Minnesota Address change!

Posted on: May 7th, 2013

Please note the new address for Hartfiel Automation, Minnesota.

Hartfiel Automation corporate headquarters is now located at :
6533 Flying Cloud Drive
Suite 100
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

The phone numbers and remittance address will remain the same.

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Hartfiel Automation- Now Exclusive Distributor of B&R

Posted on: April 29th, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS- Hartfiel Automation Inc. is pleased to announce they are now the exclusive distributor of Bernecker + Rainer (“B&R”) in all of Hartfiel Automation territories.

B&R is a privately held company based in Egglsburg, Austria with a presence in 68 countries. The United States headquarters is located in Roswell, Georgia.

“B&R’s premium hardware and software combination sets them apart from every other manufacturer in the world. B&R’s single source capability will allow us to provide automation solutions to many customers in a wide variety of industries,” states Hartfiel Automation President Pat Schusted.

Because B&R is the largest privately held company in the industry, worldwide, they are able to concentrate on real market requirements and innovations.

“Our partnership with B&R allows us to offer flexible, innovative automation platforms that can address the unique challenges facing our customers everyday,” President Pat Schusted continues. “Hartfiel Automation is very excited for the future with B&R.”

Hartfiel Automation specializes in delivering pneumatic automation and motion control products and solutions to its customers. Operating for more than 50 years, Hartfiel is devoted to strengthening manufacturing in 10 states from Minnesota to Texas. Hartfiel is ISO 9001:2008 certified since 2004; and ISO 13485:2003; UL 508A and FM approved. To find out more, please visit us at www.hartfiel.com

Contacts
Hartfiel Automation, Inc.
Meaghan Dahlke, 952-974-2536
Marketing Coordinator

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Food Drive Challenge 2013

Posted on: March 8th, 2013

March has arrived, which means its Minnesota Food Share Month!

This week was the first week of Hartfiel Automation’s 4th Annual Biggest Giver Food Drive Challenge. Hartfiel Automation continues to team up with the PROP Food Shelf in Eden Prairie, MN.

Last year Hartfiel Automation exceeded their goal of 750 pounds coming in with ONE TON (750 Pounds of food and $1,280 in cash). This year Hartfiel has pledged to collect 2000 pounds!

To kick off the Food Drive Challenge Hartfiel hosted a bagel breakfast on March 4th! Employees were able to trade food donations or cash donations for a bagel breakfast.

Many other events are planned throughout the month of March in order to reach the goal of 2000 pounds.

1st week- March 4th- Kick off bagel Breakfast and March 7th- BBQ
2nd week- March 11th- Bake sale and bean bag tournament
3rd week- March 18th- Bake sale and CANstruction building contest
Final week- March 25th- Golf Challenge and chili contest.

If your company is interested in getting involved, find all the details by visiting the Food Drive Challenge website- http://fooddrivechallenge.org/

Learn more about the PROP food shelf by visiting their website- http://www.propfood.org/#

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Hartfiel Automation, Inc. Announces New President

Posted on: January 22nd, 2013

Eden Prairie, MN–Hartfiel Automation, Inc.’s (“Hartfiel”) Chief Executive Officer, Myron J. Moser has promoted Patrick L. Schusted, the Company’s current Vice President of Sales and Marketing to the position of President effective immediately. Mr. Schusted succeeds Mr. Moser, President since 1995. Mr. Moser will continue on as the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Moser commented, “I am delighted to transition the stewardship of this incredible company to such an exceptional and deserving leader as Patrick. We are fortunate to have him with us. His leadership has been central to our growth and success in the years he has been with us. I am confident that he will continue to build and strengthen Hartfiel in the future”.

Mr. Schusted has been with Hartfiel since 2005 joining the Company as an outside sales representative. He was promoted to Minnesota Branch Manager, and then to Vice President Sales and Marketing, prior to his promotion to his new role as President. Mr. Schusted joins an elite list of only two that have served in the Presidential role since the Company’s founding in 1958.

