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Proven CNC Automation Success Across Manufacturing

30+ Years of Automation Experience

1000s of Installations Across North America

500+ Flex Series Machine Tending Units Installed

Offers Standard to Full Custom Automation

Solving Real Manufacturing Challenges

Explore how manufacturers can overcome workforce challenges, expand capacity, and improve productivity with standard
Flex Series machine tending units to fully tailored automation solutions by Automation Within Reach.

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Labor Shortages
Fill workforce gaps with reliable automation.
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Capacity Growth
Increase output without increasing headcount.
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Productivity
Reduce downtime and streamline production.
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On-Time Delivery
Keep up with demand and customer expectations.

CNC Machine Tending Success Stories

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RAM Precision Industries
RAM Precision Industries

Precision Tooling & Advanced Manufacturing

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AWR Flex Series success story, Northern Kentucky Machine
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Northern Kentucky Machine
Northern Kentucky Machine

Precision Machining & Contract Manufacturing

See the Results
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Exigo Manufacturing
Exigo Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical & Food Processing Components (Stainless Steel Fittings)

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B&B Gear and Machine Co., Inc.
B&B Gear and Machine Co., Inc.

Gear Manufacturing & Precision Machining

See the Automation in Action
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Gilco Manufacturing, Inc.
Gilco Manufacturing, Inc.

Industrial Manufacturing

Learn How They Automated
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Toolrite Manufacturing
Toolrite Manufacturing

Tooling Manufacturing

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Kremin Inc.
Kremin Inc.

Precision Machining

Discover the Outcome
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Michigan Manufacturer
Michigan Manufacturer

Small CNC Job Shop

Explore Their Results
AWR Flex Series success story, Octane Workholding
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Octane Workholding
Octane Workholding

CNC Workholding & Manufacturing Tooling Solutions

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Dimension Machine
Dimension Machine

Precision Machining

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Toolrite Manufacturing
Toolrite Manufacturing

Tooling Manufacturing

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When Standard Automation Isn't the Right Fit

Many manufacturers reach their production goals with standard machine tending solutions. But when operations require multiple machines, secondary processes, inspection, material handling, or specialized workflows, custom automation provides the integration needed to move production forward.

Explore these customer stories to see how Automation Within Reach custom solutions addressed complex manufacturing challenges.

Custom Automation Solutions with Real Results

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KitchenAid
KitchenAid

Consumer Appliance Manufacturing

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Glacier Tool & Die
Glacier Tool & Die

Tool & Die Manufacturing

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Hypertherm Inc.
Hypertherm Inc.

Industrial Cutting Technology

Explore the Solution
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SEW-Eurodrive
SEW-Eurodrive

Gear Manufacturing and Industrial Manufacturing

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Hy-Tech Machine Inc.
Hy-Tech Machine Inc.

Precision Machining

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Miller Precision Mfg. Industries Inc.
Miller Precision Mfg. Industries Inc.

Precision Manufacturing for material handling and industrial pump components

Discover the Outcome
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Northeast Tool
Northeast Tool

Precision Manufacturing serving aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and commercial

Explore Their Results
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Dimension Machine
Dimension Machine

Precision Machining

Learn How They Automated

Questions Manufacturers Ask Before Automating

 

What type of manufacturers have successfully implemented AWR automation? AWR customers span a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, consumer products, industrial equipment, and much more. Whether you're a small job shop or a large production facility, automation can be scaled to fit your operation.
How quickly can manufacturers see a return on investment from CNC automation? ROI varies based on production volume, labor costs, machine utilization, and operating hours. Many Automation Within Reach customers invested in automation to increase productivity capacity, improve spindle uptime, reduce labor challenges, and support lights-out manufacturing. 
Can CNC automation help address labor shortages? Yes. Many businesses implement automation to reduce dependence on manual machine tending and reallocate skilled employees to programming, setup, quality control, and other higher-value tasks. Customer success stories frequently highlight labor efficiency improvements as a key benefit.
What CNC machines can be automated? Automation Within Reach provides machine tending solutions for CNC lathes and mills, with standard Flex Series solutions. For applications requiring specialized equipment processes, or part handling, AWR can develop customized automation solutions around the manufacturer's requirements.
What is the difference between standard and custom CNC automation?

Standard machine tending solutions are designed to automate machine loading and unloading quickly and efficiently. Custom automation solutions are typically used when manufacturers need to connect multiple machines, integrate secondary processes, or automate more complex workflows.

 
How do I know if a standard Flex Series unit or a custom automation solution is right for me? The right automation solution depends on your part, process, production objectives, and required level of flexibility. Many manufacturers achieve their goals with standard machine tending automation, while others require greater capability.
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Let's Find the Right Automation for Your Shop

Have a CNC machine, production challenge, or labor constraint to address? Connect with the AWR team to find an automation solution tailored to your application.
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