PowerSafe Automation

What PowerSafe Automation does

PowerSafe Automation is a privately held industrial services company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wolcottville, Indiana, that delivers turnkey machine safety guarding, risk assessment, and industrial automation integration to U.S. manufacturers. The firm operates a five-step process — assessment, custom 3D CAD design, in-house manufacturing/assembly, nationwide installation, and validation — and pairs it with TÜV-certified safety expertise and an MSHA-24 certified installation crew. Its proprietary Risk Reduction Prioritization Program (RRPP) scores hazards across worker exposure, injury severity, hazard frequency, and accessibility to structure phased safety investments for customers.

The company's technology and product portfolio spans custom machine guarding and shop-floor T-slot aluminum solutions (Parco extrusion), functional safety controls meeting CAT3/PLd, robotic and cobot integrations across JAKA, Kassow (7-axis), and Bosch Rexroth Cartesian systems, ergonomic and lean manufacturing workstations, and a recently introduced line of advanced safety sensors including the Inxpect 3D safety radar family (MV Cube, MS Cuboid, MC Multi-Cuboid models), Lazer Safe press brake safety, and FORT Robotics wireless emergency stops. A Preventive Maintenance Program launched in February 2025 adds a recurring service layer on top of the historically project-based book.

Commercially, PowerSafe runs an enterprise field-sales motion with on-site assessments, project-by-project quotes, and credentialing through ISNetworld, Avetta, and Gatefeed for contractor qualification. It sells across at least 13 industrial verticals — including EV battery manufacturing, film packaging, metal forming, food and beverage, aerospace and defense, insulation, and aggregate and mining — with named enterprise customers such as Printpack, Wabtec, and Regal Rexnord. Geographic reach is nationwide, evidenced by a 273-project portfolio spanning 13 U.S. states, supported by mobile installation crews. The company is founder-owned (Shawn Mantel, CEO; Tracy Mantel, CIO) with no disclosed external funding.

Name

PowerSafe Automation

Legal name

PowerSafe Automation

Website

https://powersafeautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PowerSafe Automation delivers turnkey machine safety guarding, risk assessments, and industrial automation integration to U.S. manufacturers. With TÜV-certified expertise, an MSHA-24 crew, and in-house engineering, the company provides custom guarding, cobot/robotics integration, advanced safety sensors, and recurring maintenance across 13 industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Safety & Automation Services

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

Keywords

• Machine safety guarding
• Industrial automation services
• Machine risk assessment
• Collaborative robot integration
• Ergonomic workstation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolcottville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Safety Systems & Guarding: Custom machine guarding systems, safety controls, and automation integration services. Revenue generated through design, manufacturing, and installation of custom safety solutions. Projects range from single-machine guarding to facility-wide safety initiatives.
2. Safety Assessment Services: On-site machine safety assessments, risk reduction planning, guarding assessments, and validation services. Includes machine stop-time verification, pre-purchase assessments, and ergonomic workstation evaluations.
3. Training & Educational Services: Machine safety training hub with engineering-led instruction, webinars, lunch-and-learn sessions, and on-demand technical library access covering OSHA and ANSI compliance requirements.
4. Preventive Maintenance Programs: Ongoing preventive maintenance services with scheduled site visits, inspections, and corrective actions to extend equipment life and reduce downtime for existing safety installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PowerSafe Automation designs, manufactures, and installs custom machine safety guarding and integrated safety controls for industrial manufacturing facilities. The offering combines on-site risk assessments, TÜV-certified engineering, custom 3D CAD design, in-house fabrication, and nationwide installation with validation. Adjacent lines include collaborative robot integration, ergonomic workstations, and lean manufacturing/factory solutions.

