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In the Automation Industry
Industry Updates
Manufacturing Automation is advancing rapidly worldwide. Connect with Omnitech to stay abreast of the latest technology disruptions and macro-economic trends.
Recent Projects
As a manufacturer of custom automated robotic solutions, our projects span a wide variety of industries and applications.
Company News
Just like the automation industry, Omnitech is a fast-past, forever changing, dynamic company. Connect with us to see what's news today!
Industry Updates
Is Automation at a tipping point?
According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, the pace of change in the Industrial Automation market is accelerating as a result of technology disruptions and macrotrends, such as reshoring, a global skilled-labor shortage, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. An analysis by McKinsey suggests that the day is coming when software-defined manufacturing will turn shop floors into “smartphones with robotic arms”
Recent Projects
...from desktop Work Cells and Test Equipment, to Fully-Automated multi-million-dollar Custom-Engineered Solutions with the latest vision, conveyance, robotic, and controls technology.
Ultrasonic Welding System
For the last 30 years, Omnitech has been integrating Sonics & Materials welders into automated systems like this recent project.
This past year Omnitech rebuilt an automated ultrasonic welding machine developed by Omnitech in the 1990’s. The customer enjoyed over 30 years of production on the machine but recently decided it was time to have Omnitech refurbish, update, and improve the machine. Most of the components of the machine could be reused but the customer decided to replace the control system with a new Allen Bradley CompactLogix L33 PLC and a PanelView Plus 7 12" HMI, and upgrade the four (4) Sonics & Materials ultrasonic welding systems with newer Model 2096 welders and GXE 2200 controllers. In addition to upgrading some of the machine’s commercial parts and replacing the guarding doors and other hardware, the main structures of the machine were taken apart, sandblasted and repainted. The rebuilt machine looks brand new and will give the customer another 30+ years of trouble-free production.
Company News
To meet the strong U.S. demand for manufacturing automation, Omnitech has continued to expand its workforce. We’re happy to announce our most recent hires below. Interested in an exciting career in automation? We’re hiring!
Garrett Morse
CNC MachinistGarrett relocated to Berks County from Western Pennsylvania where he worked for Herkules USA and FRB Machine. Prior to starting his professional career, Garrett attended Venango Technology Center, a vocational school in Oil City, PA. After graduating, he attended Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, where he earned an Associate’s degree in Computer Integrated Machining. He also competed in several Skills USA CNC competitions, ranking 5th Place in one competition and State Champion level in another. In his free time, Garett enjoys hunting, fishing, and cooking.
Brandon Hardinger
Assembly TechnicianBrandon attended Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, where he learned small engine repair. Throughout his 20-year professional career, Brandon worked in a variety of roles fabricating and welding plastic and metal parts, developing experience programming and operating CNC mills and lathes, surface grinding, tool and die repair, and TIG and MIG welding. Prior to joining Omnitech, Brandon was employed as an Assembler at Universal Machine and Engineering Corp. (UMC) in Pottstown, PA. In his free time, Brandon enjoys collecting and shooting firearms, archery, vegetable gardening, and cooking. Brandon has been a musician for 28 years, playing a variety of instruments, but focusing mainly on guitar. He’s also been a member of several touring bands that have recorded songs distributed on iTunes and Spotify.
What's So Cool About Manufacturing?!
Students from Kutztown Area Middle School participating in this year’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest visited Omnitech to interview Omnitech’s employees and learn more about the company. The videotaped interviews will be edited into a short video that will be part of a county-wide contest in early 2025.
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®
Developed by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), the WSCM program is a contest that allows students to connect with local manufacturers, document their experiences, and present them in an educational and “cool” way. The contest was created to generate excitement that draws students towards manufacturing career paths, and CTC and STEM education. The contest is showcased on the What’s So Cool website https://www.whatssocool.org/ and shared nationally through the Manufacturing Institute and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership platforms. How cool!
2026 MRC AMT Show - JOIN US !
Omnitech will be exhibiting again at the Annual Manufacturers Resource Center Automation & Manufacturing Technology Show. The show is attended by over 100 employees from local manufacturing companies, features presentations from automation industry experts, and exhibits from leading automation equipment developers and equipment manufacturers such as Omnitech Automation, Inc., Advent Design, Universal Robots, SICK, Keyence, Cognex, Banner, and many other industry-leading companies.