Ford is almost done building out a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant packed with new technology and using the latest next-gen AVS automatic vehicle scheduling system to assemble the electric F-150 Lightning, coming in spring 2022. With the final assembly for the lightning pickup in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford is using Siemens technology and automation for production. Electro-Matic has provided them with PLCs, wireless communication, power control equipment, broadcast displays, AGVs, as well as our full-color LED displays from Electro-Matic Visual.

Since the pandemic hit the United States, Ford has been tremendous in how they have addressed, not only their employees but the public as well. Ford decided to produce respirators, ventilators, protective gowns, face shields and face masks to combat COVID-19 under a program called the Guardian Project. Due to the urgency of this project, Ford needed help figuring out how to produce these PPE’s in an automotive plant, since they don’t typically make products like this with equipment that would be coming from Asia. Electro-Matic stepped in to help and was then deemed the sole supplier for that project.

AHTD's Foundation Award recognizes extraordinary member companies that have helped to form their association through loyal support over 25 or more years. This year, Electro-Matic was awarded this honor!  Through supplying automation components and solutions, Electro-Matic has helped transform the American industry since 1969 developing practical applications for industrial commercial, and retail markets. 

TARUS is a family-owned manufacturer of specialized CNC machine tools founded in 1969 offering complete solutions for specialized tasks. TARUS is a world leader in Design Studio Milling Machines with the largest number of installations and the highest performance machines. They offer complete Design Studio Solutions including Milling and Measuring Machines, Surface Plates and Lifting & Rotation Systems. TARUS was the first to build large Gundrilling Machines specifically for Mold Makers in 1973.

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