Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Apex, North Carolina
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Since 1989
ATI Industrial Automation develops robotic accessories and end-effector products, including automatic tool changers, force and torque sensing systems, utility couplers, material removal tools, and robotic collision sensors. The company is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, and was founded in 1989. It reports an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Novanta Inc. acquired the company in 2021. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In June 2025, the company and iA-ROBOTICS publicized a deburring tool application for wheel manufacturing.
ATI Industrial Automation at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Apex, North Carolina
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
12
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
12
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Singapore · Sri Lanka · United Kingdom · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from ATI Industrial Automation.
What this tells a buyer
The company reports recent public activity including a June 2025 deburring tool application for wheel manufacturing with iA-ROBOTICS and an April 2026 annexation by the City of Monroe, which covered a $300 million investment tied to ATI Specialty Materials.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists capabilities in metal fabrication, with product areas spanning electronics, welding, tooling, assembly, and powertrain applications.
The company is privately held as a subsidiary of Novanta Inc. following the 2021 acquisition, and it has operated since 1989 with locations in Michigan, China, Japan, Spain, and Germany.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
ATI Industrial Automation develops robotic accessories and end-effector products, including automatic tool changers, force and torque sensing systems, utility couplers, material removal tools, and robotic collision sensors. The company is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, and was founded in 1989. It reports an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Novanta Inc. acquired the company in 2021. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In June 2025, the company and iA-ROBOTICS publicized a deburring tool application for wheel manufacturing.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Apex, North Carolina |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What ATI Industrial Automation makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists capabilities in metal fabrication, with product areas spanning electronics, welding, tooling, assembly, and powertrain applications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Welding, Tooling, Assembly, Powertrain (source: ati-ia.com).
Certifications
ATI Industrial Automation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — ati-ia.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company reports recent public activity including a June 2025 deburring tool application for wheel manufacturing with iA-ROBOTICS and an April 2026 annexation by the City of Monroe, which covered a $300 million investment tied to ATI Specialty Materials. US customs bill-of-lading records list 12 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Singapore · Sri Lanka · United Kingdom · China.
Latest developments
2026-08-23 — ATI Industrial Automation - RobotToday (robottoday.com)
2026-06-23 — ATI | ATI Expands Advanced Machining and Inspection Capability (atimaterials.com)
2026-05-05 — Aerospace Supplier Considering $300M Charlotte-Area Investment - Connect CRE (connectcre.com)
2026-04-30 — $300 Million Investment: City of Monroe Annexes ATI Specialty Materials, Expanding Local Operations — Monroe Office of Economic Development (developmonroe.com)
2025-06-26 — iA-ROBOTICS and ATI Deburring Tools Put a New Spin on Wheel Making - ATI Industrial Automation (novanta.com)
2025-05-14 — Nikon SLM Solutions announces collaboration on naval propulsion - Engineering.com (engineering.com)
Facilities
ATI Industrial Automation is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:
Chihuahua, Mexico — atimaterials.com
Apex, NC — ati-ia.com
Company details
The company is privately held as a subsidiary of Novanta Inc. following the 2021 acquisition, and it has operated since 1989 with locations in Michigan, China, Japan, Spain, and Germany. ATI Industrial Automation was founded in 1989, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does ATI Industrial Automation make?
ATI Industrial Automation develops robotic accessories and end-effector products, including automatic tool changers, force and torque sensing systems, utility couplers, material removal tools, and robotic collision sensors. The company is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, and was founded in 1989. It reports an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Novanta Inc. acquired the company in 2021. It serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and industrial equipment customers. In June 2025, the company and iA-ROBOTICS publicized a deburring tool application for wheel manufacturing.
Where is ATI Industrial Automation headquartered?
ATI Industrial Automation is headquartered in Apex, North Carolina (1031 Goodworth Dr, Apex, North Carolina, 27539).
When was ATI Industrial Automation founded?
ATI Industrial Automation was founded in 1989.
How big is ATI Industrial Automation?
ATI Industrial Automation has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does ATI Industrial Automation hold?
ATI Industrial Automation lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does ATI Industrial Automation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 12 inbound shipments for ATI Industrial Automation, with top origins including Singapore · Sri Lanka · United Kingdom · China.
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