Fast Automation

What Fast Automation does

Fast Automation Pty Ltd is an Australian independent industrial automation system integrator founded in 1998 and headquartered in Macquarie Park (Sydney) with a secondary office in Hallam (Melbourne, VIC). The company designs, engineers, integrates, commissions, and supports turnkey automation projects across PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, GE Fanuc, B&R), SCADA (Wonderware, Citect, WinCC, FactoryTalk), HMI panels, variable speed drives, robotics (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Hanwha cobots), AMRs (MiR distributed nationally), machine vision, OPEX warehouse automation, and functional safety systems. It serves ten-plus verticals including airports and baggage handling, pharmaceuticals (GAMP5-compliant), gas and hazardous-area energy, manufacturing/FMCG, logistics and warehousing, mining, food and beverage, water treatment, building automation, and recycling — with named clients such as a major Australian airport corporation, a leading pharmaceutical provider (≈A$1M respule-solution contract), a major gas handling company (15+ year relationship), UGL Unipart (preferred automation provider), and the Antarctic PACE telescope programme.

Revenue is generated through fixed-price turnkey project delivery, time-and-materials engineering contracts, contract engineer staffing, national distribution of MiR AMRs, Hanwha cobots and OPEX warehouse systems, and recurring 24/7 support and maintenance agreements. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field engagement supported by content marketing (blog, downloadable brochures, case studies), direct phone (1300 PLC EXPerts), and online service request. The company is privately held by founder/CEO David Askew with no disclosed external funding, holds TUV-certified functional safety, IECEx hazardous-area, and GAMP5 credentials, and has filed patent applications on a proprietary AMR Lifter device alongside in-house 3D modelling/VR simulation, machine learning and Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed-rearity capabilities.

Name

Fast Automation

Legal name

Fast Automation Pty Ltd

Website

https://fast-automation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian independent industrial automation system integrator, founded 1998, delivering turnkey PLC/SCADA, robotics, AMR, vision, and functional safety projects across pharma, airports, manufacturing, gas, mining, and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automation Project Services: Fast Automation generates revenue through turnkey automation project delivery, including project management, design, engineering, software development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support and maintenance. Revenue is derived from fixed-price project contracts and time-and-materials service engagements across industrial automation.
2. Contract Engineering Staffing: Provision of contract engineers (project managers, PLC/SCADA/HMI engineers, CAD drafters, electricians, trades assistants) on a contract basis for short and long-term client arrangements.
3. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Distribution: Distribution and integration of MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots) AMRs including MiR100, MiR200, MiR250, MiR500, MiR600, MiR1350, and associated lifting/shelf carrier accessories, as well as Hanwha cobots.
4. Warehouse Automation Systems: Sale and integration of OPEX Perfect Pick HD and OPEX Sure Sort order fulfilment automation systems, including iBOT technology.
5. Safety Systems: Provision of TUV-certified functional safety assessments, audits, design reviews, and IECEx hazardous area certification services for machinery and plant automation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fast Automation is a vendor-independent industrial automation system integrator that delivers turnkey automation projects from concept to commissioning. The company integrates PLCs, SCADA, HMI, robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), machine vision, and safety systems for industrial clients, and also distributes MiR AMRs, Hanwha cobots, and OPEX warehouse automation hardware across Australia.