Product overview

PowerSafe Automation offers a unified portfolio of turnkey machine safety and factory automation solutions. The core offerings center on Machine Safety Assessment Services (guarding assessments, validation, ergonomic evaluations, risk prioritization), Machine Safety Systems (custom guarding, presence sensing devices, functional safety controls), and a Turnkey Guarding Process (assessment through installation in five steps). The portfolio extends into robotic systems integration (JAKA, Kassow, Bosch Rexroth), ergonomic workplace solutions, lean manufacturing systems, automated testing and fixturing, mechanized systems, and control automation. New product offerings include Inxpect 3D safety radar (MC/MS/MV models), Lazer Safe press safety systems, wireless emergency stops, and modular guarding accessories. All solutions are backed by TÜV-certified expertise and nationwide installation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine Safety Assessment Services On-site safety assessment services for manufacturers, including guarding assessments, machine stop-time and safety distance verification, safety validation, pre-purchase assessments, ergonomic workstation evaluations, and the Risk Reduction Prioritization Program that turns findings into a prioritized action plan.
• Machine Safety Systems Custom engineered and manufactured machine safety systems for manufacturers, including custom machine guarding, presence sensing safety devices, power transmission guards, machine tool guards/shields, and functional safety control systems with CAT3/PLd compliance.
• Turnkey Guarding Process Five-step, engineering-led turnkey engagement for manufacturers: assessment, custom 3D CAD design, manufacturing/assembly, nationwide installation/integration, and validation/maintenance — under one accountable partner.
• Robotic Systems Integration Integration of collaborative robots (JAKA Zu/Pro Series, Kassow 7-axis) and Bosch Rexroth linear slide systems with ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 compliant machine guarding and risk assessments for manufacturers.
• Ergonomic Workplace Safety Solutions Custom ergonomic workstations, tooling benches, kitting stations, and height-adjustable solutions designed to reduce operator discomfort and improve performance for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing Systems Process flow optimization consulting and engineered solutions using 6S methodology, small-batch flow, streamlined value streams, and safety-driven 5S practices for manufacturers.
• Shop Floor Solutions Modular T-slot aluminum engineered solutions including custom carts, workbenches, configurable shelves, and machine bases/pedestals for workflow improvement on manufacturing shop floors.
• Modular T-Slotted Extrusion Flow Racks and Carts Material flow systems for lean manufacturing, including static roller conveyors, modular flow racks, and T-slotted aluminum extrusion tables and mobile carts for manufacturers.
• Automated Testing and Fixturing Solutions Automated testing solutions with data capture, forming fixtures, and no-touch tools designed to improve quality, efficiency, ergonomics, and safety in manufacturing operations.
• Mechanized Systems Custom mechanized systems designed to automate manufacturing, reduce labor costs, boost efficiency, and improve accuracy for optimized production environments.
• Control Automation Integrated automation systems that unite mechanical, electrical, and process components, delivered by PowerSafe Automation's expert controls engineers for manufacturers.
• Inxpect Safety Radar Advanced 3D safety radar technology including MC (Multi-Cuboid), MS (Cuboid), and MV (Cube) models for volumetric presence detection, access detection, and automatic restart prevention in hazardous industrial areas, integrated with Safety Studio software.
• Lazer Safe Press Safety System Camera-based Sentinel Plus protection system for press brake safety that improves operator protection, reduces setup interruptions, and supports OSHA and ANSI machine safety compliance.
• Removable Guarding Panel Brackets Quick bracket system with captive fasteners engineered for fast installation of removable machine guarding panels, supporting service access on industrial equipment.
• JAKA Cobot Applications Collaborative robot integration service using JAKA Zu and Pro Series cobots for machine tending, material handling, and flexible manufacturing applications, delivered by an Authorized Systems Integrator.
• Wireless Emergency Stops FORT Robotics wireless E-Stop handheld device enabling operators to remotely halt machinery, integrated into PowerSafe's machine safety systems.
• Kassow Cobot Applications 7-axis Kassow collaborative robot (Bosch Rexroth brand) integration services for CNC machine tending, palletizing, welding, labeling, and quality inspection applications.
• Preventive Maintenance Program for Machine Guarding Recurring preventive maintenance subscription for machine guarding installations, including scheduled site visits, inspections using preventive maintenance checklists, identification of wear-and-tear, and corrective adjustments or replacements to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% reduction in downtime after cobot integration with safety systems (from real-world case study with Kassow robots in CNC operations)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISNetworldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuarding Installation Contractor Member for ISNetworld. This partnership enables PowerSafe Automation to be vetted as a qualified contractor for safety installation projects through the ISNetworld contractor management platform.
• AvettacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuarding Installation Contractor Member for Avetta. This partnership provides contractor credentialing and compliance management through the Avetta platform.
• GatefeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuarding Installation Contractor Member for Gatefeed contractor compliance platform.
• InxpectcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety radar technology partner for Inxpect 3D safety radar products. Inxpect provides advanced radar technology for volumetric safety zone coverage, access detection, and automatic restart prevention for hazardous machine areas.
• Parco, InccoreTechnology or IntegrationT-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion Solutions provider. Parco provides T-slot aluminum framing materials used in custom machine guarding and factory solutions. Parco, Inc reviewed as a customer partner.
• JAKA RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Systems Integrator for JAKA collaborative robot solutions. Integration of JAKA cobots for machine tending, material handling, and flexible manufacturing applications with compliant machine guarding.
• Kassow RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Kassow 7-axis collaborative robot applications including CNC machine tending, palletizing, welding, labeling, and quality inspection. Part of Bosch Rexroth ecosystem.
• Bosch RexrothcoreTechnology or IntegrationLinear slide robot systems and CtrlX Automation platform partner for precision motion in pick-and-place, assembly, and packaging applications.
• AxelentcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety fencing systems provider including Hi-vis yellow posts with black wire mesh, custom door kits with safety switch support, and modular panels for quick field modifications.
• National Safety Council (NSC)minorOthersMember of the National Safety Council, supporting workplace safety advocacy and best practices.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)minorOthersMember of ASSP, connecting with safety professionals and industry standards development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Banner Engineering: Banner Engineering is a broad incumbent offering machine safety devices (light curtains, safety controllers, e-stops) commonly integrated into machine guarding systems like those PowerSafe designs.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation is a broad incumbent whose safety business (including Allen-Bradley safety components and safety integrator network) competes with PowerSafe's control automation and safety integration offerings.
• SICK AG: SICK is a broad incumbent in industrial safety sensors and safety systems, offering presence detection, light curtains, and safety control solutions that overlap with PowerSafe's Inxpect and FORT-integrated offerings.

