HIROTEC AMERICA

10/15/2026

At HIROTEC, big projects are a team effort, and our integration department is a great example of what that looks like every day.

Our skilled trades teams in Build, Pipe, and Wire have been working side by side on a major new line at our headquarters, taking on a new type of project in a short timeline. When challenges came up, the team worked through them together right on the floor, drawing on the many years of experience they bring as a department.

Every trade plays a part. Everyone brings something to the table. And the work moves forward because they work together.

We’re grateful for the skill, experience, and dedication this team brings every day!

10/13/2026

What if the biggest lesson from Lights-Out Manufacturing isn’t the technology? It’s the journey.

We’re honored to have sponsored Automation Alley’s latest Integr8 Playbook on Lights-Out Manufacturing, which features HIROTEC’s path toward autonomous production. What started as a response to labor challenges grew into a 20-year commitment to continuous improvement, flexible automation, intelligent material handling, vision systems, AMRs, and zero-operator production concepts.

The reality is that most manufacturers don’t need to jump straight to a fully autonomous factory. They need a trusted partner who can help identify the right problem, validate the business case, and take the next practical step.

That’s where HIROTEC comes in.

While our roots are in automotive, the challenges we’re solving today reach across industries. From production efficiency, quality improvement and flexibility to a workforce optimization and smart factory strategy, we’re helping manufacturers build their roadmap for the future.

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What does the future of autonomous manufacturing look like, and how can manufacturers prepare?

Our latest Integr8 Playbook explores how automation, robotics and intelligent systems are transforming production, reducing downtime and reshaping the role of the workforce.

Discover industry insights, real-world applications and actionable recommendations for the journey toward lights-out manufacturing.

Explore the playbook exclusively sponsored by Hirotec here :https://integr8series.com/lights-out-manufacturing-the-autonomous-factory-the-human-advantage/?_gl=1*1p6czqe*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDgzMzc2NTYwLjE3OTE4MTE1NTU.*_ga_ZMTFNWXH1N*czE3OTE4MTE1NTQkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTE4MTE1NjAkajU0JGwwJGgyMDAzNTc0MzU2

10/13/2026

What do kaizen, AI, and the future of manufacturing have in common?

HIROTEC's Gary Krus, VP of Business Development, joins the Talk Real Shift podcast to share some real-world perspective on continuous improvement, technology, and where our industry is headed.

🎙️ Give it a listen!

10/08/2026

Strong partnerships drive shared success.

Our Vendor Appreciation Lunch was a great opportunity to connect with our valued suppliers, share company and industry updates, and provide a firsthand look at some of the latest technology being implemented on our floor.

Special kudos to the vendors recognized for excellence in on-time delivery and supplier quality! Thank you to all our supplier partners. Your partnership is a big part of what we build here every day.

10/06/2026

Our journey toward lights-out manufacturing didn't start yesterday.

In 2012, HIROTEC completed its first Auto Part Load line for sub-assembly parts, engineered to run without an operator. Fourteen years later, that same line is still running in production.

That kind of longevity is a reminder that great automation isn't just about what works on day one. It's about engineering systems that keep delivering year after year.

That line was an early step toward the autonomous manufacturing systems we continue to advance today.

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10/02/2026

Today we were proud to welcome students from the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac as part of Oakland County's Manufacturing Day program.

Students experienced a behind-the-scenes look at modern manufacturing through a fabrication and manufacturing floor tour, a 3D printing demonstration with our R&D team, and an interactive Q&A with manufacturing leaders. These activities were designed to showcase the innovation, technology, and career opportunities that power our industry every day.

Thank you to the students, educators, and our team members who helped make today's visit a success!

10/01/2026

Today is the day!

Come visit us at the Driven by Automation event hosted by the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce until 2pm! Stop by and say hello in the vendor area. We’d love to see you!

09/29/2026

Mark your calendar for this Thursday!

HIROTEC will be at the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Driven by Innovation event.

At HIROTEC, innovation isn’t just something we develop. It’s something we put to work.

Stop by our booth to see how technologies we’ve tested, validated, and applied within our own production systems are now helping customers solve real manufacturing challenges.

From stamping dies, tooling and assembly automation welding, joining robotics, vision, and emerging technologies, our focus is on practical innovation that improves productivity, quality, flexibility, and competitiveness.

We use it. We prove it. Then we bring it to our customers.

We’re also proud to support the event as a Coffee Bar Sponsor and look forward to connecting with manufacturers and business leaders from across our local community.

09/25/2026

Advancing Toward Lights-Out Manufacturing 🤖

This automated machine tending cell uses vison technology, and a Yaskawa robot to complete random bin picking to load and unload exhaust components with zero operator intervention.

Raw materials are robotically identified, picked, and loaded into the cell where they are then welded and joined with other components, before being placed to finished racks as a complete assembly demonstrating the future of lean, efficient manufacturing.

09/23/2026

The future of manufacturing isn't just about automation, it's about how technology and people work together.

We were proud to sponsor and lead the panel discussion at Automation Alley 's Integr8 Roundtable, sharing HIROTEC's journey to lights-out manufacturing and exploring the role AI, robotics, and digital systems will play in tomorrow's factories.

Beyond the technology itself, the discussion focused on the questions manufacturing leaders are working through every day: how to create a compelling vision for the future, where to prioritize investments, and how to turn ambitious goals into achievable steps. The exchange of ideas reinforced that successful automation strategies are built on solving real business challenges with a clear purpose and a long-term perspective.

Thank you to Automation Alley and all who contributed to a great conversation.