Creative Automation was formed in 1994 when founder Bernd Walter acquired the U.S. material handling division of SIG Automation. With an initial focus on SIG’s gantries and pick and place designs, Creative Automation has since expanded its repertoire to include robots, vision systems, RFID and many other technologies. From our early concentration on material handling with an emphasis on machine tool tending and cell-to-cell transfer, our operation has grown to incorporate conveyors, robots, palletizers, dispensing units, deburring systems and other equipment for industry, with a primary manufacturing facility encompassing 45,000 square feet.

All the while we have built up a strong staff with an experienced management team and highly knowledgeable control and mechanical engineers. And, to put it all together, we have an experienced crew of machine builders and electricians in the shop as well.

Timeline

1994 – Formation of Creative Automation, first located in Plymouth, Michigan. Company acquires assets and accounts of U.S. material handling division of SIG Automation.

1997 – Moves into a new facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

1999 – Introduces TRT vacuum cleaning system to the North American market.

1998 – Integrates first Fanuc robot.

2000 – Becomes a Level 1 integrator for FANUC Robotics.

2007 – Becomes a Level 3 integrator for FANUC Robotics

2008 – Moves into present location in Ypsilanti, Michigan; holds first open house.

2009 – Integrates its first ABB and Denso robots. Offers first dispensing system; establishes China office.

2010 – Offers first deburring system; establishes Mexico office; holds second open house.