Industrial Tool, Inc. News: Automation Innovations and Updates
Industrial Tool, Inc. (ITI), a Minnesota manufacturing company, leads in turnkey engineering systems and custom machining and assembly solutions. Here’s the latest on our advancements in robotic automation solutions for machining and precision engineering.
Partnerships and Announcements
ITI has deepened its collaboration with FANUC America, reinforcing our role as a premier FANUC Integrator. Alongside Maruka USA, our parent company, we’ve enhanced machine tool integration, offering seamless custom automation systems. This ensures faster deployment and efficiency for manufacturers.
Industry Trends and Tech
ITI drives smart manufacturing with:
- AI-Powered Robotics: AI-driven robotic inspection for machining boosts quality and output.
- IoT-Enabled Automation: Real-time tracking and predictive maintenance optimize automated manufacturing systems.
These innovations keep us ahead in precision and performance.
Events and Insights
At IMTS, ITI showcased turnkey machining system design, with a live demo of precision robotic tending for CNC machines cutting cycle times. Next, we’ll join AUTOMATE to discuss “Smart Automation for Real-Time Data Tracking,” highlighting vision-guided robotic systems and advanced inspection systems.
Awards and Recognition
ITI earned the 2022 FANUC Sales Growth Award for standout robotic systems integration. Our custom-engineered manufacturing fixtures and workholding solutions also gained notice in top industry publications, reflecting 50 years of machining innovation.
Customer Success Stories
- Automotive: A custom hydraulic workholding fixture slashed cycle times by 35% and boosted throughput by 50%.
- Medical: A vision-guided robotic inspection system enhanced accuracy and cut waste, meeting strict regulations.
These application-driven solutions deliver ROI.
Shaping the Future
ITI advances precision engineering solutions with:
- Quick-change CNC fixtures and modular setups.
- AI-driven robotic inspection for machining.
- IoT-enabled automation for data-driven efficiency.
We’re building the future of custom robotics solutions for manufacturing.
Why ITI?
- 50 years of expertise since 1974.
- Integrated CNC Machine Tools and FANUC skills.
- Ongoing support for performance and precision in machining systems.
Stay tuned for more on our dependable workholding solutions for complex machining.
ITI is hosting the KENNAMETAL Metal Cutting Tour
Published by: ITI
Published on: May 9, 2025
Industrial Tool is proud to host the Kennametal Metal Cutting Tour on May 2nd, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This exciting event will showcase the latest innovations in metal cutting technology, featuring live demonstrations, expert insights, and hands-on experiences with cutting-edge tools and solutions from Kennametal. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore advanced machining techniques, and discover how Kennametal’s precision tools can enhance productivity and performance. Join us at Industrial Tool for a day of learning, networking, and innovation in metalworking excellence.
ITI wins Fanuc Sales Growth Award
Published by: ITI
Published on: Jul 21, 2022
Industrial Tool, Inc. (ITI) a Minneapolis based company, earned the 2022 Sales Growth Award from Fanuc America. ITI has been an Authorized Systems Integrator (ASI) for Fanuc since 2010 and has won multiple sales growth awards. In addition to robotics automation, ITI provides workholding fixtures, custom machines, and turnkey engineering. Nick Archer, ITI Sales Manager and Patrick Hjelm, ITI President, attended the ASI conference in Miami Florida to accept the award on behalf of the company.
Methods Partners With Maruka, Expands Territory
Published by: Modern Machine Shop
Published on: Nov 17, 2021
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. signed an agreement with Maruka USA that enables the company to expand into Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. The two companies have worked together since 2013. Maruka USA also owns Industrial Tool, Inc. (ITI), a Minneapolis based company that specializes in workholding fixtures, robotics automation, custom machines and turnkey engineering.
Robotic Cell Improves Quote, Wins Shop an Aerospace Job
Published by: Modern Machine Shop
Published on: Sep 22, 2021
Kemco Aerospace, a St. Louis, MO based company, was able to win a large contract due to the work done by Industrial Tool, Inc. (ITI). ITI developed a completely automated system that allows Kemco to place raw castings on the infeed conveyor and take machined and inspected parts off the outfeed conveyor. The parts are finished and burr free and get boxed and shipped to the end user. “We would not have been able to win this work without the efficiencies and quality that ITI brought to the table,” says Dan Ladenberger, President of Kemco Aerospace.