Product overview

Fast Automation is a leading industrial automation services provider offering comprehensive solutions across multiple technology domains. The company's portfolio includes: (1) Mobile Industrial Robots featuring MiR autonomous mobile robots (MiR100, MiR200, MiR250, MiR500, MiR600, MiR1350, MiR Hook 100/200, and MiR Shelf Carrier/Lift/Pallet Lift variants) for internal transportation and logistics; (2) Robots and Robotic Automation including industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka) and Hanwha collaborative cobots (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12); (3) Order Fulfillment Automation with OPEX Perfect Pick HD and OPEX Sure Sort systems; (4) PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems integration across Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Omron, and other platforms; (5) Inspection Systems using vision, X-ray, laser gauging, and barcode technologies; (6) Custom machinery design and manufacture; (7) Process control and safety systems; (8) Rapid 3D modelling and VR simulation; (9) Machine learning and mixed reality solutions; and (10) Comprehensive engineering services including project management, contract engineering, electrical/mechanical installation, and 24/7 automation support and maintenance. The company operates as a vendor-independent integrator supporting multiple PLC and SCADA platforms and serves industries including logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, mining, transport, and water treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR Series) MiR autonomous mobile robots (MiR100, MiR200, MiR250, MiR500, MiR600, MiR1350) distributed and integrated by Fast Automation for automated internal transportation and logistics in industrial and warehouse facilities, including MiR Hook, Pallet Lift, and Shelf Carrier accessories.
• Hanwha Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Hanwha HCR collaborative robot series (HCR-3, HCR-5, HCR-12) distributed nationally by Fast Automation for human-robot collaboration in shared workspaces, covering machine tending, finishing, picking, packaging, palletising, process tasks, and quality inspection.
• OPEX Perfect Pick HD Automated goods-to-person picking and stocking system using OPEX iBOT technology, running at up to 1,000 picks per hour with self-contained scalable design, ultracapacitor-powered iBOTs, and configurable software interfacing with workers.
• OPEX Sure Sort Highly scalable automated sortation system for small items and parcels up to 5 pounds, handling multi-line ecommerce orders, parcel sorting, and reverse logistics with throughput of up to 2,400 items per hour using iBOT technology.
• ABB Industrial Robots ABB industrial robot solutions supplied and integrated by Fast Automation for manufacturing automation including palletising, packaging, welding, and material handling across multiple industry sectors.
• Fanuc Industrial Robots Fanuc industrial robot solutions supplied and integrated by Fast Automation for manufacturing automation including robotic palletising, welding, and material handling applications.
• Kuka Industrial Robots Kuka industrial robot solutions supplied and integrated by Fast Automation for manufacturing automation including robotic palletising, welding, and material handling applications.
• Machine Saver Vibration Monitoring Smart vibration sensors and monitoring systems for industrial rotating machinery, with 6 vibration monitors per sensor, automated email/SMS alerts ahead of failures, web portal remote monitoring, configurable alarm set-points, and temperature sensing for predictive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, and cooling towers.
• PLC Systems Integration Independent PLC integration services supporting Allen-Bradley (MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, GuardLogix, SLC500, PLC5), Siemens (S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, LOGO!), Omron (NX, NJ, CP1, CJ1, CJ2, CS1), GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi MELSEC, and other platforms for industrial automation customers.
• SCADA Systems Integration SCADA systems integration supporting Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform), Rockwell (FactoryTalk SE, RS View), Schneider (CitectSCADA, VijeoCitect, ClearSCADA), Siemens (WinCC), B&R (AdroitSCADA), GE (iFix), Inductive Automation (Ignition), and National Instruments (LabView) for industrial monitoring and control.
• HMI Solutions HMI solutions supporting Siemens (Comfort, Mobile, WinCC TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (PanelView Plus, Factory Talk ME), Mitsubishi, Omron, Proface, Red Lion Controls, Cermate, and other platforms for operator interface and control of industrial processes.
• Vision and Inspection Systems Machine vision and inspection systems using vision cameras, X-ray, laser gauging, barcode scanning, and hyperspectral imaging for quality assurance, foreign object detection, product inspection, and automated quality control in production lines across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing.
• Machine Learning Solutions Machine learning and AI solutions for industrial applications including computer vision and object detection, data analytics for production lines, stock management optimization, predictive maintenance, and failure identification in Industry 4.0 environments.
• Mixed Reality Solutions Mixed reality solutions using Microsoft HoloLens 2 for remote support and monitoring, virtual design verification before building, quality assurance with real-time visual inspection, training and advancement, and collaborative work across physical locations in industrial environments.
• Rapid 3D Modelling and VR Simulation Rapid 3D modelling and virtual reality simulation services for industrial automation design verification, spatial problem detection, maintenance access review, and virtual workspace exploration before physical construction.
• Safety Systems Services TUV-certified functional safety assessments, audits, and design reviews for machinery and plant automation, with IECEx-certified engineers for hazardous area design covering Australian Standards (AS/NZS 4024.1 series, AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 60079) and IEC 61508/61511 functional safety standards.
• Custom Machinery Design and Manufacture Custom special-purpose machine design, development, and engineering for specific business needs, with capabilities covering control hydraulics, pneumatics, VSDs, servos, robots, and distributed control systems with operator HMI or SCADA interface.
• Control Systems Design and Manufacture Main Control Cubicle (MCC) design and manufacturing with in-house capabilities including laser cutting, DIN rail cutting, PVC duct cutting, wire marking, and automatic wire stripping, with panels factory acceptance tested (FAT) including PLC/HMI/SCADA software prior to dispatch.
• Automation Software Development
• Automation Support and Maintenance 24/7 automation maintenance services with guaranteed response times, 24-hour site presence, scalable support models, ticketing system for prioritised support, online support solutions, and access to thousands of spares for existing client installations.
• OEE and Performance Transformation
• Contract Engineers
• Turnkey Project Management and Consulting
• Electrical and Mechanical Installation
• Process Control Systems
