Assembly and test systems as well as automated tooling systems for eMobility, Clean Energy and the nuclear industry.
ATS Industrial Automation
Cambridge (CA) · Woodbridge (CA) · Ohio (US) · Koblenz (DE) · Ingolstadt (DE) · Bratislava (SK) · Senec (SK) · Trencin (SK) · Göteborg (SE)New on Amplifa
About ATS Industrial Automation
ATS Industrial Automation develops and manufactures automated assembly and test systems for highly dynamic industries such as eMobility, energy storage and the nuclear industry. The portfolio includes assembly systems for battery modules, battery packs and e-motors of electric vehicles, systems for building and testing grid-storage batteries, high-volume assembly platforms for industrial and consumer goods as well as remotely operated tooling systems for the construction, modernization, operation and decommissioning of nuclear reactors – including Small Modular Reactors (SMR). The company has more than 45 years of experience in automation and has developed over 500 automation systems for the remote retrieval of irradiated reactor internals. The value chain includes Pre-Automation, prototype systems, proof-of-principle studies, digital twin technology, virtual commissioning, VR simulation training (UReality) as well as lifecycle service with remote support and predictive maintenance. Manufacturing takes place at locations in Canada, the USA and Europe, including Koblenz and Ingolstadt in Germany. Customers include NuScale Power and Bruce Power as well as major automotive OEMs.
- Site
- Cambridge
- Processes
- Assembly and test systems for battery modules, battery packs and e-motors for electric vehicles, Automation for building and testing grid-storage batteries, Prototype systems/pilot lines for validating product designs and manufacturing processes, Digital twin technology / virtual simulation of production lines and tools, VR simulation training (UReality) for assembly/maintenance training e.g. rocket tanks and cranes, TIM application system (Thermal Interface Material) for thermal management of EV batteries, Packaging machine automation for e-commerce fulfillment, Assembly and test systems (assembly & test systems)
- Materials
- Automated Bolting Systems, Digital Twin Technology, UReality VR Simulation Training, TIM Application Systems, Proof-of-Principle Studies
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001:2015 (Koblenz), ISO 14001:2015 (Koblenz), ISO 27001:2022, ISO 14001:2015 (Bratislava), ISO 27001:2022 (Bratislava), ISO 45001:2018 (Bratislava), ASME B31.1, CSA B51, CSA N285.0, CSA N286 (QA program), CSA N299.1, CWB W47.1, NQA-1 (QA program), ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, NQA-1 / CSA N286 QA program, ASME B31.1 / CSA B51 / CSA N285.0 / CSA N299.1 / CWB W47.1
- Industries
- eMobility, Energy storage / Clean Energy, , Industrial and consumer goods manufacturing (CPG), Aerospace, Material Handling
- 01
Pre-Automation / business case development
- 02
Prototype systems and proof-of-principle studies
- 03
Digital twin simulation and virtual commissioning
- 04
Engineering and manufacturing of the systems
- 05
Testing and commissioning (SAT)
- 06
Lifecycle service, remote support and smart maintenance
Processes and Technologies
Automated Bolting Systems
System of remotely operated manipulator tools with hydraulic clamping system for assembly and disassembly of SMR power modules.
Digital Twin Technology
Virtual replication of production lines and tools for optimizing design, programming and throughput before physical implementation.
UReality VR Simulation Training
Interactive VR training platform for assembly, maintenance and emergency procedures in a risk-free environment.
TIM Application Systems
Application systems for Thermal Interface Material in the thermal management of EV batteries.
Proof-of-Principle Studies
Simulation and 1:1 PoC build-up for validating functional and performance-related customer requirements.
Locations
Cambridge (Ontario, Canada)
CAHeadquarters with multiple plants (Fountain St North, Eagle Street, Natura Way, Intermarket)
- Materials
- Assembly and test systems, remotely operated nuclear tooling systems
Woodbridge (Ontario, Canada)
CALocation
Ohio (USA)
USLocation
Koblenz (Germany)
DELocation
Ingolstadt (Germany)
DELocation
Bratislava (Slovakia, ATS Industrial Automation s.r.o.)
SKLocation
Senec (Slovakia)
SKLocation
Trenčín (Slovakia)
SKLocation
Göteborg (Sweden)
SELocation
Systems and Plants
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly and test systems for battery modules, battery packs and e-motors for electric vehiclesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation for building and testing grid-storage batteriesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prototype systems/pilot lines for validating product designs and manufacturing processesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digital twin technology / virtual simulation of production lines and toolsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| VR simulation training (UReality) for assembly/maintenance training e.g. rocket tanks and cranesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| TIM application system (Thermal Interface Material) for thermal management of EV batteriesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Packaging machine automation for e-commerce fulfillmentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certifications
Quality assurance follows ISO 9001:2015 at all major locations as well as nuclear QA programs according to NQA-1 and CSA N286. For nuclear manufacturing, ASME B31.1, CSA B51, CSA N285.0, CSA N299.1 and CWB W47.1 apply.
| Evidence | Cambridge (CA) | Woodbridge (CA) | Ohio (US) | Koblenz (DE) | Bratislava (SK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |||||
| ISO 14001:2015 | |||||
| ISO 27001:2022 | |||||
| ISO 45001:2018 | |||||
| NQA-1 / CSA N286 QA program | |||||
| ASME B31.1 / CSA B51 / CSA N285.0 / CSA N299.1 / CWB W47.1 |
History
- 2020
NuScale Power becomes the first SMR developer to receive design approval from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (context of the partnership project).
- 2024
ATS Industrial Automation developed the MAEB automated bolting system for NuScale SMR.