Crave Technical
Overcoming the Toughest Challenges in Custom Automation
About the firm
Crave Technical is a multidisciplinary automation systems integrator specializing in custom-engineered manufacturing automation solutions. Founded in 2011, it designs, builds, and commissions advanced automation systems that combine machine vision, controls, industrial robotics, and complex software integration. Serving equipment providers (OEMs) and manufacturers across high-value and regulated industries, the practice delivers hardware-agnostic solutions using its structured ProQ Automation Process. Crave Technical also offers UL-compliant electrical control panels, in-house manufacturing, and standalone systems such as Webster, an automated bag-in-box inspection system, and AutoBox, a unified vision and control platform.
- Established
- 2011
- Firm type
- Automation & Controls · Mechanical Engineering
People
Joe CrandallPresident & Founder
Sara Deluca-SeraBusiness Manager
Matt HoughtonControls Lead
Joel RobertsSystem Design Lead
Ross SandlinHead of Sales
Capabilities
Automation Systems Integration
Crave Technical designs and integrates custom automation systems from concept through production commissioning, combining machine vision, robotics, controls, and software into turnkey solutions built to perform reliably on the factory floor.
- Machine Vision & Automated Inspection
Implementing advanced machine vision and high-speed automated inspection systems to serve as the eyes of manufacturing lines.
- Precision Industrial Robotics
Integrating robotic arms and custom end effectors designed for precise material handling and process execution.
- Controls Engineering & Programming
Developing sophisticated controls, safety systems, and programming architectures tailored to complex production requirements.
- Database & Software Integration
Building intelligent database structures and software layers, including unified vision and control integration platforms.
Electrical Panel Builds
It designs and builds UL-compliant electrical control panels to support OEM equipment builds and custom standalone automation systems.
Machine Building and In-House Manufacturing
The practice provides in-house mechanical fabrication and machine building capabilities, allowing clients to move from concept to physical production with a single accountable partner.
Field Deployment and Commissioning
is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- It Delivers Comprehensive On-site Installation
Support includes It delivers comprehensive on-site installation.
- Systems Integration
Support includes systems integration.
- And Production-environment Commissioning To Verify Equipment Performance
Support includes and production-environment commissioning to verify equipment performance.
OEM Engineering Augmentation
is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- It Extends Original Equipment Manufacturer Teams With Specialized Expertise In Controls
Support includes It extends original equipment manufacturer teams with specialized expertise in controls.
- Vision
Support includes vision.
- Robotics
Support includes robotics.
- UL Electrical Panels
Support includes UL electrical panels.
- Subassemblies
Support includes subassemblies.
- And Field Deployment
Support includes and field deployment.
Industries
Manufacturing · Automation & Controls · Robotics
Projects
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