{"id":17944,"date":"2026-09-04T14:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T14:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/?post_type=case_studies&#038;p=17944"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:34:11","slug":"pre-automation-guide","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/case_studies\/pre-automation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Before the Build: Accelerate Production Readiness with Pre-Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6b6992b5 hero-with-robobar alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-9aa6f146\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-777eded7\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-777eded7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b088773e gb-headline-text atsia-hero-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/case-studies\/\">\u2190 Case Studies &amp; eBooks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37b1d1e7 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Free eBook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-457ee25b gb-headline-text\">Before the Build: Accelerate Production Readiness with Pre-Automation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-785e774f gb-headline-text\"><strong>Reduce manufacturing risk before investing in production equipment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c9e154a\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M148 288h-40c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v40c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12zm108-12v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm96 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm-96 96v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm-96 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm192 0v-40c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v40c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h40c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12zm96-260v352c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V112c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48h48V12c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v52h128V12c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h40c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v52h48c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48zm-48 346V160H48v298c0 3.3 2.7 6 6 6h340c3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Sept 4, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4b54d507\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b54d507\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d602768a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fff4f081 gb-headline-text\"><strong>How to Prepare for Automation Before the Build Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-83d169a4 gb-headline-text\">Moving from product development to automation raises critical questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:16px\">What needs to be automated first?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Which processes require more development?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Is the product designed for scalable assembly?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Will the proposed system meet throughput requirements?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Where are the highest technical and quality risks?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"font-size:16px\">What data and traceability requirements must the equipment support?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6a55b69b gb-headline-text\">Moving into equipment design without answering these questions increases the risk of scope changes, rework, commissioning delays, and production shortfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6682dfa2 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Getting started with your automation partner early in the design phase in critical. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-52e096a4 gb-headline-text\">Pre-Automation creates a structured phase between product development and automation. Cross-functional teams evaluate requirements, manufacturability, process feasibility, line performance, technical risk, and quality needs before major capital commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-251339ab gb-headline-text\">Learn how manufacturers use Pre-Automation to build a stronger foundation for automation success. This eBook combines a practical framework with real-world case studies that show how early planning, validation, and risk assessment help manufacturers move from an initial product or prototype to stable, scalable production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8e44ff36\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4432\" height=\"3696\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8e44ff36\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png\" alt=\"Before the Build: Accelerate Production Readiness with Pre-Automation\" title=\"Pree-Automation eBook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png 4432w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png?resize=300,250 300w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png?resize=768,640 768w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png?resize=1024,854 1024w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png?resize=1536,1281 1536w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2026\/09\/Pree-Automation-eBook.png?resize=2048,1708 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4432px) 100vw, 4432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3ad556e6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3ad556e6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68525b62\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6c65862f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00e3ee1d gb-headline-text\">Download the Complete <br>Pre-Automation for Manufacturers Guide.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-872112af gb-headline-text\">Learn how to identify manufacturing risks, validate critical processes, and make informed automation decisions before equipment design begins.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Get in touch\" id=\"pardot-form-iframe\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/go.atsautomation.com\/l\/651873\/2026-09-03\/h8rkwb? Source_Page=IA-Pre-Automation-eBook\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar pardot_iframe= document.getElementById('pardot-form-iframe');\npardot_iframe.src = pardot_iframe.src + '&' + window.location.search.substr(1);\n<\/script>\n<script>\n  window.addEventListener('message', function(event) {\n    if (event.data.type === 'customFormRedirect' && event.data.url) {\n      window.location.href = event.data.url;\n    }\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a54c2ee8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1653a8ee alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-c414db13\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-68415d9c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68415d9c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ef04b268 gb-headline-text\">Who This eBook Is For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Manufacturers moving from prototype to production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Teams planning a new line, facility expansion, or equipment upgrade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\">Manufacturers looking to scale production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c4c85373\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c4c85373\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a162ec60 gb-headline-text\">What You\u2019ll Learn About Pre-Automation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2bb49209\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-7e29b179\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e29b179 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1103d9b5\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9503efd\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c49d95c gb-headline-text\"><strong>Define Requirements and Build the Business