Innovative Automation
About
About Innovative Automation
Innovative Automation designs, builds and commissions robotic assembly and test systems for manufacturers. It also develops RoboTape adhesive-tape application and RoboClip automated fastening systems. The privately owned Canadian company collaborates with 3M on robotic tape application and operates manufacturing facilities in Barrie and Newmarket.
Operations
Facilities & manufacturing
- Factory floor area
2026-10-05 - The RoboTape facility in Newmarket occupies approximately 5,500 square feet of manufacturing space. - RoboTape manufacturing floor area in Newmarket - Newmarket, Ontario
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Supply
Supply chain relationships
Team
- Michael Lalonde - President and Chief Executive Officer
- Tom DeConkey - Vice President of Operations
- Kevin King - Engineering Manager
- Jim Stobbe - VP Supply Chain and Special Projects
Resources
Curated durable documents and official technical references.
- 2024 Modern Slavery Report
PDF · Fiscal year ended September 2024 · Innovative Automation
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Timeline
Events
- 2025-05-01 - Product Launch - Innovative Automation launches RoboClip for automated clip placement
The modular system accommodates different part sizes and geometries. An operator interface supports teaching placement points during setup and maintenance. Target applications include automotive, appliance and industrial assembly.
Source - 2022-04-26 - Partnership - Innovative Automation and 3M introduce a robotic tape-application collaboration
The feed unit supports spool changes without stopping production and keeps the tape supply outside the robot tool. The lightweight applicator can be integrated with industrial robots or cobots from different manufacturers. The system debuted at ATX West in Anaheim on April 12, 2022.
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Relations
Relationships
- 3M
Partner - Innovative Automation and 3M collaborate on the co-branded RoboTape System for 3M Tape.