ATS Corporation overview
ATS is a major custom automation and systems integration company that designs production systems for life sciences, transportation, consumer products and energy markets. It is important in robotics because many complex manufacturing projects require custom machines, robot cells, inspection, testing and process equipment integrated into a validated line.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1978 |
Country | Canada |
Address | 730 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 |
Employees | Approx. 7,000+ globally |
Specializes in | Factory automation systems, custom automation, life sciences automation, EV and battery production systems |
Products | custom automation systems, robotic cells, assembly lines, testing systems, SuperTrak conveyance, life sciences automation |
Typical projects | Medical device production, pharmaceutical automation, EV battery assembly, consumer goods automation, robotic assembly, testing and inspection lines |
Management and ownership | ATS Corporation is publicly listed in Canada. CEO: Andrew Hider. Ownership is public-market based with institutional shareholders. |
Website: www.atsautomation.com
ATS Corporation review summary
ATS Corporation is a Canadian company that designs and builds automation systems, with revenue of USD 1.637 billion. Klaus Woerner founded it in 1978, and it is based in Cambridge, Ontario. This profile sets out its history, acquisitions, financials and listing.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Company | ATS Corporation |
Founded | 1978 |
Founder | Klaus Woerner |
Headquarters | 730 Fountain St N, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
Employees | 7,500 in 2025 |
Revenue | USD 1.637 billion, 2025 |
Net income | USD 64.6 million, 2025 |
Stock listing | Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE: ATS |
Chief Executive Officer | Doug Wright, appointed December 2025 |
Network | 20 facilities and 50 offices |
Strengths
Scale among independent automation builders.
A strong position in life sciences automation.
A record of acquisitions.
Challenges
A modest net margin.
A recent change of chief executive.
Project business that depends on customer investment.
Read the full review: ATS Corporation Company Profile: History, Acquisitions, Financials and Stock
Products in the All Things Cobots Catalogue
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ATS Cortex Machine Vision Controllers





