Automation Engineering

Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence

Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten, facilities that invest in specialized processes and contamination control are quietly becoming the backbone of innovation. Segregated…

Krazy Shawn – the Comeback

Krazy Shawn and the Comeback Krazy Shawn is back! This time he’s training hard to deliver an RFQ on a tight deadline! Krazy Shawn puts in the work to deliver your panels on budget and on schedule! Krazy Shawn Cadman is pumped and ready to help you with all your panel needs! info@kasacontrols.com www.kasacontrols.com 785-825-7181…

Krazy Shawn Blooper Reel

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza Blooper Reel Embarking on a video shoot is both thrilling and demanding, requiring meticulous planning, equipment setup, and team coordination to capture the perfect shots. However, things don’t always go as expected – but that’s where the magic of a blooper reel comes in! As we approach the 4th,…

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza

Hi folks, I’m Krazy Shawn! Welcome to our 4th of July Extravaganza! Here at Kasa we are always going for the gold. We’re soaring to new heights with our state-of-the-art panel shop. At Kasa we are blowing up low quality with our meticulously wired panels and our UL certifications. Built to your specs or custom…

Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop 2.0

Krazy Shawn is back! Hi! This is Krazy Shawn over at Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop here at Kasa Controls and Automation! Due to recent events, not only have prices been reduced, but so have I to a mere avatar of myself in this animated cartoon! But our panel shop is real and I’m chopping down…

Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop

Hi, I’m Krazy Shawn over at Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop. We’re slashing prices and taking names. Everything must go! We got nothing but 40,000 sq. ft. of panels and freedom! We’ve got big panels, we’ve got small panels, we’ve got new panels. But wait, we’ve even replace used panels. At Kasa, we’re shootin’ down high…

Whats in the Shop? Episode 4

What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…

Whats in the Shop? Episode 3

What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…

Whats in the Shop? Episode 2

What’s in the Shop? What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While…

What’s in the Shop? Episode 1

What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While many episodes highlight…

Kasa Parcel Automation

Dan Stutterheim, CEO, Kasa Companies So at Kasa we help our customers automate their processes – they may be manufacturers producing a product, they may be moving materials – so we’ll help them automate that. There was a tremendous need in the industry. All the growth in e-commerce, consumer packages coming to your front doorstep…

Kasa’s Emulation Reduces Testing from 4 Weeks to 1

Now more than ever companies are seeking ways to make their systems and processes more efficient and automated. This is especially important with the staffing shortages seen in almost every industry, and the airport operations industry is no exception. Airport baggage handling systems (BHS) are a key factor in ensuring airlines remain on schedule and…

Creating a UL508a Panel

When it comes to finding industrial control panel solutions, the world of standards, requirements and desires is often a murky one – many options exist, and it’s important to be clear on exactly what will work best for you. One of the key differentiators is standard vs. UL508a listed panels, particularly when it comes to…

Kasa: Offering Perforex Capabilities for Automated, Fast, Precise and Reliable Machining

Machining for panel enclosures can be expensive, and precision isn’t always guaranteed. Technology and equipment continue to evolve and improve to deliver enclosure panels that are exact. As a leader in custom control panel design and assembly, Kasa Controls & Automation began to investigate ways to reduce costs, increase capacity, and enhance accuracy for these components….

Smart Control Panels Are Powering the Backbone of AI!

The AI Boom Is Fueling Data Center Growth — And Smart Control Panels Are Powering the Backbone As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries—from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and logistics—the demand for data processing power has exploded. At the heart of this digital transformation lies the modern data center: a complex, high-density environment that…

Big-Brand Marketing, SMB Scale: Start with Strategy, Build on Trust and Measure What Matters

Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are facing a defining paradox in today’s digital marketplace. Access to powerful marketing technologies — from automation and CRM platforms to AI-driven analytics — has never been greater, yet cutting through the noise has never been harder. According to Salesforce’s Digital Marketing Guide for SMBs, even as these tools…

Lone Robots Fall Short, but Fleets Scale Warehouse Automation: Robot Orchestration Makes It Work

As supply chains face mounting pressure to meet faster delivery times and adapt to shifting global demands, robotics and automation are no longer optional—they’re essential. According to McKinsey, automation technologies could increase worldwide productivity by 0.8% to 1.4% annually. But the real payoff isn’t in deploying a robot—it’s in building a coordinated, intelligent fleet….

Greenheck’s Advanced HMI System: The Key to Streamlined and Automated Operations

A simplified interface unlocks production efficiency by reducing training time and eliminating bottlenecks across manufacturing stages

From Fabrication to Paint: Faster and Safer with IntelliFinishing and Hytrol Conveyor Integration

Manufacturers cut production bottlenecks and workplace injuries by synchronizing finishing systems with automated conveyor networks

Exploring the Future of Robotics in the Broadband Industry

Autonomous systems are poised to transform how operators maintain and monitor network infrastructure at scale

Sustainability and Innovation in the Data Center Industry: Insights from Rob Ussher

Data center operators are rebalancing operational demands with environmental accountability through efficiency-driven innovation

Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

The logistics industry is racing toward a $600 billion automation spending surge that will reshape competitive dynamics

On the Conveyor Belt of Progress: What is in Store for DCS in 2024

Strategic acquisitions and technology integrations position this material handling leader to reshape logistics efficiency standards in 2024

From Milestones to Memories: On Time In Full’s Year in Review

A logistics innovator reflects on how operational excellence and strategic execution shaped a pivotal year of growth

DisruptED: Generative Design And The Future of Advanced Manufacturing, Part 2

Algorithms are reshaping how manufacturers design products, slashing material costs by 30% while accelerating production timelines

DisruptED: Generative Design And The Future of Advanced Manufacturing, Part 1

Algorithms are reshaping product development as manufacturers race to capture share of a nearly trillion-dollar market

Epson Enhances Robot Efficiency with Noise-Canceling Gyro Plus Innovation

Residual vibrations on robot arms now have a silent enemy that stabilizes precision at higher speeds and payloads

Driving Automation: Automating Workflows in the Parcel Post and Distribution Fulfillment Industries

Think back to ten years ago when same-day delivery was a rarity; today, nobody bats an eye at its prevalence. Dan VanderAkker, Vice President of Kasa, joined Host Daniel Litwin to explain how workflow automation in the parcel post and distribution fulfillment industries is contributing to this trend. Workflow automation is essential for timely delivery…

How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Control Panel Build

For over four decades, Kasa Controls & Automation has been leading the charge in providing turnkey industrial controls and automation engineering expertise to a wide range of manufacturers and industries, including automotive, grain handling automation, sheet metal, paint shops and industrial equipment. Kasa’s longevity and prowess make it the perfect partner for building electrical panel…

Driving Automation: Kasa Controls Looking for Senior Controls Engineer

The topic of conversation for this episode of Driving Automation was focused on opportunity; a job opportunity, to get specific. Kasa Controls is looking to fill a Senior Controls Engineer position. Josh Hardesty, Senior Field Installation Coordinator for Kasa, provided all the details an applicant needs to know to apply and, more importantly, why this…