You have probably heard of cobots, as they are a growing trend in today’s automation manufacturing industries. Cobots, or collaborative robots work in partnership with employees. Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots are designed to work with humans and not for humans. Although gaining popularity, many people do not fully understand the differences between cobots and […]

We know you are under constant pressure to drive productivity and minimize downtime. Whether you need technical support, on-site engineering help, or worker training, we have you covered. Koops has a dedicated service and support team to help you with all of your ongoing needs. Our goal and desire are to help you keep your […]

Technology has made major advancements for almost every industry. Manufacturing is certainly one of those industries. The assembly process is one area that has seen significant changes. Automation from these technological advances has been key to business operation and efficiency for many years. Is your business taking advantage of all the benefits that automation can […]

Safeguards While workplace safety is a concern in all environments, it is something that definitely cannot be ignored in the manufacturing industry. When looking at automated systems for your manufacturing business, you want to be assured your machines are built with safety in mind. All Koops machines are designed and built with safeguards and safety […]

Fanuc Robotics Did you know that Koops is a Fanuc Robotics Integrator? Fanuc, the leading supplier of robotic automation in the Americas, partners with an extremely talented and experienced group of robotic integrators. Koops is proud to be one, providing customers with a truly unique solution for their automation application. We are able to analyze your […]

Like many other industries, manufacturers of medical equipment need to produce a consistent product efficiently, but they also face the pressure of making sure safety, accuracy, and compliance to federal regulations are met throughout the production process. In medical manufacturing environments, the maintenance challenge is to increase cleanliness, minimize contamination, and keep equipment running. That […]

Growth and expansion are not new to Koops. Founded in 1989, by Wesley Koops, Koops was dedicated to supplying its customers with special machine designs and engineering services. Koops has since developed its capabilities from an “engineering services” company to a “full service” company that showcases our hallmarks of service and support. In July of […]

We all know that people are vital to a manufacturing operation, but robots can also help in many ways. Human safety is the highest priority and integrating robots with safety features is a great way to stay competitive and create more jobs. Robots are here to rescue workers from manual labor and dangerous work conditions. […]

When you have a process you want automated, you need someone that will understand your product, see your vision and come up with a solution.  Although, you are the person that knows your product the best, you might not know the steps to begin automating your process. Koops will help from concept to completion of […]

Koops is honored to be recognized as one of the “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®” by The National Association for Business Resources (NABR).  Companies nominated for this award are evaluated in several categories such as: shared vision, communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee education and development, employee engagement and […]