Custom Solutions
Areas of Expertise
Northfield Automation is one the country’s most knowledgeable firms in the area of precise handling of thin and delicate materials in both roll form and in sheet/piece part form. Our customers look to us as the experts in understanding what it takes to automate their processes and we deliver on that expectation with high customer service, dedicated support, technical assistance and engineering expertise.
Our expertise lies primarily within three areas
- Material knowledge
- Customer processes
- Web and thin material handling processes
Process Development
Converting a laboratory or prototype process into a production automated line is no small undertaking. Many times, our clients are experts in the specific sheet-based, low volume product/process, but they need assistance automating the process into a reel-to-reel line. Complicating matters is that the materials will behave differently in web form, introducing stresses and material variabilities that aren’t present in sheet form.
We will work with our clients to cooperatively develop the process with them, giving them the guidance and knowledge to help them transition to production levels.
Equipment Definition
Our experience in precision reel-to-reel processes is at your full disposal. We are familiar with almost all types and styles of reel-based equipment and accompanying platforms. We will engage with you during your process definition phase to help you identify, specify, and select automation systems and sub-systems so that you don’t end up with equipment that can’t do the job.
Count on us to provide you with the knowledge you need to make decisions on what types of equipment are available, what equipment vendors can fill your need, and what production lines will get the job done.