Solutions

Engineering certainty at every stage of
the automation lifecycle

Automation success requires more than just hardware; it requires the right technical strategy and execution. CRAVE Technical provides three distinct paths to move your operation forward: proven pre-engineered products, ground-up custom systems, and specialized engineering services.

Custom Automation Solutions

The “Clean Sheet” approach to your toughest challenges. When off-the-shelf automation components don’t solve your bottleneck, the CRAVE engineering team will customize your solution from the ground up. We will jump start your solution so you can focus on your core business.

Pre-Engineered Solutions

WEBSTER – Proven, production-ready, and built for speed – The Webster line of vision inspection systems offers pre-engineered, plug-and-play solutions purpose-built for high-volume web product quality assurance. These systems eliminate the risks and cost inherent in manual inspection by using high-speed architecture to inspect every unit rather than just samples.

Continuous Full-Line Inspection: Webster identifies defects in real-time that compromise product integrity, such as microscopic punctures, seal wrinkles/voids, and material inconsistencies.
Flexible Configurations: Available in single, dual, and triple camera configurations, Webster is optimized for your specific application, product geometry, and critical flaw detection needs.
Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate into existing manufacturing environments without disruption, Webster is engineered for real-world conditions to deliver dependable performance shift after shift.

AUTOBOX Advantage Built-In – Every Webster unit ships with CRAVE’s proprietary AutoBox controller software. This turnkey “magic box” consolidates complex technologies into a single, preconfigured control platform—reducing integration time, risk, and deployment cost.

Engineering Services

Augment your team with specialized horsepower. Already have a project in motion but need to fill a skill gap or accelerate your timeline? We offer our technical expertise as individual services for hire, providing the extra engineering horsepower required to get your projects across the finish line.

Pre-Automation & Design Services

Proof of Concept: Prototyping and process development to validate automation designs.
Detailed Engineering: Mechanical and electrical design, component sizing and selection, and functional/design specifications.
Safety Engineering: Ensuring all systems meet rigorous safety standards from the initial concept phase.

Implementation & Build

UL508A Electrical Enclosure Manufacture: Professional-grade control panels designed and built in-house to meet highest safety standards.
Mechanical Build to Print: High-quality fabrication and assembly of sub-assemblies or full machines based on your existing prints.
Controls Development: Expert PLC programming (any brand/language), Database/Cloud integration, and SCADA development.
Installation & Commissioning: On-site experts to handle vision system calibration, tuning, and acceptance testing.

Post-Automation Support

Documentation & Training: Machine operating and maintenance manual writing alongside comprehensive operator training.
Ongoing Maintenance: Periodic maintenance, remote or on-site contracting, and on-demand service.
System Lifecycle: Professional overhauls and upgrades to extend the life and efficiency of your automated assets.

Areas of Expertise

Machine Vision Solutions

Machine vision has been a cornerstone of industrial automation for decades, but recent advances in algorithms, hardware, and cost efficiency have accelerated adoption across nearly every industry. Applications now range from simple segmentation and metrology to complex 3D bin picking and deep learning. Machine vision is a core competency for CRAVE Technical, supported by years of hands-on experience and a proven track record of successful deployments.

Core Capabilities:
– Defect Detection
– Metrology
– Vision-Guided Robotics
– Barcode Reading / OCR
– Multi-Camera Systems

Robotics

Robotics has long been transformative in industrial automation, and recent advancements in controls, sensors, and collaborative technologies have expanded what’s possible. From precision material handling and high-speed assembly to sophisticated multi-axis operations, robotics continues to elevate manufacturing efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Crave Technical brings extensive robotics expertise backed by years of successful deployments across diverse industries.

Core Capabilities:
– 3D Bin Picking
– Pick & Place
– Machine Tending
– Material Handling
– Assembly

Controls and Software Integrations

Seamless controls and software integration are essential to maximizing system performance and reliability. Crave Technical specializes in designing and implementing control architectures, PLC programming, HMI development, and system interconnectivity to ensure smooth, synchronized operation. Our expertise ensures that every automated solution—from a single machine to a full production line—runs efficiently, safely, and in alignment with your operational objectives.

Core Capabilities:
– PLC / HMI Programming
– Motion Control
– Database / Cloud Development
– Control System Upgrades & Overhauls

Electrical Enclosures

Proper electrical design and enclosure fabrication are critical for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. CRAVE Technical engineers and builds electrical enclosures to exacting specifications, protecting sensitive components while enabling efficient maintenance and future scalability. Our enclosures are designed for demanding environments, helping minimize downtime and support long-term reliability.

Compliance & Standards:
– UL
– CE
– ATEX

Laser Automation Solutions

Laser technology continues to redefine precision automation in applications such as cutting, welding, marking, and ablation. CRAVE Technical integrates laser systems with advanced optics and control software to deliver highly precise, consistent, and repeatable results. Every laser solution is engineered for both performance and safety, meeting the evolving needs of modern manufacturing.

Core Capabilities:
– Marking
– Cutting
– Ablation

Vision Lab, Hardware, and Turnkey Expertise

As a value-added reseller and system integrator, CRAVE Technical supports everything from specifying and supplying hardware to delivering turnkey, fully automated inspection systems. Our advanced lab is equipped with a wide range of cameras, lights, lenses, filters, and 3D sensors, enabling us to evaluate your samples and design solutions tailored to your exact requirements.