Robotic Industries Association (RIA) has announced that Midwest Engineering Systems has received its Certified Robot Integrator designation. In order to become certified, Midwest Engineering Systems completed a rigorous process, which included an on-site audit and testing of key personnel, among other criteria. RIA requires each certified integrator to be recertified every two years.
"We are delighted to welcome Midwest Engineering Systems as our sixteenth Certified Robot Integrator," said Jeff Burnstein, President of RIA. "The Certified Robot Integrator program strengthens the overall integrator channel and allows integrators to benchmark their own processes against best industry practices. Based on industry feedback, we have found that achieving certification has proven to be valuable for integrators looking to showcase their capabilities to both users and suppliers."
"Midwest Engineering Systems is proud to be an RIA Certified Robotic Integrator qualified with the most Certified Expert Robotic Technologists in the country," said Terry Merrifield, Vice President/General Manager of Midwest Engineering Systems. "This certification highlights our continuing commitment to provide best-in-class knowledge and experience to our customers looking to reach their automation goals. It also gives current and future customers a measurable benchmark that supports Midwest Engineering's reliability and adherence to industry standards."
"Robotics customers, of course, still need to conduct their own due diligence on the suppliers they select," said Burnstein. "RIA cannot guarantee the work of any integrator or recommend which integrators to choose. We have more than 60 system integrator members and look forward to having more of them go through the certification process in the near future."
Founded in 1974, RIA now represents some 315 robot manufacturers, system integrators, component suppliers, end users, consulting firms, research groups and educational institutions. RIA is best known for its biennial Automate Show & Conference (next event slated for March 23-26, 2015, in Chicago); the ANSI/RIA National Robot Safety Standard and annual National Robot Safety Conference; and the annual Robotics Industry Forum.
Midwest Engineering Systems Inc. provides complex systems integration, and has been providing custom machine design, automation, robotics and integrated solutions for over 20 years.
For more information contact:
Jeff Burnstein
President
Robotic Industries Association
900 Victors Way, Suite 140
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734-994-6088
www.robotics.org