Wauseon Machine has officially welcomed
McAlister Design and Automation, LLC to our portfolio.

Learn more about the acquisition.

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Prototype to Production: Choosing a Full-Service Precision Machining Partner

By Wauseon Machine Jun 16, 2022 1:59:30 PM Machining

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Finding the right partner for large or complex precision machining projects can be challenging. Many precision machining shops are either priced too high, have long lead times, only cover part of the process, or lack the capabilities to scale up for mass production.

Ultimately, you need a partner that can do it all, from initial prototype to large-scale production. This is especially important for projects that require multiple machine types or parts.

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Wauseon Machine to demonstrate its latest automation technology at Automate 2022

By Wauseon Machine May 31, 2022 9:35:08 AM Automation, News

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Join WM leadership at booth #3318, June 6-9 in Detroit, Michigan, to experience its pre-engineered modular automation platform, Industry 4.0 real-time cell monitoring, a collaborative robot mounted on an AMR and more.

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Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing Acquires McAlister Design to Expand its Robotic Automation Capabilities and Footprint

By Wauseon Machine Feb 11, 2022 10:42:30 AM Automation, Robotics, Manufacturing

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The South Carolina robotics integrator doubles Wauseon Machine's automation bandwidth

Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing, Inc. (Wauseon Machine), a provider of robotics automation, tube fabrication equipment, and build-to-print precision machined parts, is pleased to announce it has acquired McAlister Design and Automation LLC (McAlister Design) of Greenville, SC, to further Wauseon Machine’s aim of creating comprehensive automation solutions to meet the needs of customers, both current and future. This acquisition is a springboard for Wauseon Machine’s ambitious growth plans to make its automation capabilities and services available in more regions of the country.

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Planning for 2022: How to Approach People & Planning for a Lucrative Automation Integration

By Wauseon Machine Dec 15, 2021 2:53:04 PM Automation

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For an investment in automation to be worthwhile and profitable, there’s a particular way to approach the process that involves smart decisions and strategic moves. Whether a manufacturing executive follows this wisdom has a direct impact on their ability to integrate automation solutions that enable the company to perform better, faster, more inexpensively and with greater value to both consumers and investors.

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Performing an Automation Audit: Indispensable Insights for Manufacturing Executives

By Wauseon Machine Nov 30, 2021 8:15:00 AM Automation, Manufacturing

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As executives increasingly comprehend the business value inherent in automated solutions for manufacturing, distribution and other related operations, it becomes clearer that automation is more of a “must-have” than a “nice-to-have” for profitability. Just because executives put forth the investment and effort to integrate manufacturing automation, that doesn’t mean they always do so strategically—even though the strategy piece can actually mean the difference between a successful automation implementation and one that fails to align with the company’s core business goals. 

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Bottom-Line Benefits Manufacturing Executives Reap from Investing in Automation

By Wauseon Machine Nov 16, 2021 8:15:00 AM Automation, Robotics, Manufacturing

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Automation has been a staple in various factory settings for decades. And since the beginnings of industrial automation, there’s been a major shift in both technology and affordability. 

But for some manufacturing executives, there remains a perception that the expense and risk of implementing automation is simply too much to be practical or worthwhile. The problem with this assumption is that it fails to acknowledge the immense profitability an investment in automation reaps for businesses of many types and sizes.  

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Risk Mitigation for Executives: Addressing Your Worst Fears About Automation Integration

By Wauseon Machine Jun 29, 2021 8:44:32 AM Automation, Integration

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No executive wants to think about the daunting possibility of experiencing an unsuccessful automation integration. When there’s so much time and money on the line, it’s paramount that the company’s investment in automated solutions performs according to expectations. Otherwise, you just might end up with nothing to show for your efforts but an unfortunate hike to the unemployment line.

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What Every Manufacturing Executive Should Know About Automation’s Impact on Key Business Results

By Wauseon Machine May 25, 2021 8:45:00 AM Automation, Manufacturing

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Technology is everywhere. When it comes to staples in your life like your smartphone, your TV, or your car computer, the tangible gains are obvious and immediate. When you’re talking about the business of manufacturing, however, there’s likely to be more ambiguity about whether technology is worthwhile. In other words, what can it actually do for the company’s bottom line?

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Myth vs. Truth: Do You Really Need to Hire an Automation Integrator?

By Wauseon Machine Apr 29, 2021 9:33:16 AM Automation, Manufacturing

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When you’ve realized that automation can transform your business outcomes in some pretty significant ways, the logical next step is to consider how your organization will be most successful in terms of putting an effective automation plan into motion. The topic of leveraging internal resources versus partnering with a professional automation integrator is bound to surface. Because of this, it’s essential to have the most accurate information at your disposal so you don’t make unreliable assumptions in the decision-making process.

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5 Ways a Successful Manufacturing Automation Integration & Rollout Improves Business Outcomes

By Wauseon Machine Apr 9, 2021 7:45:00 AM Automation, Manufacturing

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Manufacturing automation has been permeating the very fabric of the industry for quite some time now, evolving not only company operations, but also potential capabilities and the workforce as a whole. Applications in both fixed automation and robotics have the power to bring immense value to organizations that embrace the significance of automated solutions. While many manufacturing executives understand this concept in theory, there are those that question whether a specific integration project can actually improve their business. 

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