Globe Machine Manufacturing

06/05/2026

Heading to the Automate Show in Chicago this month? Let’s skip the crowded exhibition booth lines and talk real shop floor ROI.

Globe Machine Manufacturing is on the move at Automate 2026. While we are bypassing a static floor footprint to evaluate new technologies, our leadership team is on-site and ready to help you solve your toughest operational challenges.

Backed by over 100 years of industrial heritage and 20 years of advanced FANUC America Corporation robotic integration, we custom-engineer factory automation solutions built to:

▶️ Eliminate Downtime: Protect margins with rugged systems and 24/7 support.
▶️ Maximize Throughput: Optimize CNC lines and heavy presses with high-speed machine tending.
▶️ Streamline Material Handling: Automate pick, pack, palletizing, and substrate processing.

Let's discuss how a phased, budget-flexible automation plan can unlock your facility's next efficiency horizon.

📉 Book a Floor Strategy Session: Slots during the show week are limited. Reach out directly to our Director of Robotics and Automation, Adam Schmidt, at (253) 732-5236 to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting.

🔗 Read our full event brief and watch our latest automation line video here: https://www.globemachine.com/automate-chicago-2026-factory-automation/

06/01/2026

Moving 100 pounds is material handling. Moving multi-ton structural panels at peak line speed is a masterclass in physics. 🏋️‍♂️📦

If your factory floor processes engineered wood, structural composites, or heavy building materials, you already know the high stakes of handling heavy payloads. Traditional conveyor hand-offs are where boards get scuffed, legacy mechanical drives suffer sudden breakdowns, and safety risks skyrocket.

So, how do you actually automate a heavy payload conveyor line without tearing down your whole facility or stalling your throughput?

It comes down to three foundational integration pillars we have perfected over a century of engineering:

1️⃣ Synchronized Variable-Speed Conveyance: We don’t just slam heavy materials onto a belt. Our systems use intelligent, centralized control networks that auto-adjust drive speeds upstream and downstream to eliminate friction damage and structural shock.

2️⃣ Heavy-Duty Robotic Tending: For 20+ years, we’ve integrated robust FANUC robotics to take over the dangerous, manual labor of heavy panel handling, veneer layup, and stacking. The robot does the muscle work; your team manages the system safely.

3️⃣ Predictive Mechanical Integrity: Moving massive weight causes rapid wear. Our systems are built with structural toughness and paired with advanced electrical and mechanical inspection modeling to prevent sudden equipment failures before they happen.

Stop letting heavy material transport slow down your continuous presses or eat your margins.

Learn more here www.GlobeMachine.com

05/27/2026

Is your cure cycle holding back your factory's throughput?

Traditional autoclaves have always forced a compromise: production speed versus material performance. High energy costs, slow thermal ramp rates, and rigid scheduling are the enemies of your growth.

At Globe Machine Manufacturing, we engineered a way out.

Our patented RapidClave® system delivers elite "Out-of-Autoclave" cure and consolidation without the traditional bottleneck. Whether you’re light-weighting automotive components or fabricating critical aerostructures, you get precise thermal management and significantly faster cycle times.

SWIPE through the carousel to see how we bridge 100+ years of engineering heritage with evolutionary tech.

Ready to see it in action? Test your specific material in a confidential environment at our UDRI partner lab.

DM me or reach out directly to Jim Martin, Director of Advanced Composites Equipment: 📱 518.369.5701 ✉️ [email protected]

05/25/2026

Honoring a Legacy of Sacrifice and Service This Memorial Day

As a company with over a century of roots in the Pacific Northwest, Globe Machine Manufacturing pauses this Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation’s freedom.

Operating right here in Tacoma, alongside communities like Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the reality of that sacrifice is close to home. Over our long history, Globe has been profoundly shaped by the leadership, integrity, and dedication of the many veterans who have transitioned into our engineering and manufacturing teams.

Today, we reflect on the true cost of the freedoms we enjoy. We express our deepest gratitude to the families of the fallen, and we reinforce our unwavering commitment to supporting our defense communities.

Wishing our partners, clients, and neighbors a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

We are incredibly proud to see our partners at America Corporation feature our latest custom integration across their global channels!

Our collaboration with InventWood is a masterclass in redefining what’s possible in the construction landscape. InventWood’s proprietary "Superwood" (MettleWood) is a game-changing, sustainable material. However, scaling production for such a dense, high-value product required a total reimagining of material handling.

