Custom ID Solutions

What Custom ID Solutions does

Custom ID Solutions LLC is a privately-held industrial automation systems integrator headquartered in South Elgin, Illinois, with a headcount of 1-10 employees. The company designs, sells, and installs integrated barcode, RFID, vision, and collaborative-robot identification systems for manufacturing operations across North America. Its stated value proposition is to serve as a single source for engineering, components, and installation, bundling hardware, custom software, and ongoing support into turn-key solutions targeting manufacturers' labeling, verification, traceability, and palletizing workflows.

The product portfolio spans five core technology areas: (1) the MPS Modular Palletizing System built on Universal Robots e-Series collaborative robots with Rocketfarm Pally software; (2) Vision Systems using Cognex Insight machine vision for assembly inspection, UV ink detection, and lot code verification; (3) Inkjet Printing Solutions using inc.jet hardware for CIJ replacement, case coding, and form fill seal applications; (4) Pallet Labeling Systems combining RFID (Alien tags) and barcode print-and-apply applicators with WMS integration; and (5) Custom Software including Pallet Station Software and PLC integration with Allen Bradley ControlLogix. Supporting offerings include label printer-applicators, camera and laser barcode scanners, consumables (labels, ribbon, ink), Zebra printer repair, and preventative maintenance. Primary customer segments are manufacturing operations broadly, with food industry called out as a secondary vertical for allergen and food safety labeling.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time systems integration and equipment sales (the dominant line), custom software development billed as professional services, consumables resupply (labels, ribbon, inks), and recurring maintenance and Zebra printer repair services. The go-to-market is sales-led direct selling to manufacturing enterprises on a quote-based engagement, with light content marketing via the company website, LinkedIn, and YouTube. No public pricing, customer logos, revenue figures, funding history, or investor ownership signals were disclosed in the source data, and the company is owned or affiliated with a Strategic Consulting entity based on website copyright attribution.

Name

Custom ID Solutions

Legal name

Custom ID Solutions LLC

Website

https://custom-id.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Custom ID Solutions is a South Elgin, Illinois-based systems integrator that designs and installs turn-key barcode, RFID, vision, and collaborative-robot identification systems for North American manufacturers, bundling hardware, custom software, and integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation & Identification Systems

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE), Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)

Keywords

• Industrial identification systems
• Barcode tracking solutions
• Machine vision inspection
• Collaborative robot integration
• Manufacturing automation integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Integration and Equipment: Sale and integration of turn-key identification systems including label printer-applicators, vision systems, barcode scanners, inkjet printers, and collaborative robots
2. Custom Software Development: Custom software design and development for manufacturing identification systems, PLC control interfaces, and WMS/ERP integration
3. Consumables: Labels, ribbon, and inks for printing systems
4. Maintenance and Support Services: Preventative maintenance and Zebra printer repair and support services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Custom ID Solutions provides turn-key integrated identification, tracking, and automation systems for manufacturing operations. Offerings span custom software design, label printer-applicators, machine vision inspection systems, RFID/barcode scanning, industrial inkjet printing, collaborative robot integration (Universal Robots), and pallet labeling systems, combined with engineering, installation, consumables, and maintenance services. The company acts as a single-source systems integrator tying Cognex vision, Universal Robots cobots, Zebra printing, Allen Bradley PLCs, and inc.jet printing into unified manufacturing lines with WMS/ERP connectivity.

Product overview

Custom ID Solutions provides integrated identification systems for manufacturing operations as a single-source provider. The portfolio centers on five core technology areas: (1) the MPS Modular Palletizing System using Universal Robots collaborative robots for automatic palletizing; (2) Vision Systems using Cognex machine vision for assembly inspection, UV ink detection, and lot code verification; (3) Inkjet Printing Solutions covering CIJ replacement, case coding, and form fill seal applications via inc.jet products; (4) Pallet Labeling and RFID Systems for automated pallet identification and WMS integration; and (5) Custom Software including Pallet Station Software. Supporting these products are label printer-applicators, barcode scanning systems, collaborative robot integration services, consumables (labels, ribbon, ink), and maintenance services including Zebra printer repair. The company serves manufacturers across North America with turn-key systems engineering, components, and installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPS Modular Palletizing System: Modular collaborative palletizing solution with robotic automation for manufacturers.