Mr. Schusted commented, “I am truly excited about the opportunity presented to me. It is a great honor to follow Myron in this role. I look forward to serving Hartfiel’s customers, suppliers and employees.”

About Hartfiel Automation, Inc.
Hartfiel specializes in delivering pneumatic automation and motion control products and solutions to its customers throughout the central United States. Operating for more than 54 years, Hartfiel is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and is devoted to strengthening manufacturing in 10 states from Minnesota to Texas. Hartfiel has been ISO 9001:2008 certified since 2004; ISO 13485:2003; UL 508A and FM approved. To find out more, please visit us at www.hartfiel.com.

Contact
Hartfiel Automation, Inc.
Meaghan Dahlke
Marketing Coordinator
(952) 974-2536

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Supplier of the Year Award from Terex

Posted on: May 17th, 2012

Hartfiel Automation received top award for supplying mobile controls to Terex AWP (Aerial Work Platform) Group.

Terex Corporation held their annual AWP Supplier Conference April 12th, 2012 in Seattle, WA. Seventy out of 400 of their top vendors, strategic partners, were invited to attend the conference. The meeting highlighted how business is awarded, how a strategic partner is defined, and the annual supplier awards were announced. Ten awards were given in ten different categories with Hartfiel being awarded as top supplier of mobile controls.

“The Hartfiel CPR process was used to show over $1,000,000 in savings contributing greatly to us receiving the award,” stated Ted Kraft, Sr. Vice President. “Our mission to strengthen American manufacturing with innovative automation will continue to benefit Terex. Terex strives to increase profitability through strategic partnerships and I believe we exemplify what they are looking for. Great work Russell Sims and the mobile controls team.”

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Coffee-Filled Robot Paw Back in the Spotlight

Posted on: February 27th, 2012

In December 2010 we showcased a video about a robotic hand comprised of a balloon filled with coffee grounds. It was designed to easily pick up objects of varying size and shape. Now it’s back and able to throw! After you watch the video check out the article.

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Operate Machinery with Retainer

Posted on: February 24th, 2012

“Many people with debilitating conditions rely on sip and puff technology to get around, which is relatively lo-fi by some standards. Now, a special retainer with magnetic sensors could bring mobility into the smartphone age. Developed at Georgia Tech, the Tongue Drive System uses a magnetic piercing to track lingual gestures. The sensors then transmit data to an iOS app that translates it to on-screen or a joystick movement. Earlier versions used a headset, but the prototype revealed at the International Solid State Circuits Conference in San Francisco, is hoped to be more comfortable and discreet. The system is currently being trialled by 11 participants with high-level spinal-cord injuries, with larger trials planned.”

Read entire article

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3D Printing for Manufacturers

Posted on: January 10th, 2012

3D printers are more affordable when developing prototypes of a new product, for manufacturers, or machines, for an OEM.

“Unlike conventional manufacturing, where products are often mass-produced overseas, 3D printing allows companies to print customized items when and where they’re needed, cutting the costs of materials and shipping goods like shoes from China to U.S. store shelves and then to outlets if they don’t sell. The technology, also called additive manufacturing, makes it possible to build products in remote places, such as outer space. NASA is looking at 3D printing as a possible means of creating replacement parts and tools on the International Space Station.”

See the 3D printer in action.

To read the entire Businessweek article click here.

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Trio ARMS new Motion Coordinator

Posted on: November 7th, 2011

“Trio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator range with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533MHz ARM11 processor – flexibly and economically providing new levels of multi-tasking servo or stepper control for high performance automation.” – www.motioncontrol.com

For more information about the new Trio Motion Coordinators please CLICK HERE.

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Large BIMBA In Stock Selection Available

Posted on: November 1st, 2011

Hartfiel now carries a large variety of BIMBA Cylinders IN STOCK.
*available in IA, NE, W. MO, OK, and TX

Click Here for a list of what we carry.

Short Lead Times and Quick Delivery!

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