When your production line needs to run faster, smarter and more reliably, you need robotic system integrators you can trust.
At Custom Metal Designs, we bring 50 years of metal fabrication experience and customer-focused engineering together to make that happen.
We design, build, install and support complete automation solutions, ranging from conveyor systems and material handling to full robotic work cells.
Quick Overview: What Custom Metal Designs Does for You
- End-to-end robotics integration for palletizing, case packing and material handling
- Custom end-effectors, tooling and fabricated metal structures
- Full system integration combining industrial robots, conveyors and control systems
- In-house design, fabrication and assembly under one roof
- Factory-trained installation, maintenance and repair services
- 5-step integration process from plant analysis through post-install support
- Based in the U.S. and serving manufacturing operations across industries
Bridging Robots and Real‑World Production
What Robotic System Integrators Actually Do
Robotic system integrators bridge the gap between equipment, software and real-world production environments.
It’s not just about placing a robot on your floor. It’s about making that robot communicate effortlessly with your conveyors, your controls, your existing machinery and your people.
At Custom Metal Designs, you get end-to-end integration built around your specific goals, whether that involves automating palletizing, case packing or general material handling.
Our team of specialists handles every detail, so you don’t have to coordinate between multiple vendors.
Core services include:
- Robot programming and integration with your existing equipment
- Custom end-effectors, tooling and fabricated metal structures
- Automated material handling and conveyor solutions
- Ongoing installation, maintenance and repair services
No matter what industry you are in, robotics integration can improve your business performance in many key areas, including:
Palletizing
Product Handling
Wrapping
Inspection
Depalletizing
Pick and Place
Case Packing
Made for Your Plant, Not the Brochure
What We Bring to Every Project
You’re not buying a product off a shelf. You’re getting a solution engineered for your plant.
- Full System Integration: We tie industrial robots, conveyors and control systems into a single, cohesive workflow.
- Custom Engineering: Your facility isn’t generic, and your automation shouldn’t be either. We design end-of-arm tooling, structural frames, safety guards and site-specific components to fit your exact application.
- Turnkey Design and Build: Everything happens under one roof. Design, fabrication and assembly are handled in-house, which means faster timelines and tighter quality control for you.
- Post-Install Support: Your investment doesn’t stop at commissioning. Our factory-trained technicians provide ongoing maintenance and repair services to keep your system running at peak performance.
One Team. One Solution.
Why Choose a Single-Source Integration Partner
Working with multiple vendors means multiple points of failure. When something goes wrong, everyone points at someone else. You deserve better.
| Benefit | What It Means for You |
| Faster Implementation | One team moves from assessment to commissioning without handoff delays |
| Improved Uptime | Well-engineered systems reduce unplanned downtime and production gaps |
| Built-to-Last Components | Custom-fabricated structures are built for the demands of your environment |
| Single-Point Accountability | Design, fabrication, integration and support all trace back to one team |
Clear Process. Real-World Results.
Our Integration Process, Step by Step
You’ll always know where your project stands. Here’s exactly how we work:
1. Plant Analysis: We start by reviewing your current setup, workflow and throughput goals. We come to your facility, ask the right questions and understand your constraints before we propose anything.
2. Solution Design: A custom solution is engineered specifically for your application and submitted for your approval before any work begins. No surprises.
3. Build and Fabricate: Components are manufactured in-house using our full fabrication capability. You get precision-built parts, not off-the-shelf substitutes
4. Install and Commission: Our factory-trained technicians handle on-site installation and complete system testing. We don’t leave until the system performs to spec.
5. Handoff and Ongoing Support: Once you’re satisfied, we stay in your corner. Maintenance and repair services keep your system running long after the install is done.
Our Robotics Partners
Automation That Performs on the Floor
Proven Results in Real Production Environments
Manufacturers across industries have used us to automate material handling and packaging lines: cutting cycle times, boosting throughput and improving overall line reliability.
Our 50-year track record means you’re working with a team that has seen and solved the kinds of challenges that come up in real-world production.
When you partner with experienced robotic system integrators, you get more than equipment. You get a team that stays accountable from the first conversation to the final commissioning and beyond. That’s the difference we deliver.
Ready to see what’s possible for your operation?
