What Inmotion does

InMotion, LLC is a privately held robotics and automated systems integration company headquartered in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, founded in 1998. The company designs, builds, and integrates custom robotic and non-robotic automation systems — principally turnkey welding systems, palletizing and material handling systems, conveyor automation, custom machinery, and integrated multi-system production lines — for manufacturing facilities across the Southeast United States (Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Arkansas). Its core technology is a multi-vendor integration stack built around ABB, Panasonic/Miller Welding, and Motoman (Yaskawa) robots and control systems from Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, Yaskawa, Phoenix Contact, Automation Direct, and others, with proprietary capabilities in custom PLC and HMI programming, robotic tooling fixture design, arc seam tracking/touch sensing integration, and arc data monitoring for weld quality. In-house machine shop and fabrication facilities enable custom tooling and fixture production without external dependencies.

InMotion serves customers in the automotive industry, industrial equipment manufacturing, defense contracting, and adjacent industrial segments. Named case-study customers include a major automotive manufacturer (SUV seat production cell), a highway crash protection barrier manufacturer (lights-out dual-robot ABB cell), a generator core manufacturer (Motoman skyhook cell reducing cycle time from hours to under 40 minutes), and a bomb shipping container manufacturer, indicating applications that span safety-critical automotive welding, heavy multi-pass welding, and high-rate packaging.

The revenue model is project-based: InMotion earns primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of custom automation systems, with secondary revenue from professional services including on-site diagnostics, repair, robot training, installation support, equipment refurbishment, and job-shop welding. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct sales; the company has no channel partners, resellers, or distributors and emphasizes rapid on-site response within its defined Southeast territory. Public ownership, funding, or external investors are not disclosed.

Name

Inmotion

Legal name

InMotion, LLC

Website

https://inmotionrobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

InMotion is a Lawrenceburg, Tennessee-based robotics and automated systems integrator founded in 1998 that designs, builds, and integrates custom robotic and non-robotic automation systems — primarily turnkey welding, material handling, and palletizing cells — for manufacturers across the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Robot End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Tool Changers, Welding/Cutting Heads) (IMAHAHAD), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG)

Keywords

• Robotic welding automation
• Automated systems integration
• Custom manufacturing automation
• Robotic material handling
• PLC HMI programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation Systems: Design, build, and integration of custom robotic and non-robotic automation systems including turnkey welding systems, palletizing systems, material handling systems, and integrated multi-system production lines. Revenue is project-based, typically one-time capital equipment sales with associated services.
2. Service and Support: After-sales service including on-site diagnostics, repair, robot training, and installation support. Includes equipment refurbishment and redeployment services.
3. Tooling and Fixture Design: Custom tooling fixtures design and build services for both InMotion-built equipment and existing customer equipment using in-house machine shop and fabrication facilities.
4. Job Shop Production Welding: Job shop production welding services as part of non-robotic solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

InMotion, LLC designs, builds, and integrates custom robotic and non-robotic automation systems for manufacturing facilities in the Southeast United States. Core offerings include turnkey welding systems, palletizing and material handling systems, conveyor automation, PLC and HMI programming, custom tooling design and fabrication, and integrated multi-system production lines. The company integrates hardware from ABB, Panasonic/Miller Welding, and Motoman robotic systems with control platforms from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, and others, while also providing after-sales service, training, and equipment refurbishment.

