From supplier of components to supplier of integrated systems for automated processes

Aerotech, a manufacturer of high-performance positioning and movement systems, is increasingly devoting itself to supplying precision automated systems, guaranteeing customers 360-degree support. Aerotech not only supplies components suitable for particularly difficult operating conditions and sophisticated applications, but increasingly acts as a builder of automated systems for industry-specific applications. Customers can choose individual components, systems subsystems and fully integrated systems.

Since 1970, Aerotech has provided standard product solutions such as motors, drives, controllers and positioning and motion tables. The subsystems designed specifically for customers include positioning and movement systems on granite structures and isolators towards external vibrations, as well as measuring systems. Integrated systems are almost turnkey machines, developed by working closely with customers to create an automated process. These include not only an Aerotech control platform, but also the integration of tables for automated movement and positioning, process instrumentation, safety elements and custom software.

“In recent years we have worked closely with customers in a wide range of industries, and have increasingly moved into the field of process automation,” said Simon Smith, European director of Aerotech. “As a builder of automation systems, we support manufacturing companies to optimally automate their process.” The company also wants to support companies that are creating, expanding or modernizing production. “Especially in the semiconductor and electronics industries, many companies lack neither the staff nor the manufacturing capacity to develop mechanics and control systems in parallel,” continues Simon Smith. Furthermore, the solutions are becoming more and more intelligent and complex, so that a single company can no longer master all stages of implementation. As a result, the supplier’s know-how becomes more and more important. “And this is where our real work as a builder of automated systems begins: We offer detailed advice on integration, at the end of which the delivery of individual components takes place, the creation of a subsystem that can be integrated with continuity, or a fully automated solution. The range of our services offered is completed by training on use, in addition to general training, and assistance. ” And this is where our real work as a builder of automated systems begins: We offer detailed advice on integration, at the end of which the delivery of individual components takes place, the creation of a subsystem that can be seamlessly integrated. , or a fully automated solution. Training on use, in addition to general training, and assistance complete the range of our services. ” And this is where our real work as a builder of automated systems begins: We offer detailed advice on integration, at the end of which the delivery of individual components takes place, the creation of a subsystem that can be seamlessly integrated. , or a fully automated solution. Training on use, in addition to general training, and assistance complete the range of our services. “

From electronic production to that of medical devices up to additive manufacturing

Aerotech has a high level of vertical integration, especially for drives and control elements. As far as mechanics are concerned, Aerotech can also supply partially integrated systems, which the customer only has to complete. If, for example, a granite system is required for the machine, Aerotech will tailor it to the customer. The user then, according to his needs, can add additional parts necessary for the process, such as sensors and laser systems. As a single point of reference for surface metrology, Aerotech ensures the integration of measurement systems with positioning systems. This allows, for example, to provide an ideal solution if a user needs to measure samples of large surfaces that go beyond the range of the