Batesville Tool & Die Inc. is a global supplier of precision metal stamping components for the automotive, appliance and other industries. The company is investing in smart robotics for an automated bin picking and assembly process.

A & A Sheet Metal/Securall Products is a manufacturer of cabinets, workstations, shop carts, safety cleaning tanks, security safes and chemical storage buildings. The company is purchasing a robotic press brake with automatic tool changer and incorporated 6-axis robot.

Zinn Kitchens Inc. manufactures residential custom cabinetry for the entire home, including bath, bar, kitchen, laundry and office. They are incorporating adaptive software with a CNC machine to help with precision, material efficiency, inventory controls and component labeling.

Strauss Dairy Ingredients Inc. manufactures products for the animal feed sector, including powder milk replacers. They convert dairy liquids into dairy solids such as protein encapsulated fat. They are making technology investments in their process to increase capacity and improve quality to meet demand.

Specialty Machine and CNC Inc. is a low-to-medium volume machine shop serving manufacturing. They are modernizing with an updated CNC cutting machine that offers new capabilities, such as nesting algorithms for materials optimization and reverse engineering via visual trace of physical part for cut data.

Shape Shifters Inc provides a variety of metal fabrication services including machining, coating, laser engraving and stamping for the defense, aerospace and transportation industries. The company is expanding capabilities with investments in next generation milling, cutting, engraving and design software.

Schwartz Processing is a recently launched meat processor of locally raised livestock. They are embarking on a facility expansion to bring slaughter operations in-house, which includes several pieces of production equipment that are technology-enabled.

Sanlo Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of coated and uncoated mechanical cable assemblies and wire rope. They are streamlining the manufacturing process of their high-volume wire assemblies by adding a 6-axis robot to auto-crimp and bin finished pieces.

S.U.S. Cast Products Inc. is a high pressure, aluminum, die cast foundry and machining operation. They are making investments in automated die spray systems to improve capacity and achieve more consistent spray coverage.

Rockablock, LLC designs and produces a collection of branded apparel and accessories that highlights the richness and depth of Black culture. They are purchasing an automatic screen press with image alignment capabilities and large format conveyor dryer to handle increased product demand.

RedFox Cabinetry & Design is a firm scaling to expand their custom cabinetry design and production services, manufacturing cabinetry solutions for clients and resellers as well as components for other area shops.  After borrowing production space, they are now establishing their own facility in Loogootee, IN.  They are investing in several pieces of technology equipment to increase and diversify production lines in preparation for nationwide distribution.