June 2026 Component Engineering Sold to Strategic Partner Focused on the Future of Automation At Orka Automation, precision engineering has always been at the core of who we are. For many years, that expertise extended through our Component Engineering Quality Solutions business, where we designed and built robust, high-precision gauging and inspection solutions for customers […]
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Why Inline Quality Inspection Is a Game-Changer for Modern Manufacturing
Discover how inline quality inspection enhances manufacturing efficiency, reduces waste, and ensures consistent product quality. Learn why it’s essential for smart factories and Industry 4.0. […]
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FabTech 2025 Recap: What’s Next in Manufacturing – and What It Means for Us
FabTech 2025 set the stage for what’s next in manufacturing—and the message was clear: automation, sustainability, and reshoring are no longer trends, they’re imperatives. […]
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Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The Power of Modular Automation Platforms
Streamline production, boost efficiency, and future-proof your factory with a smart manufacturing automation platform built for precision, scalability, and real-time control. […]
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Optimized In-Line Work Cell for Clip Assembly and Inspection
Optimized assembly with automation, real-time rework, and traceability for the automotive industry. […]
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Orka Automation in the News – February 2024
Orka Featured in Crain’s grand rapids business Excerpted below: Manufacturing Local automation executives confident in 2024 demand, growth Kayleigh Van Wyk – January 4, 2024 John Amrhein believes the time is now for companies that want to launch automation solutions into their operations to follow through. Amrhein, executive vice president and partner at Wyoming-based Orka […]
Worth A Read…
Links to articles that caught our attention this week. INDUSTRY TRENDS 3 Must-Know 2022 Automotive Industry Trends – 1). Focus on Green; 2). Growing Popularity of Mobility as a Service; 3). Increased use of digital sales experiences 4 Reasons Why Manufacturing is Resurging in the Midwest – 1). Friendly Residents; 2). Affordability; 3). Location; 4). […]
Unfortunately, Failure Can Be An Option
FAILURE HAPPENS We’ve all heard the saying, “Failure is not an option”. However, in a disturbing percentage of industrial automation implementations, failure definitely happens. Searching the web for authoritative studies on the success of industrial automation/industry 4.0 projects, one can find that in some surveys, as many as 60% of automation projects do not meet […]
Orka In the News | 12.10.21
ORKA IN THE NEWS Orka was featured in a recent article from MiBiz on Automation Industry activity. In short – there’s a lot of automation demand right now, driving longer lead times due to capacity constraints and supply chain issues. Automation companies sustain growth despite workforce, supply chain challenges […]
Supplier Relationships = Innovation
Supply chain difficulties lead headlines in all major publications – manufacturing and otherwise. In addition to pent-up demand, manufacturers continue to experience challenges getting components needed to ship finished products in a timely manner. In addition to ensuring your company has the components you need, when you need them, there’s a hidden opportunity with your […]


