Holler Machine Design and Automation

What Holler Machine Design and Automation does

Holler Machine Design and Automation LLC is a solo mechanical engineering consultancy operated by Jon Holler from Chanhassen, Minnesota. The firm specializes in the design and development of custom automated machines, robotic systems, and scientific instrumentation, serving companies that need short- to long-term engineering assistance without the commitment of hiring a full-time employee. Jon Holler, the principal mechanical design engineer, brings over 20 years of experience across factory floor assembly machines, packaging machinery, and general automation, and draws on a network of controls engineers and specialists when projects require additional capacity.

The firm's core technical competencies span medical device manufacturing and assembly equipment, robotic end effectors and grippers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, linear and curvilinear motion mechanisms, custom conveying and sorting systems, timing screws, vibratory feeding solutions, drive systems for intermittent and continuous motion, and cam/linkage motion design. CAD services, simulation, and animation are delivered using tools such as MechDesigner. Project showcases on the company website include rotary dial part feeders, servo-controlled dual shuttle systems for hydraulic press loading, and multi-axis cam-driven 36-station assembly machines.

The business model is a traditional professional services engagement: quote-based, project-by-project engineering consulting billed directly to enterprise clients. Customers include large manufacturers such as Bosch Packaging Technology, TRW, 3M, Baxter, and Metro Machine & Engineering Corp., acquired primarily through referrals, direct phone outreach, and the company's website portfolio. There is no indication of institutional backing, external funding, patents, certifications, partnerships, or software/product revenue; the firm operates as a single-employee LLC with on-demand specialist support.

Name

Holler Machine Design and Automation

Legal name

Holler Machine Design and Automation LLC

Website

https://hollerdesigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holler Machine Design and Automation is a Chanhassen, MN-based solo mechanical engineering consultancy designing custom automated machines, robotic systems, and scientific instrumentation on a project basis for enterprise manufacturers such as Bosch, 3M, TRW, and Baxter.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industrial Automation Engineering Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Custom machine design
• Industrial automation
• Mechanical engineering services
• Robotic systems design
• Prototyping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chanhassen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering consulting services: Custom machinery design, automation consulting, prototyping, and engineering services billed typically by project or engagement. Works with clients from conceptual brainstorming phase through full-scale prototypes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Holler Machine Design and Automation provides custom mechanical design and development services for automated machines, robotic systems, and scientific instrumentation. The firm works as an independent engineering consultancy, collaborating with controls engineers and specialists to deliver projects from conceptual brainstorming through full-scale prototypes. Core specialties include medical device manufacturing equipment, robotic end effectors and grippers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, custom conveying/sorting systems, vibratory feeding, and CAD/simulation using tools such as MechDesigner.

Product overview

Holler Machine Design and Automation is a mechanical engineering consultancy offering custom machine design and automation services rather than a unified software product. The company provides end-to-end engineering services from concept development through prototype creation, with core offerings including medical device manufacturing equipment, robotic end effectors, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, motion mechanisms, and CAD/simulation services. Their project portfolio showcases specialized equipment such as rotary dial part feeders, shuttle systems for press automation, and multi-axis cam-driven assembly machines, all designed using tools like MechDesigner for motion simulation and animation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Machine Design and Engineering Services End-to-end mechanical design and development of automated machines, robotic systems, and scientific instrumentation for manufacturing clients, from conceptual brainstorming through full-scale prototypes.
• Medical Device Manufacturing and Assembly Equipment Design Custom machinery design for medical device manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Robotic End Effectors, Grippers, and Manipulators Design Design of robotic tooling including end effectors, grippers, and manipulators for automation applications.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Design Design of pneumatic and hydraulic power systems for industrial automation.
• Custom Conveying and Sorting Systems Design Design of custom conveyor and parts sorting systems for manufacturing automation.
• Vibratory Feeding Solutions Vibratory bowl feeder systems and solutions for parts orientation and feeding.
• Drive Systems Design (Intermittent and Continuous Motion) Design of drive systems supporting both intermittent and continuous motion applications.
• Cam and Linkage Motion Design Specialized cam and mechanical linkage design using MechDesigner software for motion analysis.
• CAD Services, Simulation, and Animation Computer-aided design services including 3D modeling, motion simulation, and mechanism animation.
• Prototyping Services Prototype development services from conceptual designs through functional prototypes for new manufacturing processes.
• Custom Tooling Design Custom tooling design for manufacturing processes and automation applications.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• JR Automation: JR Automation (a Hitachi company) is a large-scale integrator of custom automated manufacturing and material handling systems across medical, automotive, and consumer industries. Overlaps Holler's custom automation footprint but at materially larger scale and broader service scope.
• Genesis Systems Group: Genesis Systems Group designs and integrates large robotic welding, cutting, and material handling systems. Comparable to Holler's robotic end-effector and custom automation design work, but operating at significantly greater scale and project size.

Direct peers

• Integro Technologies: Integro Technologies provides machine vision and automated inspection/integration solutions for manufacturers. Comparable as a custom automation engineering services firm working on production-line integration projects, though it leans more heavily on vision systems.
• Adaptive Innovations Corp: Adaptive Innovations designs and builds custom automated machines, robotic systems, and material handling solutions. Direct overlap with Holler's core offering of custom mechanical design for automation applications, particularly in conveying, feeding, and assembly.
• Concept Systems Inc: Concept Systems designs and builds custom automation and robotics solutions for industrial manufacturers in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as a mid-sized custom automation engineering firm serving discrete manufacturers with similar project-based engagement model.
• Bihler of America: Bihler designs and builds custom automated assembly machines and stamping/forming equipment, including medical device assembly lines. Directly comparable to Holler's medical device manufacturing and assembly equipment design work and high-speed automation expertise.
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies: Applied Manufacturing Technologies designs and integrates custom robotic automation and material handling solutions for industrial clients. Comparable service offering and customer profile to Holler, with broader systems integration capabilities.
• Heartland Automation: Heartland Automation is a Midwest-based custom automation integrator offering machine design, robotic integration, and assembly solutions. Closely mirrors Holler's regional, custom-machine design focus and Fortune 500 manufacturing customer base.
• Advanced Integration Group: Advanced Integration Group provides custom factory automation, robotic integration, and machine vision solutions for manufacturing clients. Comparable to Holler in delivering specialized design and integration services to industrial manufacturers.

Regional players

• Cross Automation: Cross Automation is a Southeast US-based integrator specializing in custom automation and robotic systems for manufacturing. Similar custom automation design services to Holler, but serving a different regional customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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