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Applied Automation (UK) Ltd Automation and Industrial Control Specialists We currently have offices in Cardiff, Plymouth and Portsmouth.

Applied Automation (UK) Ltd are control and automation specialists with an number of different operating divisions that work with customers across the world.
“We value the relationships we build with our customers and pride ourselves on our ability to keep their secrets.”
Our Engineering Solutions division designs and builds bespoke automated machines, assembly lines and other industrial control systems. It also provides a cost effective build-to-print facility for the repeat supply of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic assemblies. Machines designed and built here in Plymouth, UK are in now in operation for global brands in all major continents. For factory equipment, materials handling and lean manufacturing, our Industrial Systems division has a range of robust and versatile aluminium profile, pipe and joint and conveyor systems. The X-STK division has a team of industrial control and automation product specialists offering specification support, trials and training as well as thousands of products for next day delivery. We serve a broad range of sectors including automotive, food and drink, pharmaceutical and transport, and supply a host of local and UK companies as well as exporting around the world. Applied Automation also has a marine division for the manufacture of control systems for luxury yachts, a tube bending and end forming division, a design and installation service for home automation systems and provides IT support for business.

From coil to finished componentFrom our Tube Bending Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPPA COILBENDER.Desi...
22/10/2026

From coil to finished component

From our Tube Bending Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPPA COILBENDER.

Designed to bring multiple processes together in one integrated system, COILBENDER handles tube straightening, cutting, mandrel-assisted bending and end forming, all from coiled tubing.

With fully electric technology and automated unloading, it offers an efficient, compact solution for manufacturers looking to streamline production.

One integrated system. Multiple processes. Smarter tube processing.

Discover the CRIPPA range through our Tube Bending Division.

https://www.appliedtubetechnology.co.uk/products/CRIPPA_TUBE_BENDING_MACHINES/T/COILBENDER

21/10/2026

: Three more MayTec Solutions projects reaching the final stage! 👏

Lance Blackmore is carrying out the final checks on another three of our smaller projects, making sure everything is up to standard before being packed and despatched to our customers.

At MayTec Solutions, it’s not just about the finished product. It’s about the attention to detail at every stage and making sure we deliver on time and in full.

20/10/2026

: Are you making the most of your compressed air?

Compressed air is essential to many manufacturing processes, but unnecessary air consumption can add to operating costs.

SMC Corporation UK’s Air Management System (AMS) helps tackle this by automatically reducing pressure during machine standby periods and monitoring air consumption, pressure and temperature.

The result? Better visibility of your compressed air usage and opportunities to reduce energy waste.

Want to find out how smarter air management could benefit your operation? Get in touch with our Technical Distribution team.

: Automation for SuperyachtsLuxury yacht design demands attention to every detail, including the technology at the helm...
19/10/2026

: Automation for Superyachts

Luxury yacht design demands attention to every detail, including the technology at the helm. Applied Marine Automation provides bespoke solutions for superyachts, combining customised glass bridge displays with precision-designed, illuminated control panels.

From multicolour backlighting and tailored panel finishes to graphical touchscreen interfaces, our solutions bring together practical control functionality and aesthetics suited to the vessel's interior.

Designed around the requirements of the yacht and its crew, every detail matters.

Discover our marine automation solutions: https://www.appliedmarineautomation.co.uk/

Two awards for our MayTec Solutions Division!Our Director, Paul Rowe, recently visited MayTec Germany for the annual May...
15/10/2026

Two awards for our MayTec Solutions Division!

Our Director, Paul Rowe, recently visited MayTec Germany for the annual MayTec Partner Meeting, bringing distributors together to review performance, share insights and discuss new products and developments.

We’re proud to share that MayTec Solutions won both the Growth #3 Award and the Brand Champion Award.

Pictured with Torsten, Managing Director, and Christoph, Sales Manager at MayTec Germany, these awards mark a fantastic achievement for the team.

MayTec Solutions continues to go from strength to strength, with its new Blackburn base alongside its established Plymouth operation, further strengthening its UK presence and ability to support customers.

A great reflection of the progress being made and the hard work behind it.

: Small footprint. Serious capability.From our Applied Tube Technology Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPP...
15/10/2026

: Small footprint. Serious capability.

From our Applied Tube Technology Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPPA SMALL Series.

Designed for precision tube bending in a compact format, the SMALL Series offers a solution for manufacturers looking to make the most of their production space without compromising on performance.
Because great engineering doesn’t always need a big footprint.

Discover the CRIPPA range through our Tube Bending Division.

https://www.appliedtubetechnology.co.uk/products/CRIPPA_TUBE_BENDING_MACHINES/SMALL

14/10/2026

: MayTec Solutions

A look at a large-scale media wall project delivered by our MayTec Solutions team for a world-leading company in the aerospace industry. ✈️

The installation features:

- 6 monitor positions

- 9 dry-wipe walls

- Additional branded wall elements to complete the space

Designed to bring together functionality and presentation, this project showcases the versatility of MayTec’s modular aluminium profile systems in creating bespoke workplace solutions.

Another great example of how our team turns customer requirements into practical, purpose-built solutions.

13/10/2026

: Meet the new Universal Robots Gen 7 series

The next generation of collaborative robotics is here.

With smarter connectivity, intuitive programming and new possibilities for AI-powered automation, Gen 7 is designed to help manufacturers work smarter and more efficiently.

From machine tending to assembly, what could the next generation of cobots do for your business?

Get in touch with our Technical Distribution team to find out.

: One View of Your VesselA vessel relies on multiple systems working together. Having a clear overview of those systems...
12/10/2026

: One View of Your Vessel

A vessel relies on multiple systems working together. Having a clear overview of those systems helps crews monitor operations and respond to important information.

Applied Marine Automation provides integrated control and monitoring systems that bring key vessel functions together through a graphical interface.

From engines and generators to pumps, valves and tank levels, information can be presented in a clear, accessible format designed around the vessel’s requirements.

Connected systems. Clearer visibility. Smarter control.

https://www.appliedmarineautomation.co.uk/

: One size doesn’t fit allFrom our Applied Tube Technology Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPPA T Series.....
08/10/2026

: One size doesn’t fit all

From our Applied Tube Technology Division, this week we’re spotlighting the CRIPPA T Series...

A range of CNC tube bending machines designed around the specific needs of different production sectors, because the right bending solution should fit the application, not the other way around.

With fully automatic cycles and a choice of machine configurations, the T Series offers flexibility for a wide range of tube bending requirements.

Tailored tube bending. The CRIPPA way.

https://www.appliedtubetechnology.co.uk/products/CRIPPA_TUBE_BENDING_MACHINES/T

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Plymouth
PL75ET

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+44 (0)1752 349920

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