This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Industrial Automation companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Industrial Automation industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top North Carolina Industrial Automation Startups
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EDJX
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EDJX is an edge computing platform powering real-time applications.
Lucid Drone Technologies, Inc.
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Lucid Drone Technologies builds autonomous drones for labor-intensive tasks.
OrbitalRx
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OrbitalRx provides a comprehensive data-unifying platform built to true hospital pharmacy workflows.
Avid Solutions
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Avid Solutions offers a unique combination of plant floor experience, IT and operations expertise
Applied System Technologies
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Applied System Technologies is a supplier and distributor of aluminum piping systems.
InfoSense
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InfoSense creating new inspection technologies using acoustics and sophisticated signal processing technologies.
Bosch Rexroth
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Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies.
IST Precision
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IST Precision is an engineering and manufacturing company that focuses in developing precision automation processes and product development.
Bluetick
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Bluetick provides innovative solutions to the upstream oil and gas marketplace.
Flow Control
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Flow Control is a distributor of process control and fluid handling products.
MacGregor Partners
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MacGregor is a supply chain software and consulting firm that leverages technology to ensure our clients’ products keep the world in motion.
Process Insights Holdings
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Process Insights Holdings is focused on process monitoring, analytics, control and safety.
Flux Hybrids
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Flux Hybrids is a developer of a hybrid conversion technology to enhance a vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
Oval Park Capital
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Oval Park Capital is a Early-Stage Venture Capital Firm.
Storeroom Logix
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Storeroom Logix is a provider of game-changing turnkey, cloud-based Vendor Managed Inventory solutions.
EECO
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EECO offers motors, electrical products as well as industrial automation and engineering services.
Aylward Enterprises, LLC
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Aylward Enterprises develops and produces pharmaceutical packaging solutions.
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
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Bürkert Fluid Control Systems specializes in the manufacture of measure and control systems for liquids and gases.
STRAUB DESIGN
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STRAUB DESIGN is a provider of tape application and web handling solutions.
SpecMetrix Systems (Sensory Analytics)
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SpecMetrix systems deliver unmatched highly accurate coating thickness and film layer measurement data
MB&D
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MB&D is a machine manufacturer that assists food processing companies with cookie cappers, oven depositors, and conveyors.
Hoffer Flow Controls
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Hoffer Flow Controls is an industrial manufacturer specializing in the design & supply of both customized & standard turbine flow meters.
RxMedic
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RxMedic pharmacy automation systems will transform your pharmacy with the latest robotic dispensing system.
ShopBot
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ShopBot is a producer company that manufactures and distributes digital fabrication equipment to small-to-mid sized manufacturing markets.
Software Toolbox
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The automation industry turns for software tools and components from project conception to completion.
Recore Electric
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Recore Electrical Contractors, Inc. has provided commercial and industrial clients with top-quality electrical services.
Jenkins Electric Co
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Jenkins Electric Co provides electro-mechanical and industrial equipment products with maintenance and repair services.
Eastern Instruments
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Eastern Instruments is an engineered solutions company. The company operates a facility within the Landmark Industrial Area
DSI Innovations
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DSI Innovations specializes in system design, implementation, and commissioning for industrial control and data systems.
Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Solutions
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AIMSCO is a provider of cloud-based solutions supporting the operational and analysis.
Brooks Machine & Design
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Brooks Machine & Design provides automation systems and robotic solutions.
Fluid Flow
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Fluid Flow serves the industrial processing for compressed air and process equipment solutions.
Unimotion
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Unimotion offers products and systems in the industrial automation field.
Duff Norton
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Duff Norton manufacture actuators, rotary unions, ball screws, and electric cylinders.
Triangle Equipment Company
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Triangle Equipment Company is a bobcat dealer that offers service, rentals, and sales of parts, accessories, new and used equipment.
Southern Fabricators
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Southern Fabricators is a manufacturer of sheet metal and plate fabrications and welded assemblies.
The Massey Company
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The Massey Company specializes in customized flow control application solutions.
Delta Five
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Delta Five provides bug detection system solutions and automation services.
Honeywell International
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Honeywell International is an IT management company that provides automation, software, and safety products.
4th Vector Technologies
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4th Vector Technologies specializes in Machine Vision and Deep Learning Integration and currently serves industries in NC, SC, and VA.
Schaefer
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SSI SCHAEFER designs and manufactures storage, materials handling, intralogistic and waste technology solutions to businesses.
Control Infotech
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Control Infotech is a Solution Provider in the areas of Industrial Automation and Electrical Power including application consulting.
Trutegra
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Trutegra provides systems integration, motion control, crane services & solutions, and process control systems services.
Goshen Engineering
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Goshen Engineering is specialists in industrial automation and robotics.
Lutze
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Lutze designs and manufactures static and continuous network and power cables for the industrial automation sector.
Solara Automation
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Solara Automation is a designs and builds industrial automation products and services.
G2 Technologies
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G2 specializes in the design and development of automated inspection, measurement and test systems.
Automation & Electronics
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A&E specializes in PLC controls and optimization for sawmill and industrial applications.
Sapphire Technical Solutions
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Sapphire is an accredited photometric, radiometric and power efficiency testing laboratory as well as an equipment manufacturer.
Automated Designs
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Automated Designs manufactures and sells custom packaging equipment, rug, mat packaging machines, and converting machines.
M.R. Snyder Company
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M.R. Snyder Company design and build industrial drive and control systems.
Jet-Hot
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Jet-Hot is an industrial automation company specializing in automation and engineering services.
