Mechatronic Solutions has secured £1.5m of new orders to supply assembly systems for new machines, self-administering drugs and a robotic sensory test facility. This will see the company hit £7m in annual sales in 2018 and underlines industry’s growing the integration of Industry 4.0 into its manufacturing processes.
To mark its big birthday, the firm hosted an open day to give customers and suppliers the opportunity to gain an insight into its different solutions, including the standardised robotic platform from sister division Robopod.
“When we established Mechatronic Solutions in 1988, we set out with a passion for developing advanced technologies that would make a real difference to our clients,” explained founder Richard Evans.
“We started on day one with a ‘right first time’ philosophy, which still underpins our thinking and development, ensuring high standards and an efficient approach to automation and new solutions for Smart Factories.”
He continued: “The transformation over 30 years has been remarkable. We’ve gone from a small start-up to a firm supplying blue chip companies in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Malaysia, working with big names including Rolls-Royce, Accord Healthcare and IAC.”
Live demonstrations included the opportunity to see AIV (autonomous intelligent vehicles) working as an interactive robotic fleet, plus digital twinning and data collection.
Special guests at the open day included Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, who congratulated the company on its 30th anniversary.
Richard concluded: “30 years in business – including the global recession of 2009 – is some achievement and our staff have played a crucial role in our development. The plan now is to maximise our global reputation and lay the foundations for another three decades of success.”
