Case Studies
Applied Motion Systems case studies document what happens when deep engineering expertise meets a production problem worth solving. Our best work comes from intentional collaboration with our customers. The solutions we produce together often set new benchmarks in safety, product quality, and production flexibility. Learn about our engagement process and how we work to deliver results that last.
Automated Work-Hardening Sleeve Production Cell – Aerospace Manufacturing Case Study
A major aerospace manufacturer needed to produce work-hardening sleeves faster, better, and without growing headcount. AMS built a production cell that runs lights-out, 24/7, at one sleeve every four seconds — and eliminated quality variation the previous process had accepted for years.
Veneer Stacker Automation
Pneumatic air cylinders controlling veneer placement had degraded in a hot, dirty production environment, producing inconsistent positioning and downstream quality issues. AMS replaced them with Iris Dynamics ORCA smart linear motors, delivering precise, controllable motion natively integrated with the existing Rockwell ControlLogix infrastructure.
Obsolete Surface Rewinder Transformed Into a High-Performance, Flexible Production Asset
A 1990s Italian-built surface rewinder governed by mechanical cams and line shafts had become unreliable, unsafe, and inflexible. AMS replaced the entire drive and control architecture with coordinated servo motion, cutting changeover time to zero and exceeding the machine’s original OEM throughput specifications.
Crane Control and Production Automation for a Major North American Paper Producer
Seven newly commissioned tissue-converting lines at two facilities were running at roughly 30% of maximum production potential because nobody had owned the integration between subsystems. AMS rebuilt the system live in production and doubled throughput, delivering a reliable, scalable production platform.
Siemens Automation and Controls System for a Deep-Water Standing Wave Pool
A first-of-its-kind deep-water standing wave pool needed to run reliably across a 100-day season, operated by a seasonal workforce with zero tolerance for downtime. AMS engineered the Siemens automation and controls system that made it possible.
LVL Layup Line Optimization | Applied Motion Systems
A major engineered wood producer’s LVL layup line was running blind — relying on photo eyes and timers that couldn’t keep pace with production demands. AMS redesigned the control architecture to dramatically increase throughput without stopping the press.