Ahaus Tool & Engineering :: Controls & Robotics & Advanced Automation Services

Ahaus Tool and Engineering (also known as Ahaus Advanced Automation) is an 80-year-old, family-owned custom automation and engineering company headquartered in Richmond, Indiana. Founded in 1946 by William Ahaus, the company has grown from a small garage operation into a full-service manufacturer with a 74,000 sq. ft. facility and nearly 100 employees. Ahaus specializes in designing and building turnkey automation solutions for manufacturers across automotive, medical device, aerospace, agriculture, energy, heavy truck, and consumer products industries. The company has completed more than 2,300 projects and emphasizes collaborative engineering, long-term support, and solutions that range from simple workholding fixtures to complex, fully integrated robotic systems.

Ahaus’s robot-based offerings fall under its Controls and Robotics and Advanced Automation services. The company designs and integrates custom robotic systems for assembly, part handling, joining/crimping, bearing insertion, material removal, testing, and process automation. These solutions often incorporate robotics alongside servo presses, vision systems, conveyors, feeders, and laser marking equipment. Ahaus provides complete in-house engineering for mechanical design, controls programming (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), and post-sale service. The firm also builds highly specialized automation for the medical industry, including equipment for manufacturing and testing artificial joints, heart valve components, surgical devices, and radiation therapy compensators. In addition to robotics and automation, Ahaus offers complementary services in precision workholding, custom machining, and engineering design.

The company is known for its apprenticeship program, strong community involvement, and focus on helping manufacturers decide when and how to implement automation. It positions itself as a long-term partner that delivers complete solutions—from concept and documentation through installation and ongoing support.