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Perfectly MESHed: How NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Powers Automation Success at MESH

Discover how MESH Automation leverages high-quality gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to deliver robust, reliable automation solutions across diverse industries.

WAUNAKEE, WIS., 2025-10-09

Robots equipped with vision sensors now handle tasks like picking products from conveyors and placing them into assemblies or shipping containers, performing repetitive work more efficiently than humans. Automation doesn’t eliminate jobs but shifts workers to higher-value roles such as quality control and process improvement, benefiting both employees and company profitability. MESH’s vision-guided system can scan barcodes regardless of orientation and picks 1,800 items per hour, surpassing human capability. Their latest project, showcased at ProMat 2025, uses NORD worm gear motors to power a robotic induction system for e-commerce sortation. MESH values its partnership with NORD, purchasing around seventy gear motors annually, prioritizing reliability and supplier support over cost savings.

Prove It

MESH’s automation platforms, often under the “MAC” family (e.g., MACTend, MACPac, MACGrind), are customizable yet cost-effective, thanks to modular “bolt-on” modules. NORD’s modular motors allow quick adjustments to speed and torque, with reliable stock and fast special orders. The partnership is strong, with MESH serving a diverse customer base and leveraging pre-engineered platforms for tailored solutions.

Diverse Needs

MESH supports customers across industries, from automakers to food processors. Examples include a “lights out” machining cell using vision inspection for part identification, a hurricane-proof shed assembly system with robotic screw guns, and a carpet tile manufacturer using vision-equipped robots for delicate handling.

Proud Partnerships

MESH’s success is built on strategic partnerships with companies like FANUC, Siemens, Cognex, and especially NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. Their focus is on robust, reliable automation systems, craftsmanship, and customer service. Notably, NORD’s quick response to a motor wiring error and their ability to deliver replacements ahead of schedule exemplify their commitment.

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