Right-sized automation for human-intensive manufacturing lines
Automation doesn’t have to mean a million-dollar machine or a two-year deployment. For most medical device manufacturers, the real gains come from targeted, practical automation that fits the way your people already build.
Pezo helps you bridge that gap—keeping the core of your human-intensive process intact while introducing the right level of automation.

What we do
We design and build small-footprint automated systems that sit directly in your line:
- Automated fixtures and electromechanical tooling
- Robotic pick/place and handling
- Vision-guided alignment and inspection
- Integrated stations that pair with ELEVT™ workstations
- Inline machine integration for catheter and device assembly
Focused on solutions that move throughput and ergonomics without a massive retool.

When automation makes sense
If you’re seeing any of these on your line, you’re in the right place:
- Operators fighting repetitive tasks, ergonomics, or long reach
- Too much variation between technicians
- Slow step-time in a critical operation
- Throughput constraints tied to a single manual step
- A bottleneck that’s delaying validation or scale-up
- A line that’s growing faster than your hiring capacity

Applications to consider
- Robotic loading or alignment where fine motor skills cause variation
- Automated catheter handle molding cells (paired with ELEVT™ + GS 5T)
- Inline assembly nests with automated dispense or cure
- Vision-guided feature inspection before downstream steps
- Automated test, press-fit, bond, or torque operations
- Semi-autonomous operator “assist” stations for ergonomics and speed

How we work with you
- On-site review: We walk your line, talk to your operators, understand the real constraints.
- Rapid concepts: Sketches, mockups, and proof models—fast. We iterate directly with you until the solution clicks.
- Build + integration: We machine the components, build the system, integrate any robotics or vision hardware, and ensure it plays nice with your existing equipment.
- Validation-ready delivery: We help you align with your IQ/OQ/PQ pathway so adoption is smooth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my line is ready for automation?
Most teams feel the pain before they know the solution. If you have a manual bottleneck, operator variation, ergonomics issues, or a step that slows validation, you’re ready for targeted automation. We’ll walk your line and help you identify the simplest, highest-value opportunity.
Do you replace operators or support them?
We focus on assisted automation—tools, fixtures, and small integrated machines that make people faster, safer, and more consistent. The goal isn’t to remove operators; it’s to make their work easier and more reliable.
What does “right-sized automation” mean?
It means automation that fits your process instead of reshaping it. We design solutions that stay within your footprint, work with your existing stations (including ELEVT™), and deliver ROI without the cost or disruption of a full automated cell.
What’s the difference between Pezo automation and Custom Automation Inc.?
Pezo handles practical, sub-$250K automated stations and machine integration for human-intensive lines.
Custom Automation builds larger, fully automated systems.
Together, we cover everything from a single automated fixture to a full robotic cell.
How long does it take to go from concept to working equipment?
For most projects, early concepts happen in days, prototyping in weeks, and final builds in weeks to a few months—depending on complexity and validation requirements. Because design, machining, and automation live under one roof, iteration is fast.

