Tag: automation

Space Age Electronics Expands Capabilities with Gaston Electronics Acquisition – What This Means for Our Partners

At Space Age Electronics, our mission has always been to deliver code‑driven, field‑ready solutions that make fire & life safety systems simpler to design, install, and maintain. Today, we’re excited to share a milestone that will strengthen that mission and open new opportunities for our company and our partners. Space Age Electronics expands capabilities with the acquisition of Gaston Electronics,…

ERP manufacturing integration is Part 5 of the "Inside Our Metal Fabrication Automation Strategies" series.

ERP Manufacturing Integration—Connecting the Dots in Production Flow

The Moment We Realized We Needed Something More Before Space Age Electronics decided on ERP manufacturing integration, we had one of those days every manufacturer dreads.  It started with a rush order. The job was big, high-profile, and urgent enough that every other project on the floor felt the ripple. But halfway through, we hit a wall—literally. Our bending cell…

Blanking automation and how it support downstream workflow.

Blanking Automation—Smarter Starts for Streamlined Fabrication

Blanking Automation Starts Everything Right  In fabrication, everything flows from your first cut. At Space Age Electronics, we’ve learned that if blanking automation doesn’t work flawlessly, nothing else can. Precision bends? Reliable welds? On-time final assembly? They all depend on the accuracy and efficiency of the blanking stage. That’s why we’ve invested time, tech, and talent into making blanking smarter—not…

Laser welding automation blog. Inside our metal fabrication automation strategies part 2 of 7.

Laser Welding Automation: Why We Replaced Manual TIG

Laser Welding Automation Helps You Evolve  For years, TIG welding served Space Age Electronics well and it gave us clean, cosmetic welds. That’s exactly what our fire safety systems demanded, especially in public-facing installations. But as our catalog grew and turnaround expectations tightened, we hit a wall.  TIG welding was precise, yes—but it was also labor-intensive. Skilled welders were pulled…