With a shared commitment to optimizing workflow productivity, Chang Robotics and Engineered Products are partnering to co-create customized autonomous systems.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Chang Robotics, a provider of advanced engineering services and autonomous technology, has partnered with Engineered Products (EP), Chang Robotics said in a release.
Engineered Products is a supplier of turnkey roll-formed and structural steel that enables automated material handling systems. The company provides a comprehensive suite of racking systems to “streamline production and unlock the full potential of any warehouse or operations team,” according to the release.
Chang Robotics (a DBA of Chang Industrial) is an engineering firm that specializes in advanced manufacturing, collaborative robotics, and disruptive automation. The company is seeking to transform supply chain automation and improve workforce productivity through human-focused robotic implementations and autonomous systems. “We create future-facing technology road maps that help companies of all sizes to advance their technology initiatives,” Chang Robotics said in the release.
According to Chang Robotics, its new partnership with Engineered Products allows Chang to provide “customized engineering design and cutting-edge automation solutions unique to each client.” These synergies are said to create a greater return on investment and maximize human capital to “lean into the future of advanced manufacturing.”
“We are excited to partner with Engineered Products and co-create customized autonomous systems,” said Chris Callura, vice president of operations at Chang Robotics, in a statement. “Our collaboration empowers our clients to thrive in an extremely competitive landscape. The combined resources and expertise of Engineered Products will ensure a successful automation journey for our clients.”
Engineered Products works with global integrators to design, build, and install racking systems that can be used with numerous types of systems, from mini-load to pallet handling. The company is said to provide the structural foundation for successful robotics projects that collaborate with a company’s operations team and enhance the efficiency and dependability of its workforce.
“The EP team understands the precision requirements of automation and is focused on custom applications and value-based solutions that reduce the costs of adopting automation,” the release said.
Engineered Products’ expertise is reported to include designing and implementing automation infrastructure improvements; prioritizing precision; and delivering “value-based solutions.”
The company provides customized tools that enable automation enhancements, ensuring a smooth flow for advanced manufacturing. It is said to understand the importance of integrating specialty equipment and customized layouts for optimal performance of AS/RS. Engineered Products also “focuses on cost-effective solutions that offer a strong return on investment and reduce overall costs, allowing clients to reach profitability faster,” the release said.
“Engineered Products looks forward to joining forces with Chang Robotics,” said Tommy Sinclair, CEO and president of Engineered Products, in a statement. “By combining our strengths, we can offer the market a comprehensive and cutting-edge automation package. Combining EP’s advanced racking manufacturing with Chang’s strength in technology integration will bring a unique offering. EP is committed to providing solutions that enable all of our customers to implement automation, helping them to win.”
Chang Industrial and Engineered Products share a vision of—and commitment to—optimizing workflow productivity. Engineered Products’ recent and upcoming strategic investments bear this out, according to the release.
Engineered Products began a facility consolidation this year, aiming to transform the internal workflow of racking manufacturing. By the end of 2025, three facilities will be combined into one, resulting in significantly increased efficiency that is expected to allow EP to continue to be a cost-competitive player in AS/RS racking. Engineered Products has already begun implementing manufacturing automation in-house, the release said.
One of the additions is an automated channel punching line. Engineered Products’ system streamlines previously manual processes, increasing efficiency, accuracy, precision, and speed. This automation reportedly enables EP to deliver quality parts to the site faster and at a competitive cost.
Engineered Products has also added a robotic welding capability with an eye toward expanding it. The company said it plans to further invest in welding technology, demonstrating the ability to provide customized solutions to the structural steel segment of the AS/RS market.
There’s also laser cutting integration. The addition of EP’s newest laser tables is said to allow for “the industry’s most precise and automated cutting processes.”
A complete revamp of the company’s paint line is also in store. Engineered Products is planning to upgrade paint line operations to a powder coating line by the end of 2025. This will result in a faster painting process and a superior finished product, the release said.