What Padget Technologies does

Padget Technologies, Inc. is a private industrial robotics integrator and custom machine fabricator headquartered at 915 Center Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Founded in 1983 (originally as Diedrichs and Associates) and later acquired by current President and CEO Dennis Padget, the company operates a 40,000 square foot fabrication facility and has completed more than 3,000 projects over its 30+ year history. It serves industrial manufacturers — primarily in agricultural equipment, construction equipment, off-road vehicles, and general industrial production — across the Midwest, with additional national and international project delivery. Customers range from global corporations to smaller entrepreneurs, particularly for R&D, prototype, and testing engagements.

The company's core technology stack combines Kawasaki industrial robots (RS007N, CX110L, ZX230S, and the duAro collaborative robot), Cognex In-Sight 7000 vision systems, and Keyence 3D profilers for high-speed dimensional measurement. Its portfolio spans the full project lifecycle: robotics integration (machine tending, pick-and-place, palletizing, welding, assembly, material handling, vision-guided inspection), custom test stands in hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical configurations, custom assembly and material handling machines, pre-engineered Palletcell palletizing cells and robotic welding cells, and supporting services including non-conformance inspection and rework, prototype vehicle builds ("mule builds"), R&D testing, remanufacturing and repair, custom machining, and 3D printing. In-house capabilities include a 16'x30' isolated high-power test cell with Dewesoft data acquisition, a Cognex IS700 Vision Lab for application validation, and two fully fenced Kawasaki demonstration cells that allow customers to test applications before committing to a full automation investment.

Padget operates a project-based, one-time license revenue model with custom engineering quotes; no public pricing is offered. All client engagements begin with direct, consultative field sales led by engineers and automation managers, followed by scoping, robot/equipment selection, in-house fabrication, installation, programming, and fine-tuning. There are no resellers, distributors, or marketplace channels. The firm is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing, and financials (revenue, headcount, profitability) are not publicly disclosed. The management team is small and includes Dennis Padget (President & CEO), Brian Balvin (Automation Manufacturing Manager), Troy Edeker (Design Engineer), Randy Rigdon (NCM & Special Projects Manager), Pam Padget (Office Manager), and Greg Tagtow (Automation Controls Designer).

Name

Padget Technologies

Legal name

Padget Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://padgettechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Padget Technologies is a private Cedar Falls, Iowa integrator of industrial robotics, custom test stands, and engineered automation systems, serving Midwest and national manufacturers using Kawasaki robots, Cognex vision, and 40,000 sq ft of in-house fabrication capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation and Robotics Integration

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA), Design-for-Additive (DfAM) & Prototype Optimization (IMAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Industrial robotics integration
• Custom automation solutions
• Robotic palletizing cells
• Custom test stands
• Engineered industrial machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Robotics Integration & Automation Systems: Design, fabrication, installation, and programming of robotic systems including machine tending, pick-and-place, palletizing, material handling, assembly, welding, and inspection. Revenue is earned through project-based engagements with custom engineering and fabrication.
2. Test Stands and Custom Machines: Design and fabrication of hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical test stands; custom assembly fixtures, sorting/inspection machines, and material handling equipment. Project-based custom engineering sales.
3. Non-Conformance Inspection & Quality Control Services: Inspection and rework services including dimensional verification, leak detection, bore scope inspection, bolt torque verification, and part rework/machining. Can be performed at customer facility or Padget facility.
4. R&D Services and Production Support: Prototype vehicle builds, experimental attachment development, in-house testing services, reman and repair, parts inspection and sorting, and short/long-run assembly operations.
5. Pre-Engineered Automation Cells: Pre-engineered robotic palletizing cells (Palletcell) offered as off-the-shelf or semi-custom automation solutions.
6. Custom Machining and 3D Printing: Precision machined parts to specifications and 3D printing for prototypes and functional parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Padget Technologies designs, fabricates, integrates, and programs custom industrial robotics, automation systems, test stands, and custom machines for manufacturing clients. Offerings include pre-engineered robotic palletizing cells (Palletcell), robotic welding cells, full-service robotics integration for assembly, machine tending, material handling and inspection, plus in-house custom machining and 3D printing. All work is delivered from a 40,000 sq ft Cedar Falls, Iowa fabrication facility using Kawasaki robots, Cognex vision, and Keyence 3D profilers.