Dixie Lawn Service
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Dixie Lawn Service provides right-of-way mowing, equipment sales, rentals, and lawn services.
SAM Analytic Solutions
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SAM Analytic Solutions is a distributor of industrial automation and control hardware.
Roll-tech Molding Products
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Roll-tech Molding Products is a manufacturing company of molded plastic and rubber products.
Taylor Made Cases
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Taylor Made Cases improves productivity while protecting your valuable investment with a custom designed carrying case or holster.
Accu Tech USA
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Accu Tech USA is a machinery company that provides a selection of actuators, ball screws, collaborative robots, and linear guides.
Nu-Tec Systems
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Nu-Tec Systems is a manufacturing company that provides welding products like plasma cutters, welders, TIG torches, and MIG guns.
RollPros
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RollPros is an industry-born, fully automated machine creating 750 premium prerolls per hour.
Advanced Equipment
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Advanced Equipment provides engineered material handling and automated solutions.
Cimtec Automation
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Cimtec Automation designs and builds customized industrial automation products and services for various industries.
Cleveland Yutaka
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Cleveland Yutaka specializes in the automotive sector and offers various parts for automotive vehicles, such as fuel pumps and blower fans.
Hughes Engineering and Consulting
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Hughes Engineering and Consulting is an engineering design and consulting organization.
APEX Industrial
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Apex industrial supplies industrial products such as bearings, belts, and hydraulics along with inventory services, repairs & maintenance.
Design Tool
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Design Tool manufactures automatic assembly equipment, screw feeding, and screw driving systems for various industries.
Graybrooke Technologies
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Graybrooke Technologies is a manufacturing company that designs, fabricates, and programs industrial control panels and motor starters.
SEC of America
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Shinkawa Solutions is a preventing unplanned downtime and improving machine reliability.
Anson Machine Works
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Anson Machine Works manufactures valve automation mounting hardware products along with fabrication, welding and general machining services.
Hubbard Pipe and Supply
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Hubbard Pipe and Supply is a plumbing supply company that offer lighting, valves, water heaters, and fittings.
Muratec
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Muratec specializes in machine tool technology and offers automated material handling systems and clean rooms for industrial applications.
WebDoor
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WebDoor is an automation company that provides the highest-quality products at competitive costs, low-maintenance, and easy to install.
Santa Barbara Automation
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Santa Barbara Automation is a full spectrum engineering and manufacturing firm with electrical, electronic, mechanical and software services
Aiken Controls
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Aiken Controls manufactures board footage scanners, lumber tally systems, industrial controls, vision systems, and process controls.
Strutmasters
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Strutmasters is an e-commerce portal that manufactures air-to-non-air suspension conversion kits.
Gamut Systems & Solutions
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Gamut Systems & Solutions is an energy management company that monitors, manages, and controls HVAC units.
Pro Pad
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Pro Pad is a manufacturer of motorcycle accessories.
Electro-Mechanical Specialties
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EMS offers contract manufacturing and product development for the medical equipment industries.
Brintech
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Brintech provides textile automation and folding systems for the textile industry.
Robert S. Hudgins Co.
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Robert S. Hudgins Co. provides process measurement and control to the industrial, process, commercial, utility, and municipal industries.
Compass Precision
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Compass Precision manufacture custom metal precision components, in small, medium, and prototype quantities – better than anyone else.
Deutsche Process
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Deutsche Process offers design, manufacture, solutions and sales of sanitary process of the Cannabis industry.
ProMATIC Automation
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ProMATIC Automation designs custom automation, consulting and services.
CMS Controls
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CMS Controls offers a full range of control services, such as smart buildings, systems design, lighting controls, efficiency analysis, etc.
Top Line Chemical Solutions
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Top Line Chemical Solutions is a manufacturer of car wash chemical products.
Axccellus
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Axccellus specializes in industrial automation, machining, build-to-print, controls design, and robotics integration for various industries.
PRORUN
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PRORUN is an outdoor power equipment manufacturing company that manufactures gas and battery-powered chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers.
ACT AIR Compressor Technology
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ACT is a professional compressed air system company specializing in energy saving air compressors, equipment sales, parts and services.
Gray Manufacturing Technologies
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Gray Manufacturing Technologies is a supplier of machined products for the aerospace, defense, space, and medical markets.
TeamSource Global
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TeamSource Global is an IT Consulting Company that expertise in staff augmentation, technology outsourcing, and industrial automation.
PDF Electric & Supply Company
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PDF Electric & Supply Company is an automation supplier that supplies a wide range of automation parts along with repair services.
Carolina Industry Technical Services Corp.
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Carolina Industry Technical Services is an industrial automation distributor of inventory, technical, and system integration solutions.
United Mechanical Corporation
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United Mechanical Corporation is a mechanical HVAC contractor that provides single-source HVAC solutions.
Rey Technology
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Rey Technology specialized in the development and integration of complex automation, digitization solutions in an industrial environment.
Automation Innovation
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Automation Innovation provides engineering process monitoring automation services.
Descher
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Descher also provides value-add engineering services to clients that do not require comprehensive solutions.
KDY Automation Solutions
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KDY Automation Solutions serves companies that require deep, specialized technical knowledge and proven performance.
Hyde Park Partners
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Hyde Park Partners is a holding company that provides corporate resources for companies.
Quis Machinery
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Quis Machinery specializes in solutions for manufacturing industry to enhance the products and processes.
Integrated Solutions
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Integrated Solutions is a systems integrator & software developer that specializes in field force automation.