Off-the-shelf equipment simply wasn’t an option. 🛠️ The Solution: Precision at Scale

The Globe Machine Robotics & Automation team engineered and integrated a custom, multi-robot workcell specifically designed for InventWood’s complex chemical delignification and densification workflow.

This world-first system includes heavy-payload FANUC M-900iB/400 and M-410iC robots equipped with:
▶ Advanced Vision Guidance: FANUC $iRVision^\circledR$ 3DV sensors mounted on the robots accurately detect highly variable boards, wire mesh, and metal plates within mixed stacks.

▶ Custom End-of-Arm-Tooling (EOAT): A dual-servo fork tool and custom vacuum systems allow flexible, gentle handling of diverse part geometries without needing a single moment of manual retooling.📈

▶ Measurable Impact & ROICommercial-Scale Production: Unlocking the ability to produce over 1 million square feet of Superwood annually.

▶ Safety & Labor Optimization: Dramatically reducing the manual handling of heavy, awkward materials.

The Globe Advantage: Bringing together our 100+ years of wood processing heritage and our authority as a Certified FANUC Integrator to turn an "unsolvable" factory bottleneck into an efficient, repeatable reality. 👏

A Huge Congratulations & Thank You!

A project of this magnitude requires deep technical persistence. Immense credit goes to Jerry North (Business Unit Manager, Robotic Automation) and our incredible on-site engineering team for navigating this breakthrough integration.

We also extend a massive thank you to the InventWood leadership and engineering teams. Your vision for sustainable building materials is exactly why we continue to push the boundaries of custom factory automation.

👇 Watch the full breakdown video on FANUC’s YouTube channel to see the workcell in action: https://youtu.be/Xzt1a3HJbkQ?si=cM87X5DcT5AoKalP

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05/19/2026

ZAP. CLANG. BEEP. Just another day writing the ultimate industrial graphic novel.

Swipe through today’s panels to see our crew orchestrating sparks, heavy alignment, and high-speed algorithms into one beautiful, automated masterpiece.

05/14/2026

Join a Century of Excellence: We’re Hiring!

At Globe Machine Manufacturing, we’ve spent over 100 years defining the standard for industrial innovation. We engineer custom solutions that power the aerospace, building products, and pulp and paper industries worldwide.

We are looking for driven individuals to join our team in Tacoma, WA, and help us shape the next century of manufacturing. If you value technical expertise, partnership, and high-performance engineering, we want to hear from you.

Featured Opportunities:
🔘 Robotics Application Engineer
🔘 Customer Service Manager
🔘 Field Service Technician
🔘 Welder - Fitter
🔘 Industrial Sales Engineer ..and more!

Why Globe?

▶️ Heritage: A trusted leader for more than a century.
▶️ Innovation: Be at the forefront of automation and patented technology.
▶️ Impact: Your work supports critical global sectors, from aerospace to sustainable building materials.

Ready to advance your career with an industry leader?👉 Explore all openings and apply here: https://globemachine.applicantpro.com/jobs/

05/11/2026

There’s a lot of pride on the shop floor when we ship custom units like these.

These specialty saws are built with the same "Globe-tough" philosophy that has defined us for over 100 years, but with a modern twist. While these specific units are custom-built for a partner's unique line, they represent our broader push into new saw technology, including PLC-controlled positioning for incredible speed.

For those looking for the absolute peak of high-speed formatting, we’re also rolling out our SmartRip™ innovation to take precision even further.

From our floor to yours, we’re helping the building products industry stay ahead.

Ready to modernize your finishing line? Explore our solutions here: 👉 https://www.globemachine.com/building-products/

05/06/2026

Precision in Every Bead: The People Behind the Machine

They say a machine is only as good as the hands that build it. At Globe Machine Manufacturing, we’ve spent the last 100 years proving that’s true.

These photos from the shop floor show our fabrication team doing what they do best. While you see the sparks from the welding, what you’re really looking at is focus. It’s the meticulous attention to every joint, every cut, and every assembly that ensures our equipment doesn't just run, it leads the industry for decades.

In an era of "off-the-shelf" solutions, we remain committed to custom-engineered excellence. Whether it’s a high-pressure press line or a complex robotic workcell, the durability our customers rely on begins with the dedication of our builders.

05/04/2026

What an incredible wrap-up to PELICE 2026!

For over 100 years, Globe Machine has been a foundational building block for the wood products industry. Seeing our team highlighted in the Panel World recap reminds us why we do what we do: to help our customers maximize production, quality, and profitability.

From OSB finishing lines to I-joist assembly, we don't just build machines; we build decades-long partnerships.

Check out the highlights from the floor in the video below! 👇

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