Custom Automation Solutions & Equipment

Innovative Solutions Engineered for Your Operation’s Unique Challenges

When standard equipment can’t support unique applications or operational demands, custom automation solutions become essential. Bastian designs, fabricates, and installs custom automation solutions designed to tackle complex processes, tight tolerances, and specialized performance requirements head‑on.

With our vast engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities, you gain purpose-built solutions that deliver reliable performance, precision, and long‑term operational efficiency.

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Custom Automated Storage Solutions (ASRS, VLM)

When standard storage systems fall short, our custom ASRS and VLM equipment provide innovative options for bulky loads, tight tolerances, sensitive items, freezer environments, and seismic‑rated applications – all thoroughly tested for safety and performance.

Custom Conveyor Systems

Moving products isn’t always straightforward – harsh environments, delicate components, and unique product geometries often require custom conveyor designs. Our team creates systems tailored for your product, performance needs, and operations.

Custom Lifts & Platforms

Improve ergonomics, safety, and productivity with custom lifts and platforms designed for heavy loads, unusual product shapes, temperature extremes, precision testing applications, and operator access challenges.

Custom Pallet & Tote Handling

Address limitations around space, non‑standard load configurations, and product protection with custom pallet and tote handling solutions. These solutions include stackers, dispensers, and transfer systems designed for safe, efficient movement.

Why Choose Bastian for Custom Automation?

Proven expertise — comprehensive experience in custom material handling processes, including conveyors, storage systems, lifts, pallet handling, and other unique automation equipment
Lifecycle support — guidance from concept engineering and fabrication through installation, optimization, and long‑term service
Certified manufacturing quality — ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications ensure consistent quality and responsible environmental practices

How do I know if custom automation equipment is right for my operation?

Custom automation equipment is ideal when standard machinery can’t meet your product specifications, throughput needs, or facility limitations. If your operation has unique loads, specialized handling requirements, or strict environmental conditions, custom automation is often the best fit.

What benefits can custom automation solutions provide?

Custom automation solutions can increase throughput, reduce labor demand, improve operator safety, enhance product quality, and streamline material flow. They are tailored to solve your exact challenges, making them more effective than off‑the‑shelf options.

What industries benefit most from custom automation solutions?

Industries with strict quality standards, highly specialized products, difficult environments, or unique material handling requirements – such as aerospace, manufacturing and automotive – often require custom automation equipment.

How long does it take to design and build custom automation equipment?

Timelines vary depending on system complexity, engineering requirements, and testing needs. Projects typically include phases such as engineering studies, simulations, fabrication, installation, and onsite commissioning, ensuring your equipment performs reliably from day one.

What types of custom equipment can Bastian manufacture?

We design and fabricate a wide range of custom automation equipment, including conveyors, lifts, platforms, vertical lift modules (VLMs), ASRS, ergonomic devices, pallet and tote handling systems, turntables, and specialized conveyor transfers. Each design is tailored to your unique product, facility, and operational needs.

Custom Automation Solutions & Equipment

Innovative Solutions Engineered for Your Operation’s Unique Challenges

Our Custom Automation Solutions

Custom Automated Storage Solutions (ASRS, VLM)

Custom Conveyor Systems

Custom Lifts & Platforms

Custom Pallet & Tote Handling

Why Choose Bastian for Custom Automation?

Custom Automation FAQs

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