Built to Solve Manufacturing Challenges
Kent Automation engineers and builds custom equipment tailored to your manufacturing process, your materials, and your production goals.
Turnkey Equipment and Process Solutions
Kent Automation is a custom machinery manufacturer delivering industrial automation solutions built around real production needs. For over 35 years, Kent Automation has delivered custom machinery and industrial automation solutions built around customer specific production needs — backed by in-house engineering, controls, fabrication, machining, and assembly, including a UL508A certified panel shop.
Engineering & System Design
Programming & Controls Integration
Fabrication & Assembly
Electrical & Panel Integration
System Integration & Buildout
Testing & Validation
Project Management
Delivery & Implementation Support
Custom Equipment and Automation Systems
Kent Automation designs and builds industrial machinery and automated manufacturing equipment tailored to each application, ranging from standalone machines to fully integrated systems. Solutions span from automated saws and robotics to vision systems and testing equipment.
Supporting a Range of Industries
Kent Automation delivers custom manufacturing equipment across industries, applying a solutions-oriented approach to different materials, processes, and production environments. Each system is developed to align with the specific requirements of the application.
Window and Door Manufacturing
Extensive experience in custom window and door fabrication equipment for vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum, and wood applications. Common project types include end mills, drilling centers, routing centers, saw systems, and complete production lines.
Plastics and Composites
Support for pultrusion, extrusion, and fiberglass fabrication processes, with equipment designed to handle specialized materials and evolving production requirements.
General Manufacturing Applications
Experience with a wide variety of industrial applications, including assembly systems, vision systems, material handling, and robotic cells. Extensive knowledge of servo motion control.
Custom Machine Builders Since 1990
Founded in 1990, Kent Automation has built a reputation as a high quality custom machinery manufacturer across a number of industries. With over 35 years of experience and in-house engineering, fabrication, and UL 508A-certified panel capabilities, the team combines practical expertise with the equipment and capacity needed to build complete, production-ready systems.
Ongoing Service and Support
Kent Automation supports our equipment throughout its lifecycle with troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement parts. With 24/7 technical support and in-house system knowledge, the team helps minimize downtime and maintain consistent production.
Start Your Custom Machinery Project
Tell us about your process, production goals, or current challenges, and our team will work with you to develop a custom solution built for your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of equipment does Kent Automation build?
Kent Automation designs and builds custom machinery for secondary operations and fabrication processes — including routing, drilling, sawing, end milling, assembly systems, vision-guided processes, and more — drawing on more than 35 years of experience across a wide variety of industries.
How are projects scoped and developed?
Projects begin with understanding your process, materials, and production goals. Detailed, written project specifications, including part and fabrication drawings, often lead to the best results to ensure both parties are aligned from the beginning. From there, Kent develops a custom solution through engineering, programming, fabrication, and integration—delivering a complete turnkey system built for your application.
Does Kent Automation provide service and support?
Yes. Kent Automation has an in-house field service team that provides ongoing equipment service. Many systems include remote access capability, allowing the team to diagnose and support issues quickly, with on-site service available when support is needed at the customer's facility.