What Advanced Automation does

Advanced Automation LLC is a Dover, New Hampshire-based industrial automation systems integrator and custom machine builder serving aerospace, defense, medical device, robotics, energy storage, and general manufacturing customers. The company designs and builds custom automated machines and turn-key robotic work cells, with a core proprietary MTS (Machine Tending System) product family — MTS-C, MTS-CS, MTS-E, and MTS-H — that provides modular, unattended CNC machine tending across compact, shelf-augmented, queuing-optimized, and hazardous-environment (Class 1 Div 1/2) configurations. Supporting capabilities include automation and controls services (SCADA, machine vision, programming, UL508A-certified panel building), in-house fabrication (multi-axis CNC machining, sheet metal cutting and bending, welding), and advanced 3D printing with continuous-fiber-reinforced composites.

The firm operates a project-based, quote-based revenue model combining one-time equipment sales and professional services, supported by optional annual maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency support. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales led from Portsmouth, NH, with named customers including General Dynamics, RTX/Raytheon, Boston Dynamics, Sig Sauer, Wilcox Industries, Micron Solutions, NHBB, Tecomet, Form Energy, SUBCOM, Stanley Black & Decker, and TRUMPF. The Micron reference case — an ABB FlexPicker robotic cell with 8-month payback on a $140,000 investment — is the most documented quantified outcome.

The company is privately held with 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and no public revenue figure. Its competitive positioning rests on vertical integration (controls, robotics, fabrication, and 3D printing under one roof), a stack of vendor certifications (UL508A, TÜV-on-request, ABB, FANUC, Inductive Automation Ignition Gold, Fortinet Engage Advocate), and a decade of cross-disciplinary engineering expertise in regulated industrial environments.

Name

Advanced Automation

Legal name

Advanced Automation LLC

Website

https://advautomation.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advanced Automation LLC is a New Hampshire-based industrial automation systems integrator that designs and builds custom automated machines, robotic machine tending cells (MTS product line), UL508A-certified control panels, CNC fabricated components, and 3D-printed composite parts for aerospace, defense, medical, and manufacturing enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment

NAICS

All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Machinery Manufacturing (333)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Custom robotic machinery
• Machine tending systems
• UL508A panel building
• CNC fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machines and Turn-Key Systems: Design and build of custom automated machines and robotic work cells including machine tending systems, robotic machining systems, and automated manufacturing cells. Project-based revenue from consultation through design, build, and installation.
2. Automation and Controls Services: Control system design, programming services, machine vision integration, and UL-508a panel building. Services include 24/7 emergency support, site surveys, troubleshooting, and annual maintenance contracts.
3. Fabrication Services: Multi-axis CNC machining, sheet metal cutting and bending, welding services, rapid prototyping, and custom fixture design. Handles materials including steel, stainless-steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys.
4. 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing: Functional 3D printing service for aerospace, automotive, and defense industries using advanced composites and continuous fiber reinforcement materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advanced Automation LLC designs, builds, and integrates custom automated machines—most notably its proprietary MTS (Machine Tending System) family of robotic work cells for CNC machine tending—and delivers supporting industrial controls, SCADA integration, UL508A-certified control panel fabrication, multi-axis CNC machining/sheet metal fabrication, and advanced 3D printing/additive manufacturing services for manufacturing enterprises. The company operates as a vertically integrated system integrator that handles consultation, design drafting, fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance/support under a single-vendor engagement model.

