Spark Automation includes a team of highly experienced engineers specializing in mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing design services. Our approach blends this vast expertise with innovative thinking to deliver optimal solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our team's extensive experience across a myriad of challenges has honed our analytical abilities, enabling us to ask the right questions and efficiently identify solutions.

Our skill set is diverse and adaptable, allowing us to seamlessly integrate into any phase of your project and provide the most effective support where it is needed most. We are committed to fostering long-term partnerships, which we believe are rooted in effective communication, meticulous planning, and the efficient execution of these plans.

A key aspect to establishing a foundation for these enduring relationships is our proficiency in various tools and methodologies. This includes sophisticated software for project management, advanced CAD tools for mechanical and electrical design, CAM tools for precise fabrication, and comprehensive toolchains for software and firmware development. Moreover, our extensive knowledge of third-party tools empowers us to minimize design costs and expedite project turnaround times, further enhancing our service offering and client satisfaction.

INCLUDES

• SolidWorks with Routing / Simulation

• AutoCAD / Inventor

• MasterCAM

• Orcad Capture / PSpice

• Allegro PCB Editor

• Microsoft Visual Studio / Project

• NI Labview

• Keil uVision

• IAR Embedded Workbench

• Microchip MPLAB

• Keyence KV Studio

• Rockwell RSLOGIX 5000

• Panasonic FPWIN / GTWIN

• Cognex In-Sight / DataMan

• NI Vision Builder

• Opto-E FabImage

Spark Automation possesses a wealth of experience in developing a wide array of automation solutions, ranging from straightforward jigs to sophisticated multi-axis robotic systems. Our experience in diverse applications instills confidence in our ability to meet and support your specific project needs effectively.

As a full-service turn-key integrator, we excel in working with limited specifications to deliver systems that not only meet the outlined requirements but that we work towards surpassing. Our integration capabilities at the fixture level yield equipment that operates independently, typically incorporating a comprehensive control system and assorted peripherals. These are seamlessly connected through various I/O interfaces and standard communication protocols such as Modbus, CANbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, CC-Link, and custom proprietary protocols.

Furthermore, our line-level integration expertise involves creating multiple interconnected equipment pieces, facilitating functionalities like interlocking and traceability. These systems leverage the aforementioned communication methods or utilize networked databases, such as SQL, to ensure efficient and reliable operation. Our approach ensures a cohesive and robust solution, tailored to the unique demands of your project.

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• Tooling Fixtures

• Modular Fixtures

• Assembly Fixtures

• IC Programming Fixtures

• Vision Fixtures

• End-of-Line Fixtures

• Quality Fixtures

• Sorting Fixtures

Spark Automation has predominantly specialized in test development, with a strong foundation in the automotive industry and a growing presence in other markets. Our expertise is centered on the testing of multifunctional products with numerous physical test points. Our testing capabilities encompass a wide range of areas, including:

• Analog Measurements: We conduct both straightforward and complex analog measurements, including 4-point and high speed measurements.

• Communication Protocol Testing: Our proficiency extends to testing through various communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Manchester Code, SPI, I2C, Modbus, and proprietary protocols.

• Digital Signal and Timing Testing: We are adept at testing digital signals and timing, which includes intricate tasks like encoder pulsing or motor driving.

• Force and Travel Measurements: Our services include precise force and travel measurements essential for assessing contact feel and verifying the proper assembly of heavy machinery, such as multi-ton presses.

To accommodate these diverse testing requirements, Spark Automation has developed an array of custom solutions:

• We have engineered custom relay boards capable of multiplexing across many points, enhancing the flexibility and scope of our testing.

• Our team has designed and built custom circuits that interface with various products, accurately simulating real-world applications.

• We have also fabricated boards tailored to streamline processes and reduce costs, offering advantages over standard off-the-shelf solutions.

Furthermore, Spark Automation excels in creating customized user interfaces, facilitating seamless interaction with these testing systems. These interfaces are not only user-friendly but are also designed to collect crucial traceability information, ensuring comprehensive data management and analysis. This capability underscores our commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions that cater to all aspects of product testing and data handling, setting us apart as a versatile and innovative partner in the industry.

INCLUDES

• Analog Testing

• Communication Protocol Testing

• Digital Signal Testing

• Force and Travel Testing

• Custom Board Development

• Custom Interface Development