• Baggage and Materials Handling Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 completed projects with zero failed projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Wonderware (AVEVA)coreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is a Wonderware Registered System Integrator Partner with extensive experience implementing Wonderware InTouch, System Platform, Information Server, Historian, and Dream Reports. The partnership enables deep SCADA integration capabilities for industrial automation projects.
• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is an ABB Robotics Authorised Value Provider, enabling it to supply, integrate, and support ABB's full robot range across all industry sectors. The authorised status provides access to ABB robotics product range, support, and certification.
• Fanuc RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation supplies and integrates Fanuc robot systems across multiple industry sectors. Fanuc robotics products are featured alongside ABB and Kuka on the company's technology pages.
• KUKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation supplies and integrates KUKA robot systems. KUKA products are presented alongside ABB and Fanuc as the three primary robot brands supported.
• Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR)coreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is a national distributor and integrator of MiR autonomous mobile robots including MiR100, MiR200, MiR250, MiR500, MiR600, MiR1350, and associated accessories (MiR Hook, Pallet Lift, Shelf Carrier). The partnership enables internal logistics automation for manufacturing and warehouse clients.
• Hanwha RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is a national distributor of Hanwha collaborative robots (cobots), including HCR-3, HCR-5, and HCR-12 models. The partnership enables rapid, flexible, and safe collaborative automation deployments for Australian manufacturers.
• OPEX CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is an authorised integrator of OPEX Perfect Pick HD (goods-to-person picking with iBOT technology, up to 1000 picks/hour) and OPEX Sure Sort (high-speed parcel sorting, up to 2,400 items/hour). The partnership addresses e-commerce order fulfilment and micro-fulfilment centre automation.
• Machine Saver Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is the Australian distributor for the Machine Saver solution — smart vibration sensors and monitoring systems for industrial rotating equipment. The solution provides predictive maintenance, automated email/SMS alerts ahead of failures, and covers conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, and cooling towers.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation has a longstanding relationship with Siemens, extensively used across projects for S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300, S7-400 PLCs, WinCC, WinCC Flexible, TIA Portal, and safety CPUs. Siemens has used Fast Automation extensively for valuable assignments over many years.
• Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)coreTechnology or IntegrationFast Automation is a frequent Rockwell/Allen-Bradley integrator using ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, MicroLogix, SLC500, PanelView, and FactoryTalk platforms. Extensive use across pharmaceutical, airport, and manufacturing projects.
• UGL UnipartmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUGL Unipart nominated Fast Automation as their preferred automation provider, awarding large automation projects including automated train maintenance systems and the UGL Unipart Stacy Press project. Represents an ongoing preferred supplier relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SAGE Automation: Australia's largest independent industrial automation integrator, headquartered in Adelaide with national offices. Competes head-to-head with Fast Automation across FMCG, mining, defence, water, and infrastructure; offers the same vendor-neutral PLC/SCADA/robotics integration model. Closest direct peer by geography and offering.
• Wunderlich-Malec Engineering: US-headquartered independent system integrator with global delivery across process and discrete manufacturing. Comparable as a vendor-neutral integrator doing PLC/SCADA, MES, and control system work; unlike Fast Automation, it operates at significantly larger scale and across multiple geographies, providing a "what if Fast Automation scaled" reference point.
• Avanceon: Pakistan/Middle-East-headquartered independent system integrator serving oil & gas, power, and manufacturing. Comparable to Fast Automation as a regional independent SI; provides a reference for how an independent integrator can scale across multiple geographies and align with multiple OEMs (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• ATS Corporation (Applied Technical Services): Canadian-listed global automation solutions provider serving life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, and consumer products. Comparable in end-markets (especially pharma) and turnkey integration model; substantially larger, providing an acquirer/comparable benchmark for valuation.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation OEM with its own Lifecycle Services arm and a global SI partner network (of which Fast Automation is a member). Competes with Fast Automation on enterprise-scale projects where customers want direct OEM accountability; Fast Automation's multi-vendor independence is its offsetting advantage.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global automation OEM with its own Solutions & Services organisation and large SI partner ecosystem. Fast Automation has a longstanding relationship with Siemens but is structurally sub-scale compared with Siemens' own SI delivery arm, which competes for the same large enterprise tenders.
• ABB Process Automation: Global automation OEM operating process automation, robotics, and motion businesses. Fast Automation is an ABB Robotics Authorised Value Provider, but ABB's own services business directly competes for large process and robotics projects, particularly in mining, oil & gas, and heavy industry.
• Schneider Electric Industrial Automation: Global industrial automation and energy management OEM. Competes with Fast Automation on EcoStruxure-driven enterprise projects; Fast Automation integrates Schneider's CitectSCADA and other platforms but is structurally smaller and more regional.
• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global process automation vendor with a large services arm (DeltaV, Ovation) focused on process industries. Comparable in process-control, SCADA, and safety system work that overlaps with Fast Automation's gas handling, mining, and water treatment segments.

Regional players

• Marel: Iceland-headquartered global provider of food processing and protein processing automation equipment and software. Comparable to Fast Automation's food & beverage business at the equipment level; operates at much larger scale and primarily serves Europe and North America rather than Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fastautomation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fast-Automation-382388239015374
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fast-automation

Compliance23 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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