Factory Technologies, Inc.

09/24/2026

The obligatory ICC photo - considered a badge of honor for those in the industry. Factory Technologies is proud to be represented by these talented individuals.

09/04/2026

With Labor Day just around the corner, everyone at Factory Technologies wants to take a moment to say a massive thank you to our incredible team.

At Factory Technologies, our strength as a control systems integrator lies in our diversity of skills. While we all bring different technical expertise to the table, we operate as a cohesive unit moving toward a single goal: engineering excellence.

It takes a unique ecosystem to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our success in ex*****on is driven by the perfect mix of:

Drafters & Designers: turning concepts into precise schematics.
Controls & Software Engineers: bringing automation and logic to life.
UL508A Panel Shop Wiremen: building high-quality, compliant hardware.
Project Managers: keeping complex timelines seamlessly on track.
Administration: supporting our staff behind the scenes so everyone can focus on what they do best.

Life as a systems integrator is always challenging and often difficult. But seeing the tangible impact of our efforts – and the smiles on our clients' faces – makes every hurdle worth it.

These results simply cannot happen without the dedication of our people. To the entire Factory Technologies family: thank you for your hard work, your brilliance, and your commitment every single day.

Happy Labor Day!

08/20/2026

Factory Technologies, would like to congratulate our incredible winery and vineyard clients as the annual grape crush season kicks into high gear.

With the harvest well underway, our team at Factory Technologies is cheering you on – often while standing beside you as we troubleshoot issues and/or commissioning modifications! Months of early mornings, strategic planning, and hard work have brought us to the most exciting time of the year.

Safety is always the top priority during a busy harvest, and we hope for a smooth season for all involved. We are honored to provide the technical support that keeps your operations running efficiently. Here is to another remarkable vintage!

08/12/2026

Our team at Factory Technologies, Inc. (FTI) recently welcomed instructors from Modesto Junior College (MJC) to celebrate the successful delivery of six custom UL508a industrial control panels built for their Industrial Electronics Program.

These custom-engineered training panels will provide hands-on, real-world instruction to the next generation of automation, instrumentation, and electrical technicians right here in Modesto.

Pictured together in the FTI panel shop:
• From MJC: Professors: Adrian DeAngelis and John Coate
• From FTI: Efrain Cardenas, Edson Lua, and Jaime Madrigal - the talented hands behind the fabrication and assembly of these high-quality control panels.

Collaborating with dedicated educators like Professor DeAngelis and Coate allows us to strengthen the local workforce pipeline. We cannot wait to see these panels utilized in the classroom.

07/10/2026

As we were reminded during this morning's engineering meeting, our Spring/Summer 2026 internship is coming to a close. It's always a bittersweet time as our interns become valued members of the team before heading back to school.

This year, we'd like to recognize Manuel Barragan for the enthusiasm, curiosity, and strong work ethic he brought to our design team. It has been a pleasure watching him grow, and we have no doubt he'll do great things in his career. We hope to be part of that journey again someday.

A special thank you to Hannah Hart for her outstanding mentorship throughout Manuel's internship. It's especially rewarding to see a former intern now helping develop the next generation of engineers.

Thank you, Manuel and Hannah, for making this internship season such a success. Best wishes, Manuel—we're excited to see what the future holds!

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06/30/2026

Recently, one of our valued clients heard through the grapevine that Factory Technologies has extensive experience upgrading the controls on fruit presses commonly used throughout the industry. While these presses may appear to be identical, many have evolved through different design iterations over the years, and most facilities have implemented their own unique customizations. Every upgrade requires an understanding of both the original equipment and the specific needs of the operation.

For this project, the client requested a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the blower and IO-Link connectivity for the field devices.

Check out the before-and-after photos below to see the transformation.

If you have a fruit press that's ready for a controls upgrade, we'd be happy to help. Factory Technologies brings years of hands-on experience modernizing these systems and tailoring solutions to each customer's equipment and process.

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05/22/2026

05/12/2026

Have you ever received or inherited a beautiful piece of equipment, only to find out that the control panel is not UL508A compliant?

Factory Technologies recently supported a valued client with upgrading and rebuilding an industrial control panel to achieve UL508A compliance standards.

As seen in the BEFORE pictures, the panel was well designed and manufactured. However, upon UL inspection, some of the power components did not meet requirements – which is when FTI was engaged to bring the panel to compliance.

Reach out if you find yourself in the same situation – Factory Technologies is here to help!

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02/14/2026

February brings one of the most beautiful times of the year to California’s Central Valley – almond blossom season!

This photo was taken by one of our employees on the way to the office this morning, showcasing the blooms that make this time of year so special.

We are truly grateful to live and work surrounded by such stunning scenes like this.

02/06/2026

RETURN THE SMOKE !!!

We were recently referred to a new client after they experienced a catastrophic failure with a Dynamic Brake Resistor. Our team jumped in quickly and rebuilt the upper half of the panel to get them back up and running with minimal downtime.

Huge shoutout to the Factory Technologies team for putting the smoke back where it belongs — inside the panel.