Automation, In-House and In Control: How TPM Delivers Smarter, Faster, and More Cost-Effective Solutions
At Thermotech Precision Molding (TPM), automation isn’t outsourced—it’s engineered from within. With a dedicated in-house automation team based in Hopkins, MN, TPM is redefining what it means to deliver precision, speed, and cost-efficiency in molded component manufacturing.
Why In-House Automation Matters:
- Faster Turnaround: TPM controls its own automation timelines, avoiding delays from third-party suppliers.
- Cost Efficiency: Eliminates external supplier markups and reduces variability in project costs.
- Tailored Solutions: TPM’s team designs automation systems that are fully aligned with its molding processes and customer needs.
- Deep Product Knowledge: Internal teams understand TPM’s products and standards, leading to smarter automation design.
- Strategic Flexibility: TPM can prioritize automation projects based on internal goals and customer urgency.
What TPM’s automation strategy means to our customers:
- Helps reduce and manage costs
- Leads design best practices
- Increases project support delivery throughput
- Increases localized support availability
- Improves productivity
- Reduces transportation cost
- Improves best practices and equipment documentation
Types of automation being built:
- Part assembly equipment
- Pre- and post-mold insert insertion equipment
- De-molding equipment
- Electrical test equipment
- Pneumatic flow test equipment
TPM’s in-house automation capabilities include:
- Mechanical Design
- Electrical Design
- Fluid Power Design
- Panel Build
- Machine Build
- Programming
- Robotics
- Machine Vision
The TPM Advantage:
- 400,000 sq ft of strategically located manufacturing space across the U.S. and Mexico
- Dual-location manufacturing for risk mitigation and supply chain resilience
- Open press capacity for rapid production ramp-up
- Proven success in automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer markets
TPM’s in-house automation isn’t just a capability—it’s a competitive edge. By keeping automation design and execution under one roof, TPM ensures faster delivery, better alignment, and smarter solutions for its Customer-Partners.
To learn more or see our automation in action, visit tpmmfg.com or contact Lawrance Griffiths at Lawrance.Griffiths@tpmmfg.com.