Product overview

InMotion Robotics is a robotics and automated systems integration company offering a portfolio of hardware, software, and services. The core offerings include turnkey welding systems, palletizing and material handling systems, conveyor automation, custom machine design, PLC/HMI programming, and integrated multi-system production lines. Specific robotic solutions include the ABB Weld Cell (dual robot system for highway barriers), Panasonic Dual Robot Automotive Seat Cells (for automotive SUV seat welding), and Motoman Dual Robot Skyhook System (for generator core welding). Process capabilities span GMAW welding (steel and aluminum), resistance welding, plasma cutting, machine tending, packaging, and palletizing. The company also provides supporting services including robot training, on-site service, equipment refurbishment, and custom tooling design using in-house machine shop and fabrication facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Welding Systems Complete welding system solutions designed and built by InMotion, integrating robotic systems (ABB, Panasonic/Miller, Motoman) with welding equipment for automated manufacturing. Designed for manufacturing facilities across the Southeast US.
• Palletizing and Material Handling Systems Automated systems for palletizing products and handling materials throughout manufacturing facilities. Designed for Southeast US manufacturers with capabilities including packaging at a rate of about 2 parts per second.
• Conveyor Automation Systems Stand-alone conveyor automation systems for material transport and production line integration. Designed for manufacturing facilities as independent or integrated automation solutions.
• Custom Machine Solutions Build-to-specification custom machines using customer-preferred brand and model components, designed and built in collaboration with customers. Includes dedicated welders (resistance and GMAW), automated assembly, pneumatic and hydraulic presses, automotive glass processing, and plastic deburring.
• Small Parts Manufacturing Automation Manufacturing automation solutions for small parts production, designed for manufacturers needing automated systems for small component production.
• Customized Automation Controls (PLC and HMI Programming) Custom automation control solutions ranging from simple PLC systems (Allen Bradley Micrologix 1100) to complex multi-CPU distributed control systems (ControlLogix Guardlogix) with distributed safety over Ethernet. Includes documentation, PLC programming, HMI programming, and robot programming using control systems from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, and others.
• Custom Tooling Design and Fabrication Design and fabrication of custom tooling fixtures for robotic equipment and existing customer systems, using in-house machine shop and fabrication facilities. Designed with 3D CAD software for repeatability and access to critical areas.
• Integrated Multi-System Production Lines Complete production line integration combining multiple robotic and automation systems into unified manufacturing solutions for industrial customers.
• ABB Weld Cell with Robotic Parts Load/Unload Dual robot system (ABB IRB2400 and IRB140) designed for lights-out operation to weld highway crash protection barriers, featuring automatic parts loading and unloading onto belt conveyors. Built for crash protection barrier manufacturers.
• Panasonic Dual Robot Automotive Seat Cells Panasonic PA122W robot cell with two TA1400WG robots and servo headstock/tailstock positioner for welding automotive SUV seats, including arc data monitoring for weld quality control on safety-critical automotive components.
• Motoman Dual Robot Skyhook System 25,000 pound capacity two-axis skyhook positioner with two Motoman HP50-20 long reach robots for welding generator cores, featuring Comarc arc seam tracking and touch sensing. Reduced weld cycle time from several hours to a maximum of 40 minutes per part.
• Robot Training Services Training for robot programming at InMotion facility in Lawrenceburg, TN and on-site at customer locations, including one week of operator training with installation support.
• Robot Service and Repair On-site diagnostic, service, and repair of robotic equipment, including cycle time optimization and equipment re-deployment. Provides short response time to on-site breakdowns in the Southeast US territory.
• Equipment Refurbishment and Redeployment Equipment refurbishment ranging from simple re-tool to complete teardown, inspection and rebuild including sandblasting, painting, worn component replacement, and controls/safety system upgrades.
• Job Shop Production Welding Job shop production welding services using GMAW (steel and aluminum), resistance welding, and plasma cutting, offered as part of non-robotic manufacturing solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced weld cycle time from several hours to a maximum of 40 minutes per part using Motoman skyhook system
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotic systems integration partner. InMotion builds systems using ABB robots including IRB2400 and IRB140 for applications such as welding highway crash protection barriers. Supports lights-out operation capabilities.
• Miller Welding (by Panasonic)coreTechnology or IntegrationRobotic welding systems provider. Miller Auto Axcess weld equipment is used in Motoman skyhook systems for welding generator cores.
• Motoman (Yaskawa)coreTechnology or IntegrationRobotic systems partner providing HP50-20 long reach robots and two-axis skyhook positioners (25,000 lb capacity) for heavy welding applications such as generator cores.
• Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary control systems provider. Allen-Bradley PLCs (including Micrologix 1100, ControlLogix, Guardlogix) and HMIs are standard in InMotion automation systems.
• YaskawacoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotics and motion control partner, also providing control system components alongside Motoman robot systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Pemamek: Finnish-based supplier of heavy-duty robotic welding systems for thick-plate and large fabrication. Comparable to InMotion's heavy-welding work (e.g., generator cores, 25,000 lb skyhook) but serving European and global heavy industrial markets.

Direct peers

• Genesis Systems (IPG Photonics): Robotic welding and cutting systems integrator owned by IPG Photonics, focused on heavy industrial and aerospace welding cells. Directly comparable to InMotion's robotic welding integration work, especially the generator-core and heavy-payload skyhook applications.
• Wolf Robotics (Lincoln Electric): Robotic welding systems integrator owned by Lincoln Electric, focused on heavy fabrication and structural welding. Direct peer in robotic welding cell integration serving manufacturers similar to InMotion's customer base.
• Acieta: Mid-sized robotic integration and automation provider offering welding, palletizing, and material handling cells to industrial manufacturers. Comparable in size and product scope to InMotion, particularly in palletizing and material handling.
• JR Automation Technologies: Large North American robotic systems integrator (acquired by Hitachi) specializing in welding, material handling, and assembly cells for automotive and industrial customers. Most comparable to InMotion in product mix, though significantly larger in scale and geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Robotics: Global robot OEM whose IRB-series robots are integrated by InMotion. ABB's own growing North American system integration business competes with InMotion for welding and material handling cell projects.
• Yaskawa America (Motoman): Major robot OEM and integrator that both supplies robots (used by InMotion) and competes with system integrators via direct automation solutions. Broad incumbent in robotic welding and motion control across North America.
• FANUC America: Largest North American industrial robot OEM with a sizable authorized system integrator network. Competes indirectly with InMotion for manufacturing automation projects and offers alternative integrator channels to customers.

Emerging players

• RobotWorx: Robotic integration and refurbished-robot supplier serving small and mid-sized manufacturers with welding and material handling cells. Comparable to InMotion's customer size but more focused on standardized/refurbished solutions than custom-engineered cells.
• Midwest Engineered Products: Midwest US-based custom automation integrator providing welding, assembly, and material handling systems to industrial manufacturers. Comparable to InMotion in custom engineering scope though geographically separate from the Southeast focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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