Product overview

Advanced Automation LLC is a systems integrator and machine builder offering a unified portfolio of automation solutions centered on its MTS (Machine Tending System) family of robotic work cells. The core product line includes the MTS-C Compact, MTS-CS (with Shelf), MTS-E (Queuing System), and MTS-H (Harsh Environments) models, which are modular and customizable robotic cells designed for automated CNC machine tending. Supporting the MTS platform, the company provides custom machine building for specialized applications (automated marking, collaborative robotics, pick and place, machining centers, material handling, painting robots, robotic welding, skid-based systems), UL508A-certified panel building services, advanced fabrication (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding), and 3D printing/additive manufacturing. The company also offers comprehensive automation and controls services including programming, 24/7 emergency support, and system integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MTS-C (Machine Tending System - Compact) Compact, turn-key automated manufacturing system for CNC machine tending with 24/7 unattended operation capability. Supports automated quality inspections for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Targeted at manufacturing enterprises seeking to automate CNC tending operations.
• MTS-CS (Machine Tending System with Shelf) Compact automated machine tending system with integrated shelf for efficient work tray loading that extends unattended runtime capabilities. For manufacturers needing longer periods of lights-out operation.
• MTS-E (Compact Queuing System) Compact stacking queuing system designed to optimize machinery performance and extend unattended run time. Used by manufacturers seeking to maximize throughput per machine.
• MTS-H (Machine Tending System for Harsh Environments) Machine tending system designed for hazardous environments including Class 1 Div 1 and Div 2 zones, ideal for painting and dispensing applications. Built for safety-critical industrial deployments.
• Custom Machines and Robotic Work Cells Bespoke automation and robotic machines designed for machine tending, machining, material handling, painting, welding, and other specific manufacturing requirements. Delivered as project-based turn-key solutions for enterprise manufacturers.
• Automation and Controls Services Custom industrial controls and automation solutions including turn-key systems, custom equipment, programming services, advanced SCADA systems from stand-alone to enterprise-level, machine vision integration, 24/7 emergency support, site surveys, and troubleshooting. For manufacturing enterprises requiring automation support and integration.
• UL508A Panel Building Services UL508A certified industrial control panel design, fabrication, and assembly services covering industrial control panels, custom control panels, motor control panels, heater and power control panels, and multi-axis CNC systems. For manufacturers requiring safety-certified control panels.
• Fabrication Services Advanced fabrication services including multi-axis CNC milling, precision turning, holes and tapping, sheet metal work (water-jet cutting, press brake bending, welding), rapid prototyping, and custom fixture design across steel, stainless-steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys. For manufacturers and automation integrators needing precision components.
• 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Cutting-edge 3D printing and additive manufacturing service using advanced plastics and composites including nylon, carbon reinforced nylon, flame resistant materials, and ESD-safe variants, with continuous fiber reinforcement options (Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Kevlar, HSHT Fiberglass). For aerospace, automotive, and defense manufacturers requiring advanced composite parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Micron Solutions achieved 8-month payback on $140,000 robotic cell investment, replacing 6 workers with annual salaries totaling approximately $250,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Underwriter Labs (UL)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Automation is a UL 508A registered panel builder with multiple UL Manufacturer Technical Representatives on site. UL provides independent research and testing for electrical safety certification, and the UL label indicates panels are built to the highest safety standards.
• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationABB is a leading provider of advanced robotics solutions enhancing efficiency, productivity, and safety. Advanced Automation specializes in implementation of ABB's line of robots including the FlexPicker robotic systems for manufacturing automation.
• FANUC RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC is a world leader in robotics and automation with over four decades of experience. Advanced Automation partners with FANUC for advanced robotics solutions and is trained to work with FANUC's cutting-edge technologies.
• FANUC CNCcoreTechnology or IntegrationFANUC is a global leader in CNC technology revolutionizing manufacturing for over four decades. Advanced Automation provides FANUC CNC solutions for precision manufacturing applications with expert team trained on FANUC CNC systems.
• Inductive Automation (Ignition)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Automation is a Gold Certified Partner with Inductive Automation. The Ignition platform provides HMI/SCADA, MES, and IIoT applications with real-time data collection, alarm management, and database connectivity for industrial automation.
• FortinetsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced Automation is a Fortinet Engage Advocate Partner providing IT/OT integration and cybersecurity solutions. Fortinet delivers cybersecurity products protecting industrial control systems and data while providing performance and connectivity needed for modern operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Methods Machine Tools: CNC machine tool distributor and automation integrator offering FANUC-controlled CNC and robotic tending solutions — directly overlaps with Advanced Automation's FANUC CNC and MTS partnerships.
• Genesis Systems Group: Robotic systems integrator specializing in custom automation cells, robotic welding, and material handling — overlapping directly with Advanced Automation's MTS product family and custom machine work.
• Absolute Machine Tools: CNC machine tool distributor and integrator providing turnkey automation and robotic tending solutions to US manufacturers — comparable offering to Advanced Automation's fabrication and CNC integration services.
• Allied Automation: Custom industrial automation integrator delivering robotic cells, controls, and assembly systems for manufacturers — comparable in scope and customer mix to Advanced Automation.
• Acieta: US-based robotic integration and custom automation company serving manufacturing customers with robotic work cells, machine tending, and material handling — direct competitor to Advanced Automation's core MTS line.
• Dynamic Group: Custom manufacturer and automation integrator offering CNC machining, fabrication, and automated assembly — closely matches Advanced Automation's vertically integrated model.
• Concept Systems Inc: Industrial automation integrator building robotic systems, controls, and vision-guided solutions for manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest — comparable in offering to Advanced Automation's automation and vision work.
• Eckhart: Provider of automated production lines, robotic cells, and assembly solutions for industrial manufacturers — directly comparable to Advanced Automation's turn-key system integration business.
• JR Automation (Hitachi): Large US custom automation integrator building robotic cells, machine tending systems, and material handling solutions for similar manufacturing customers; serves as the scaled version of Advanced Automation's offering.

Broad incumbents

• FANUC America: Global incumbent in robotics, CNC, and ROBOMACHINE products; while also an AA partner, FANUC's direct automation cell offerings compete with the MTS line for certain customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/advautollc
• Facebookfacebook.com/advautomation
• Instagraminstagram.com/advautomation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-automation-llc-new-hampshire

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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