Edgewater Automation :: Robotics, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Automated Testing, Data Acquisition & Software Systems

Edgewater Automation is a leading ISO 9001:2015-certified American designer and builder of custom advanced automation equipment and systems. Founded in 2001 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. It has grown from a small five-person operation into a major integrator with more than 200 employees and over 250,000 square feet of combined manufacturing and integration space across multiple facilities in Michigan and South Carolina. Edgewater Automation specializes in turnkey automation solutions that incorporate robotics, machine vision, motion control, automated testing, data acquisition, and software systems. It serves a diverse range of industries including automotive and transportation, consumer packaged goods, electronics and battery manufacturing, general manufacturing, life sciences, and logistics. The company emphasizes problem-solving, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and long-term customer partnerships, with the majority of its business coming from repeat clients.

The company’s robot-based products and competencies center heavily on robotic assembly systems, robotic material handling, and robotic integration for complex manufacturing processes. Edgewater Automation is a Certified Robot Integrator (CRI) by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and a Level III Authorized System Integrator (ASI) for FANUC robotics. Its robotic solutions include fully automated work cells for assembly, welding (MIG, TIG, ultrasonic, laser, resistance), pressing (servo, hydraulic, pneumatic), torquing, select-fit assembly, and quality verification. These systems frequently combine industrial robots with advanced machine vision for guidance, inspection, kitting, and defect detection, as well as 2D/3D laser scanning and barcode reading for traceability and statistical process control.

Real-world applications highlighted by the company include adaptive robot assembly work cells that automatically compensate for manufacturing and shipping tolerance variations. In material handling, Edgewater Automation designs and integrates robotic systems alongside autonomous mobile robots, conveyor systems, and automated guided vehicles to move, store, and control products from production through warehousing and distribution. Test and inspection systems often incorporate robotic loading/unloading with in-process measurement, leak testing, flow analysis, and end-of-line verification. The company also provides full data acquisition and Industry 4.0 integration so that robotic cells feed real-time performance data into enterprise systems for improved efficiency and predictive maintenance.

In addition to its robotics focus, Edgewater Automation maintains an in-house fabrication, machining, and contract manufacturing division that supports rapid prototyping and production of custom components for its automation projects. This vertical integration gives the company greater control over quality, cost, and lead times. It offers comprehensive services from initial feasibility studies and concept design through build, installation, training, documentation, spare parts support, and ongoing field service.

Edgewater Automation differentiates itself through deep application expertise, a strong partner ecosystem (including FANUC, Rockwell Automation, and Cognex), and a commitment to workforce development via apprenticeships and internships. Its facilities are strategically located to serve customers across North America, with a growing presence in the Southeast and West Coast.