5 Types of Production Bottlenecks Most Manufacturers Overlook
In modern manufacturing, efficiency is often framed around visible metrics—cycle times, throughput, and labor productivity.…
CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
From Controls to Complete Machines.
We design, build and integrate custom industrial equipment, test systems, presses, control panels and automation for manufacturers — engineered and built in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Mechanical Design
Electrical Engineering
Controls Integration
UL 508A Panel Build
Machine Build & Startup
WHO WE ARE
AHE Automation is the automation division of Air & Hydraulic Equipment Inc., a long-standing industrial company serving manufacturers since 1973.
Based in Cookeville, Tennessee, we design and build custom equipment and control systems for production environments in the U.S. and internationally.
Mechanical design, electrical design, panel fabrication, and machine build are handled in-house. This allows us to maintain control over scope, quality, and project execution.
We stay involved through installation and ongoing support.
OUR CAPABILITIES
We design and build custom equipment and control systems for a wide range of manufacturing applications.
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT
Purpose-built equipment designed around your process requirements.
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custom press systems
Hydraulic, pneumatic, servo-hydraulic, and servo-driven systems for force-controlled applications.
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INSPECTION & VERIFICATION
In-line measurement, torque monitoring, presence detection, and process validation systems.
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LEAK & PRESSURE TESTING
Hydrostatic and pressure-based testing systems designed for repeatable production validation.
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FEATURED PROJECTS
BEYOND THE PANEL
TECHNICAL NOTES AND PROJECT INSIGHTS
Key Design Considerations for Hydrostatic Leak Test Systems in Valve, Hydrant, and Waterworks Applications
Hydrostatic leak testing plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and compliance of…
UL Control Panel Fabrication: Standards, Safety & Best Practices
In modern manufacturing and industrial automation, control panels serve as the central nervous system for…
Build-to-Print Services: What They Are & When to Use Them
Modern manufacturing depends on precision, consistency, and efficient collaboration between engineering teams and production partners.…
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS
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