Custom Equipment & Factory Automation Solutions

Complex custom equipment for your critical programs with minimal risk on accelerated schedules

Prototype
Design & Build

Extend your engineering team and transform your IP into scalable production – from lab to fab in months vs. years.

Volume
Manufacturing

Enable new manufacturing processes with production ready equipment supported by 40 years of automation experience with 100% delivery.

Who We Serve

Manufacturer Type

OEMs (Equipment Providers)

OEMs
(Equipment Providers)

Turn your technology into production-ready prototype equipment on accelerated schedules with the lowest risk possible

Manufacturers
(Equipment Users)

Streamline complex manual processes and rapidly scale production with custom factory automation solutions

Manufacturing Stage

Startups

Bridge the valley of death by working with our experienced design and manufacturing team to accelerate time to market

Established Brands

Quickly capture new product opportunities using Owens Design as an extension of your team

How We Work

Phase 0:
Mutual Qualification

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Phase 0:
Mutual Qualification

Evaluate the technical and commercial viability of your concept to determine if there is mutual fit

Phase 1:
Concept

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Phase 1:
Concept

Commission a low-cost, low-risk project to identifying cost and timelines prior to any larger investments

Phase 2:
Design & Build

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Phase 2:
Design & Build

See your concept brought to life in months vs. years as your production-ready prototypes are designed, built, and tested

Phase 3:
Production

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Phase 3:
Production

Scale your manufacturing as cost-effectively as possible by outsourcing volume production to Owens Design

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Industries Served

Owens Design has accelerated time-to-market and scaled production with reduced risk for manufacturers of automation technology since 1983 and offers special expertise in the following industries:

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Semiconductors

Renewable Energy

Emerging Markets

Data Storage

Medical Devices

Manufacturing Applications

Click on each heading below to learn more about the following design, engineering and manufacturing solutions:

High Accuracy Staging

Robotics

Metrology & Inspection

Precision Mechanisms

Laser Process

Assembly & Alignment

High Speed Handling

Process Integration

Vacuum Systems

Lyophilized Beads

Testimonials

“By going with Owens, we were confident that they would be able to execute on our very accelerated time schedule and produce a high-quality product.”

David Adler, Founder and CEO
SVXR

“We chose Owens Design for their experience in designing and building semiconductor manufacturing equipment. They understand the demands and specifications of working in this rigorous type of environment.”

General Manager

“Owens Design’s robotic solutions meant they already had 80% of what I wanted… they were well on the way.”

Group Manager

“Owens Design provided ACLARA with important engineering and manufacturing expertise to expedite the development of our Plurex Multiplexing System. We are pleased to have Owens Design as a partner.”

Dan Morrow, VP of Operations
ACLARA BioSciences

“It has been great to work with Owens Design on many different projects over the years. They have been great in providing performance, from their engineering groups to their service to their marketing people.”

David Setton, Program Manager
Therma-Wave

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Owens Design by the Numbers

40

Years of Automation Experience

45

Average # of Projects Completed per Engineer

90

Repeat Customer Revenues

Automation Equipment Designed & Manufactured

SQFT of Automation Facilities

Automation Design & Manufacturing News

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