ATI Industrial Automation overview

ATI Industrial Automation is a major supplier of robotic end-of-arm tooling components, especially automatic tool changers and force-torque sensors. Its products allow robots to switch tools, measure contact forces, protect equipment from crashes and perform finishing tasks.

Company fact	Detail
Founded	1989
Country	United States
Address	1031 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539
Employees	Approx. 300-700; part of Novanta
Specializes in	Robotic tool changers, force torque sensors, deburring tools, collision sensors and EOAT
Products	QC tool changers, Axia force torque sensors, deburring tools, compliance devices, collision sensors
Typical projects	Automotive robot cells, aerospace drilling and finishing, robotic deburring, material removal, welding tool changing, assembly force control
Management and ownership	ATI Industrial Automation is part of Novanta Inc., a publicly listed company. Novanta CEO: Matthijs Glastra. Control sits within Novanta's public-company governance.

Website: www.ati-ia.com

ATI Industrial Automation review summary

ATI Industrial Automation makes the tool changers and force/torque sensors that sit between a robot's wrist and its tool. It was founded in 1989 in North Carolina and has been owned by Novanta since 2021. This profile sets out its history, ownership and products.

Verified key facts from the review

Fact	Detail
Company	ATI Industrial Automation
Founded	1989
Base	Raleigh area, North Carolina, USA
Employees	More than 350 at the time of the acquisition
Sales	Expected to exceed USD 70 million in 2021
Owner	Novanta, since 2021
Purchase price	USD 172 million in cash
Patents	60 at the time of the acquisition