Schaffer Automation

Schaffer Automation Designing and building custom automation, assembly, robotics, and vision systems.

Since 1981, Schaffer Automation has designed and built custom automation systems that help manufacturers improve throughput, precision, quality, and efficiency. We specialize in custom automated assembly machines, high-speed continuous motion systems, servo indexing systems, robotic automation, vision inspection systems, and machine retrofits. Every solution is engineered around the customer's pro

duct, process, and production goals. From new automation systems to performance upgrades of existing equipment, we help manufacturers solve complex production challenges with practical engineering, quality workmanship, and personalized attention. Built on quality and integrity, Schaffer Automation is committed to developing long-term relationships and delivering reliable automation solutions that perform for years to come.

08/05/2026

Successful automation projects are built on more than equipment.

They're built on communication, trust, and a clear understanding of the manufacturing process.

Every application is different, which is why we work closely with our customers to develop solutions that support their production goals and quality requirements.

The machine is important.

The relationship behind it is what drives long-term success.

Let's discuss your process. https://bit.ly/3Tsj6De

A product can look perfect and still fail a quality check.That's why leak testing is an important part of many manufactu...
08/01/2026

A product can look perfect and still fail a quality check.

That's why leak testing is an important part of many manufacturing processes.
Leak test systems verify product integrity by identifying leaks and defects before parts move downstream or reach customers.

The result:
• Improved quality control
• Reduced waste
• Fewer defective products
• Greater confidence in production output

Learn more about our Leak Test Systems: https://bit.ly/4pe0mDn

Not every manufacturing problem needs a robot.Sometimes the biggest production improvements come from:• Automated inspec...
07/28/2026

Not every manufacturing problem needs a robot.

Sometimes the biggest production improvements come from:
• Automated inspection
• Better part feeding
• Improved machine controls
• Eliminating a manual process
• Optimizing an existing system

The best automation solution isn't always the most complex.

It's the one that solves the actual bottleneck.

That's why every automation project should start with understanding the process, not just the technology.

A production line can be highly automated and still struggle to meet output goals.Often, the issue isn't the entire syst...
07/25/2026

A production line can be highly automated and still struggle to meet output goals.

Often, the issue isn't the entire system.

It's one process.

A manual loading step.

An inspection station.

Part handling between operations.

Identifying and improving a single bottleneck can have a significant impact on throughput, quality, and reliability.

The first step isn't choosing technology.

It's understanding the process.

07/21/2026

Manufacturers are under constant pressure to increase output while maintaining quality and consistency.

One way to achieve that is by improving process efficiency.

Continuous motion assembly systems are designed to keep parts moving through production, helping reduce cycle times and support higher throughput without sacrificing precision.

Small improvements in efficiency can create significant gains over millions of production cycles.

Learn more about our Continuous Motion Assembly Systems: https://bit.ly/44WHqzG

Every custom automation system starts long before it reaches the production floor.Engineering.Machining.Assembly.Program...
07/17/2026

Every custom automation system starts long before it reaches the production floor.

Engineering.

Machining.

Assembly.

Programming.

Testing.

Each stage plays an important role in delivering a system that's built for long-term performance and reliability.

Here's a look at a custom automation project in progress at our St. Charles facility.

From concept to completion, every system is designed around the customer's application and production goals.

Successful automation isn't built around a single component.It's built around the process.Part feeding, controls, testin...
07/13/2026

Successful automation isn't built around a single component.

It's built around the process.

Part feeding, controls, testing, inspection, and material handling all need to work together to support the application.

That's why we don't start with a machine.

We start by understanding the product, the process, and the production goals.

The result is a system designed specifically for the way our customers manufacture their products.

Explore our custom assembly equipment: https://bit.ly/4vtclyz

This vision system is inspecting a medical device assembly in real time.Instead of finding defects later in production, ...
07/10/2026

This vision system is inspecting a medical device assembly in real time.

Instead of finding defects later in production, critical features are verified immediately as parts move through the process.

Automated vision inspection benefits include:
• Reduced scrap and rework
• More consistent quality
• Faster identification of process issues
• Inspection at production speeds

When quality requirements are tight, automated vision inspection helps manufacturers catch problems before they become costly.

Learn more about our Vision Inspection Systems: https://bit.ly/4fdtKVS

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3555 Stern Avenue
Saint Charles, IL
60174

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Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
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