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Heartland Automation Inc.

Name: Heartland Automation Inc.
Address: 19374 460th Street, Lake Mills, IA, 50450, US
Telephone: (641) 590-7168
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Heartland Automation Inc. is the industrial solution center for high volume production. Please check out our website for more information.

We design and build custom engineered factory automation machinery for a wide variety of products.

11/05/2026

Behind every machine is a team of people who make it happen.

Custom automation doesn't just happen. It takes experience, creativity, technical know-how, and a whole lot of problem-solving.

From machining and fabrication to welding, electrical work, assembly, and controls, every skill plays an important part in bringing a project to life.

Some days involve precise measurements and careful planning. Other days call for thinking outside the box, troubleshooting, and figuring out a better way to make something work.

It's the combination of knowledge, craftsmanship, and dedication that turns an idea into a working solution.

At Heartland Automation, we're proud of the people and the hands-on experience behind the machines.

Because great equipment starts with great people.

10/29/2026

Is it time to consider automation? Here's one sign to watch for.

Does your team spend a significant amount of time repeating the same task over and over?

When a process involves repetitive movements, consistent positioning, or performing the same operation on part after part, it may be worth taking a closer look at whether automation could help.

Automating the right task can help improve consistency, reduce repetitive manual work, and free up valuable time for other responsibilities.

Of course, not every process needs automation. The key is finding the right solution for the right challenge.

At Heartland Automation, we believe good automation starts with understanding the process and identifying opportunities to make the work more efficient.

Sometimes, a better way to work starts with asking a simple question: Is there a smarter way to do this?

10/22/2026

⚙️ There's more to automation than the machine itself.

Behind every custom machine is a whole lot of planning, problem solving, fabrication, machining, wiring, and programming.

Every detail matters. From how the parts fit together to how the operator interacts with the equipment, the goal is to build a solution that works for the customer's specific needs.

And sometimes, the biggest part of the job isn't making something work the way it's supposed to. It's figuring out how to make it work better.

That's what custom automation is all about. Taking a challenge and turning it into a working solution.

Built around the job. Designed to get the work done.

10/16/2026

10/08/2026

What does it look like when two automated spot welding machines go from our shop floor to making production parts at a customer’s facility?

It looks a little something like this…

Monday: Both machines were delivered.

Tuesday: Our team was on site assembling, leveling, lining up and rewiring everything. Once the customer had the air, water and electrical connections ready, we started bringing the first machine to life.

By Tuesday afternoon, we were dry cycling.

Wednesday morning: The customer had parts ready to weld, and production began on the first machine.

By noon, the second machine was ready to start producing too.

We stayed through the afternoon, watching both machines run and making sure everything was performing as it should. There were no major adjustments needed. Everything was working beautifully.

And before we wrapped up, there was still more to do.

We trained the maintenance personnel and operators, answered questions and made sure everyone understood the equipment and its operation.

We also provided recommended spare parts lists for consumable weld tooling and wear parts, along with documentation and warranty information for all purchased parts.

Because delivering a machine isn't the finish line.

Getting it assembled, leveled, lined up, wired, running, producing parts and putting the customer’s people in a position to successfully operate and maintain it…

That's the job.

Two machines delivered Monday.

Two machines producing parts by Wednesday.

That’s a pretty good week. 🔧

10/01/2026

Loaded, secured, and ready for the next stop. 🚛

The second and final machine in our latest project has successfully completed customer testing and is now headed to the facility where it will go to work.

Before it leaves our shop, there are a lot of details to take care of. Final prep. Transportation. Return of the empty parts baskets. Coordination with the customer as they prepare their facility.

And then...it's time to put the machine to work.

But getting a custom machine out the door isn't the end of our job.

It's the beginning of the next phase.

Next week, we'll show you what happens once this machine arrives at its new home and how our team helps get it installed, set up, running, and ready for the people who will use it.

From our shop to their floor, we're with it every step of the way.

09/24/2026

A customer doesn’t just need a machine.

They need a solution.

Something that fits their process, solves a problem, improves efficiency and does the job it was built to do.

That’s where custom automation comes in.

At Heartland Automation, we take the time to understand the challenge, work through the details and build a solution designed around the application.

Because sometimes the best solution isn’t something you can pull off a shelf.

It has to be built.

09/18/2026

Another milestone reached on our latest project! 🚛

The second and final machine in this project has successfully passed customer testing and is now being given its final prep before shipping.

That means the machinery is ready for the next step, and preparations are already happening on both sides.

Trucking has been arranged for the machinery, along with the return of the empty parts baskets. Meanwhile, the end user is preparing their facility for the installation.

When it comes to getting equipment where it needs to go, we can arrange transportation through our trusted shippers, or our customers are welcome to make their own arrangements. We work with whichever option makes the most sense for the project.

But shipping isn't where our involvement ends.

Once the equipment arrives, our team will be there to get it properly installed, connected, leveled, lined up, and running to the customer's specifications.

That's next week's story. 😉

For us, building the machine is only part of the job. Making sure it performs the way it was designed to in the customer's facility is just as important.

Another machine tested. Another milestone reached. And one more project getting ready to go to work.

09/10/2026

There’s a difference between building something that works…

…and building something that’s ready for the production floor.

At Heartland Automation, we believe industrial equipment should be built for the real world.

Long hours.
Heavy use.
Constant movement.
Tight tolerances.
And the occasional situation nobody thought would happen.

That means paying attention to the details from the beginning.

Engineering. Machining. Fabrication. Controls. Safety. Assembly.

Every piece has a job to do.

We build equipment with performance, durability, and uptime in mind.

09/03/2026

A machine can be built to do the job.

But a well engineered machine is built to keep doing the job. 👇

Custom industrial machinery often relies on a whole lot of cables, cords, hoses, tubes, and wires to power, control, cool, and operate the equipment.

At Heartland Automation, we think about those lines from the very beginning of the design process.

Some barely move.

Others may need to travel around 10 feet repeatedly.

That movement creates a challenge. How do you keep everything moving freely without tangling, hooking, kinking, or putting unnecessary wear on the lines?

We design those solutions into the machine.

The goal is clean.
The goal is safe.
The goal is durable.
And most importantly, the goal is reliable.

Because downtime is expensive.

Properly managing and protecting cables, hoses, and wiring can significantly reduce wear and help keep the equipment running the way it was designed to run.

It may not be the part of the machine everyone notices first.

But it’s one of those details that makes a big difference over time.

Good engineering considers the details before they become problems.

That’s the Heartland Automation way.

Address

19374 460th Street
Lake Mills, IA
50450

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

(641) 590-7168

Website

http://heartlandautomationinc.com/

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