Direct peers

• Rockford Systems: Rockford Systems is a direct US peer offering turnkey machine safeguarding, risk assessments, and custom machine guarding for industrial manufacturers, with comparable ANSI/OSHA compliance services.
• Fortress Safety: Fortress Safety (separate from FORT Robotics) is a direct peer providing machine safety interlock switches, access control, and safety system integration for industrial manufacturers.
• Axis New England: Axis New England (dba Axis Machine Guard) is a direct peer providing custom machine guarding, risk assessments, and safety integration services to US manufacturers with similar turnkey positioning.
• ProSafe Engineering & Construction: ProSafe is a direct peer offering machine guarding, fall protection, and custom safety solutions for industrial facilities, with comparable turnkey project delivery and OSHA/ANSI compliance focus.
• Pilz Automation Safety: Pilz is a global safety automation specialist providing machine safety consulting, risk assessments, and safety control hardware, directly competing with PowerSafe's TÜV-certified safety engineering services.

Others

• TÜV SÜD America: TÜV SÜD is the certification body whose credentials PowerSafe's engineers hold, and a related party in the machine safety ecosystem, providing risk assessment, training, and functional safety services to manufacturers.

Regional players

• Safety Guarding / T.J. Snow: T.J. Snow is a regional machine guarding and safety integration provider serving US manufacturers, overlapping with PowerSafe in turnkey guarding and robotic cell safety.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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