Prototype and Automation Technologies
for the Automotive Industry
Prototype & Automation Technologies LLC (ProtoAutoTech) is focused on prototype and automation technologies for the automotive industry. ProtoAutoTech is comprised of six affiliated companies which together offer complementary, end-to-end prototype, niche production services and automation technologies to legacy OEMs, Tier One and Two suppliers and also to the broader electric vehicle market including Tesla, Rivian, Workhorse, Faraday and others. We are a leading design and manufacturing resource capable of supporting our customers to quickly design and launch new models and mid-cycle enhancements, and provide cutting-edge technology to automate various functions in the production process.
Capabilities
Prototyping
For manufacturers, especially those in the automotive industry, the need to innovate and reduce costs in every aspect of production continues to grow. These goals are complicated by challenges such as stricter environmental regulations, rising costs of raw materials, and the ongoing need to reduce time-to-market.
We have unparalleled experience in helping our customers address these challenges by quickly and efficiently manufacturing high-quality prototype parts. These prototype parts allow our customers to quickly adapt to the changing marketplace and can remove months from their product development process.
Manufacturing
We are based in Michigan with approximately 200 employees and nearly 140,000 square feet of manufacturing space featuring state-of-the-art equipment including 5-Axis CNC machining centers, fiber-optic laser cutters, Wire EDM machines, stampers and high-precision inspection equipment. We utilize the latest manufacturing technologies, driven by some of the smartest and most experienced engineers and machinists in the industry.
Automation
With our highly-skilled workforce and years of experience, we have grown to become a leading automation designer, integrator, and manufacturer for plants throughout the world. The automation solutions designed and manufactured by us are mission-critical steps in the production process for our customers, allowing them to reduce costs and improve efficiency. We design, construct and implement factory automation systems designed to help companies produce and test components and products more efficiently than ever before. These are custom, high-quality, and cost-effective automation solutions that provide our customers with a competitive advantage.
Quality
We are committed to supplying our customers with on-time, on-budget delivery with completed projects that meet 100% conformance. Not only do we maintain end-to-end traceability, but we back our work with state-of-the-art inspection equipment, data collection and electronic reporting. IMDS, service part PPAP and pictorial measurement data are included with our thorough inspection report submission. As an ISO 9001-2015 certified manufacturing business, we undergo both third-party and internal audits on an ongoing basis and strive for continuous improvement. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and we invest in the continuous improvement of our manufacturing and quality assurance processes to provide products and services at the highest quality possible.