Product overview

Padget Technologies is a robotics, automation, and custom engineered industrial manufacturing solutions provider. Their portfolio consists of both pre-engineered products and custom services. Pre-engineered products include Palletcell (robotic palletizing cells) and Robotic Welding Cells. Core services encompass Robotics Integration and Automation Services, Test Stands (hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical), and Custom Machines. Supporting services include Non-Conformance Inspection & Quality Control, R&D Services, Production Support, Custom Machining, and 3D Printing. The company also operates a 40,000 square foot in-house fabrication facility and a high-power test cell for lights-out and life-cycle testing. They utilize Kawasaki industrial robots (CX110L, ZX230S, RS007N, duAro) and Cognex vision systems in their solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palletcell Pre-engineered robotic palletizing cells designed for automated bag stacking and material handling, configured from industrial robots with reworked controls to accommodate material handling and palletizing needs.
• Robotic Welding Cells Pre-engineered automation solutions for robotic welding using Kawasaki collaborative robots with custom clamping and fixturing devices.
• Robotics Integration and Automation Services Full-service robotics integration from project evaluation and robot selection through installation, programming, and fine-tuning, applied to assembly, machine tending, material handling, palletizing, cleanroom operations, and material removal.
• Test Stands Custom engineered test stands in hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical configurations, including end-of-line electronic test stands for agricultural and construction equipment systems.
• Custom Machines Custom engineered machinery including assembly fixtures and machines, sorting and inspection machines, material handling devices, and special process equipment, fabricated in-house at the 40,000 square foot facility.
• Non-Conformance Inspection & Quality Control Comprehensive inspection and rework services identifying and resolving non-conforming parts, including dimensional verification, leak detection, bore scope inspection, flatness testing, bolt torque verification, and machining services performed at customer or Padget facilities.
• R&D and Prototype Services Research and development support including prototype vehicle builds (mule builds), frame and body modifications, experimental attachments, power system modifications, in-house vehicle system testing, lights-out testing, and data collection.
• Remanufacturing, Sorting, and Production Support Production support including reman and repair, parts inspection and sorting, field testing and support, and short and long-run assembly operations.
• Custom Machining Precision machined parts manufactured to customer specifications and drawings.
• 3D Printing High-quality 3D printing services for prototypes, functional parts, and production applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed 3D profiler achieved .001" thread measurement accuracy at a rate of one part per second
• +4 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

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KUKA Systems: Global industrial robotics OEM and systems integrator serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities in robotic integration, welding cells, palletizing, and material handling at a much larger scale.
• FANUC America: Industrial robotics OEM and authorized system integrator network serving US manufacturers. Broad incumbent that competes with Padget through its integrator network while also being a supplier of robot platforms used in custom integration.
• Kawasaki Robotics (USA): Industrial robotics manufacturer whose robot platforms (CX110L, ZX230S, RS007N, duAro) are used by Padget for integration projects. Competes as an integration partner while also supplying the underlying robotic hardware, creating both a supplier and competitive overlap.
• Yaskawa Motoman: Industrial robotics and motion control systems manufacturer and integrator with extensive US operations. Comparable in target applications (welding, material handling, palletizing, assembly) and offers both robots and integration services overlapping with Padget's robotics integration practice.

Direct peers

• Ellison Technologies: Industrial automation and machine tool distributor/integrator serving US manufacturers with custom automation, robotics, and CNC solutions. Comparable to Padget in serving US-based industrial OEM customers with engineering-driven automation solutions and fabrication services.
• Bastian Solutions: Custom automation integrator specializing in material handling, robotics, AS/RS, conveyor systems, and warehouse automation. Direct peer based on overlap in custom integration projects, palletizing, vision systems, and material handling equipment for industrial customers.
• Acieta: US-based industrial robotics integrator specializing in robotic welding, material handling, and custom automation solutions for manufacturers. Comparable to Padget in service mix (custom integration, robotic cells, vision-guided automation) and customer segments (general industrial manufacturers).
• JR Automation: Industrial robotics and automation integrator with similar custom engineering and fabrication capabilities serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Comparable service offering (custom integration, vision, material handling) and target customer base (OEM manufacturers) makes it the closest direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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