Products and services

• MPS Modular Palletizing System Collaborative robot-based automatic palletizing solution that integrates a Universal Robot cobot with Rocketfarm Pally software and a touchscreen interface. Two pallet positions, custom pallet patterns, and a portable small footprint target manufacturing operations needing flexible end-of-line palletizing at cycle rates of 5–6 per minute.
• Vision Systems Machine vision inspection and verification systems built on Cognex Insight technology for manufacturing assembly inspection, UV ink detection, lot code verification, flaw detection, measurement inspection, and assembly verification on production lines.
• Inkjet Printing Solutions Industrial inkjet printing portfolio from inc.jet including CIJ replacement (.UNO packaging printer), case coding (.CORE integrated heads), and form fill seal (iSP) printers used to apply lot codes, expiry dates, and variable data on manufacturing packaging lines.
• Pallet Labeling Systems Automated pallet identification systems combining RFID and barcode technologies with custom software and print-and-apply label applicators to capture inventory automatically and feed positively identified pallet data into WMS systems.
• RFID Solutions RFID technology using Alien RFID tags for pallet and case tracking, providing inventory management data and integration with warehouse management systems in manufacturing environments.
• Custom Software (Pallet Station Software) Custom software design and development for manufacturing identification systems, including Pallet Station Software for custom pallet build operations, PLC control interfaces, and WMS/ERP integration.
• Label Printer-Applicators Print-and-apply label applicator systems that automate the labeling of products, cases, and pallets on manufacturing production lines.
• Barcode Scanning Systems Camera-based and laser barcode scanning solutions used for product identification, verification, and traceability across manufacturing operations.
• Vial Labeling System Print-and-apply vial labeling system combined with Cognex vision verification for pharmaceutical and manufacturing applications requiring accurate label placement and read confirmation.
• Collaborative Robot Integration Integration services delivering Universal Robots e-Series collaborative robots into manufacturing operations, particularly end-of-line palletizing applications, leveraging custom software and the company's MPS modular approach.
• Consumables (Labels, Ribbon, Inks) Labels, ribbon, and inks supplied for thermal transfer, direct thermal, and inkjet printing systems used with the company's labeling and inkjet product lines.
• Systems Integration Services Engineering, on-site installation, and turn-key integration services that combine Custom ID Solutions' hardware, custom software, and third-party components into operational manufacturing identification and automation systems.
• Zebra Printer Repair and Support Repair and ongoing support services for Zebra thermal label printers used at customer manufacturing sites.
• Preventative Maintenance Scheduled preventative maintenance services for label printer-applicators and other industrial printing equipment installed at customer manufacturing facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• System paid for itself in weeks for label verification customer
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or IntegrationUniversal Robots e-Series collaborative robots are integrated into the MPS Modular Palletizing System for automatic palletizing solutions. The cobots provide cycle rates of 5-6 per minute with collaborative safety features.
• CognexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCognex Insight machine vision systems are used for assembly inspection, UV ink detection, lot code verification, and part inspection applications across manufacturing operations.
• inc.jetcoreTechnology or Integrationinc.jet industrial inkjet printing solutions including the .UNO packaging printer, .CORE integrated heads for case coding, and iSP printers for form fill seal applications.
• ZebrasupportingTechnology or IntegrationZebra printer repair and support services provided as part of the company's maintenance offerings.
• Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)supportingTechnology or IntegrationAllen Bradley ControlLogix PLC integration for custom controls in identification and tracking systems.
• RocketfarmsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRocketfarm Pally software integrated with Universal Robot cobots for the MPS Modular Palletizing System.
• GS1supportingTechnology or IntegrationGS1 standards organization providing barcode specifications, GTIN guidelines, and barcode placement guidelines for proper product identification.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cognex Corporation: Cognex is the machine vision company whose Insight systems are integrated by Custom ID Solutions into its vision verification product line for assembly inspection, lot code verification, and flaw detection in manufacturing. It is the most directly comparable vision system peer and a current technology partner.
• Datalogic: Datalogic is a leading manufacturer of industrial barcode readers, machine vision systems, and identification solutions serving manufacturing, logistics, and retail — directly comparable to Custom ID Solutions' barcode scanning, vision, and labeling offerings.
• ATS Automation Tooling Systems: ATS Automation is a larger industrial automation systems integrator that builds complex production lines including vision, robotics, and labeling for manufacturers. It serves the same customer base with a similar turn-key integration model, though at significantly greater scale.
• Premier Tech: Premier Tech manufactures and integrates packaging machinery including labeling, coding, and palletizing systems for manufacturers worldwide. It is comparable to Custom ID Solutions' combined labeling + palletizing + coding equipment portfolio.
• Keyence: Keyence is a global manufacturer of machine vision systems, barcode readers, and industrial sensors that compete directly with the Cognex-based vision and identification offerings of Custom ID Solutions across manufacturing customers.
• SICK AG: SICK produces industrial sensors, machine vision, and RFID identification systems used in manufacturing automation — overlapping with Custom ID Solutions' vision inspection, RFID pallet tracking, and barcode reading product lines.
• Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions is an industrial systems integrator that designs and implements material handling, robotics, and identification/labeling systems for manufacturers. Like Custom ID Solutions, it integrates third-party hardware (cameras, scanners, robots) into turn-key production-line solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies is a major manufacturer of industrial barcode printers, RFID systems, and enterprise mobile computing — overlapping directly with Custom ID Solutions' print-and-apply labelers, RFID pallet tracking, and Zebra printer repair/service offerings (Zebra is also a current partner).
• Universal Robots: Universal Robots is the manufacturer of the e-Series collaborative robots used inside Custom ID Solutions' MPS Modular Palletizing System. It sells cobot cells both directly and through integrator partners, making it both a partner and a partial competitor in cobot-based palletizing.
• Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley): Rockwell Automation is a global industrial automation incumbent whose Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs are integrated by Custom ID Solutions into its tracking systems. Rockwell offers a much broader automation portfolio but competes for the same production-line integration wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=tpqA4YaRfRo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/custom-id-solutions-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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