Case<\/strong><br>Learn how User Requirements Specification (URS), production flow mapping, throughput analysis, and investment modeling align technical decisions with production and business goals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-7b227b41\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b227b41 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7eda114\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5715d405\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-790af91b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Design Products with Manufacturing in Mind<\/strong><br>Explore how Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews reduce product complexity, improve part handling, and create more stable assembly processes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a82c7e67\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a82c7e67 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b2d6cb01\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1c1e40e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9da52ebb gb-headline-text\"><strong>Validate Critical Processes<\/strong><br>See how Proof of Principle (POP) and feasibility studies evaluate processes such as welding, dispensing, leak testing, soldering, and vision inspection under representative conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b7b604ab\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7b604ab atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa7e6a39\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cec09f0c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c66e3643 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Model Production Performance<\/strong><br>Learn how process and concept simulation assess cycle times, buffers, downtime, layouts, variant mixes, and future capacity before teams finalize a line concept.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d5829d34\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d5829d34 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c0059b2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33df2003\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b82598ad gb-headline-text\"><strong>Identify and Manage Technical Risk<\/strong><br>Understand how technical risk assessments and FMECA-based reviews document potential failure modes, prioritize risks, and connect each risk with a mitigation plan.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d23acdef\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d23acdef atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c257f8f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-27ca26ba\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8a88011b gb-headline-text\"><strong>Bridge the Gap with Prototype Equipment<\/strong><br>Explore how prototype stations and pilot lines support first-article builds, process refinement, operator feedback, data collection, and production planning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5d5aec23\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d5aec23 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-89451d05\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35d1d05a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd92d5bc gb-headline-text\"><strong>Plan Quality and Validation Early<\/strong><br>Learn how validation requirements, testing, traceability, data collection, and acceptance criteria can enhance equipment design.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6525b11a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6525b11a atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36192f00\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f4b3d9c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4396ab97 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Learn from Real-World Success Stories<\/strong><br>Discover how Pre-Automation helped manufacturers across industries validate processes, optimize production concepts, and reduce project risk before investing in automation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-46400960 hero-with-robobar\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-042bea94 alignfull\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7d8ded84 gb-headline-text\">Want to Learn More About Digitalization?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-4ec18851\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f54cc0da\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f54cc0da atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3006a1ea\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/blog-posts\/before-the-build-how-to-define-requirements-that-deliver-results\/\" aria-label=\"Before the Build: How to Define Automation Requirements That Deliver Results\"><\/a><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-20440b18\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-20440b18\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/10\/Team-working-on-automation-equipment.png\" alt=\"Two individuals working on automation equipment\" title=\"Team working on automation equipment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/10\/Team-working-on-automation-equipment.png 608w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/10\/Team-working-on-automation-equipment.png?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-000c9adb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3ef06428 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Before the Build: How to Define Automation Requirements That Deliver Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d0ec6616 gb-headline-text\">Avoid costly automation mistakes. Learn how strong requirements definition sets the stage for success\u2014from concept to commissioning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-5501a9ec\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-00699a80 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/blog-posts\/before-the-build-how-to-define-requirements-that-deliver-results\/\">Read the Blog Post<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-ecd1883a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ecd1883a atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aede8e7\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/blog-posts\/the-benefits-of-pre-automation-in-rfq-development-reducing-costs-and-improving-responses\/\" aria-label=\"The Benefits of Pre-Automation in RFQ Development: Reducing Costs and Improving Responses\"><\/a><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-977fa30f\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"608\" height=\"456\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-977fa30f\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/02\/Project-Management.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"Project Management\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/02\/Project-Management.png 608w, https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2025\/02\/Project-Management.png?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63123079\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f77605b3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>The Benefits of Pre-Automation in RFQ Development: Reducing Costs and Improving Responses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7499243d gb-headline-text\">Streamline RFQ and RFP development with pre-automation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and responses while reducing costs and improving procurement outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-c025827f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-7dccf2f3 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/blog-posts\/the-benefits-of-pre-automation-in-rfq-development-reducing-costs-and-improving-responses\/\">Read the Blog Post<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-fc3683a8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc3683a8 atsia-approach-item\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-870f1757\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/ianew\/blog-posts\/accelerate-your-product-launch-with-proof-of-principle-testing\/\" aria-label=\"Accelerate Your 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