Custom Automated Production Systems for Industrial Manufacturing

We design and build heavy-duty manufacturing equipment for continuous operation. From standalone automated workcells to full multi-machine production lines.

Strategic engineering partners for modern manufacturing.
CNH Industrial Automation Partner Ford Motor Company Automation Partner General Mills Industrial Partner Interlake Mecalux Automation Lawrence Foods Partner Lion Electric Partner Pullman Sugar Partner Rolls Royce Automation Partner Sargents Partner Sokol Partner Techtronic Industries Partner Senior Flexonics Partner

One Team. Concept to Commissioning.

Based in Chicago, HQA brings over a decade of experience designing and building industrial automation equipment for demanding production environments.

From concept to commissioning, projects are executed entirely in-house. Mechanical design, controls engineering, panel building, and machining are integrated under one roof — reducing handoffs and increasing build consistency.

Industrial Automation Capabilities

Precision-engineered systems built for performance and scale.

Precision Laser Automation Systems

Laser Systems

Cut/Weld/Mark

High-speed laser processing systems for trimming, marking, and precision welding in mass production.

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Robotic Production Cells with Fanuc and Epson integration

Automated Workcells

Fanuc / Epson

Configurable automation platforms for assembly, machining, laser processing, and advanced material handling.

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Complete Integrated Production Lines

Production Lines

$10M+ Proven

Integrated multi-station automation systems delivering continuous production at industrial scale.

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Modular Automation Platform

Pre-engineered mechanical and controls foundations designed for rapid deployment. Our modular platforms provide the industrial-grade chassis and safety infrastructure.

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Modular Industrial Automation Platform