You Covered
For over 50 years, we’ve helped manufacturers bring every stage of automation under tighter control. Whether you need to move raw materials or automate a delicate assembly, we can make your processes more effective.
You don’t have to settle for piecemeal fixes. With the broad capabilities within MCE, we bring together conveyors, robotic tooling, and heavy-duty actuation to deliver integrated solutions that reduce labor dependency and future-proof your production floor.
Contact us today to explore how we can engineer a start-to-finish automation solution tailored to your operation.