<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TOA SE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automation Excellence for Every Industry]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:12:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.toa-se.com/ja/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Toyota Summer Slam Trade Show!]]></title><description><![CDATA[From meaningful conversations with industry professionals to exchanging ideas and exploring new possibilities, every interaction gave us another opportunity to learn, share our expertise, and look toward the future of manufacturing. One of the most exciting parts of the event was seeing the wide range of automation solutions and technologies all in one place. From innovative equipment to unique approaches to manufacturing challenges, the atmosphere was filled with creativity, collaboration,...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/toyota-summer-slam-trade-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa428a82772b2fce1ce0e22</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:27:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72ce34_5be0204e016d4a70a8f0612b12e441b3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_553,h_656,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mflorez44</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post Machining Processing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another successful project from TOA SE! Post Machining Processing: This project focuses on automating the downstream processes of an existing machining center system. Currently, these processes are performed manually, including visual inspection of parts by operators, press-fitting an 8 mm dowel pin using an air hand tool, loading parts into a washer, and placing cleaned parts onto pallets. These operations are fully automated thanks to this machine. In addition, this system utilizes a...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/post-machining-processing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa2545438dc58e2c8c682e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:42:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_b8e31c14176845a0b95da218cc0c4d95~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC (Numerical Control) Tack-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NC Mast Tack-up Fixture is a flexible, high-precision, tack-up jig for welding a wide variety of forklift mast types and configurations. Fast, PLC-driven part changeovers provide consistent back-to-back part-type changes to produce a diverse product line. The HMI and ergonomic controls make operation of the jig easy to train, allowing operators to concentrate on fabrication and inspection. Nine Omron 1S servos allow for fine control of an abundance of process parameters. Omron safety...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/nc-mast-tack-up-fixture-updates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ea3669a4befc7c9f39beb5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:21:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_723a1871ab8f448f9932e77f9f97b2d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOA-SE 25th Anniversary!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, we celebrated a major milestone here at TOA-SE: Our 25th Anniversary! We cannot thank all our hardworking employees and outstanding leadership team enough for their dedication over the last 25 years! We have grown exponentially while remaining committed to our values of safe and unrivaled quality automation solutions. A big thank you as well to all our customers, partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and everyone we've built lasting relationships with for their valuable services. To...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/toa-se-25th-anniversary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3e5b9653657f03d5cca28</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_9463450931c44225ad6b7022ea0f0f78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battery Tray Cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[This automated palletizing cell handles plastic trays that hold battery cell trays for Electric Vehicles. The cell is fully automatic with pallet detection, a color stripe sensor for tray orientation, and features a Fanuc R-2000iC robot with custom End-of-Arm Tooling to handle the trays. The robot effortlessly inverts each tray for a quick vacuum sequence in each empty tray section for cleaning, prior to being transported to the Battery Loading Cell, preventing any dust or debris from...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/battery-tray-cell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994bbb331440415cc68c368</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_93dc65bbf323403e94094279cf463bc6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[X257 Electric Steering Actuator Line Install]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOA recently designed, built, and installed a first-of-its-kind Linear Steering Actuator assembly line. The machine is essentially a Servo Motor that drives a ball screw for precise and efficient forklift steering. It assists an operator in building a unit from start to finish, including:   1. 	Using Kistler servo presses to install bearings and bushings repeatably and reliably while collecting press-curve data for data storage purposes.   2. 	Several Atlas Copco wireless nut runners for...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/x257-electric-steering-actuator-line-install</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994b62d180bb9f884cafdf6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_0c695b100e47415f8b516b8b8c87a2c4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UL Panels]]></title><description><![CDATA[At TOA SE, Inc., we take pride in designing and fabricating custom control panels tailored to our customer's specific needs.  As a UL 508A-certified panel shop, we don’t just have one certified UL508 MTR—our goal is for all our Controls Technicians to earn this certification, ensuring compliance and expertise across our entire team.  Whether you have existing electrical drawings or need a complete design-build service, our team is equipped to deliver high-quality control panels.  Trust us to...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/ul-panels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994ba3a31440415cc68becc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:24:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_60e5744e4b074123bd4faf3b6a4664b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotating Weld-Out Positioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rotators move to a predefined position, rotating from 0 to 360 degrees. They also lift up and down to accommodate the welding position of an operator. The exact stopping position can be taught by an operator, and the machine is able to verify its position to ensure safe movement and prevent parts from crashing into the floor. Cylinders clamp the part pneumatically.]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/rotating-weld-out-positioners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3eac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:09:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_6ae4baf15f9249819a5c39f8a798d135~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Custom Designed Jig for Controller Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing the Custom Designed Jig for Controller Connection! The connector housing, pinch-guard cover, and low-wear part nest block are topologically optimized components that are additively manufactured in-house from ABS. The jig simplifies the programming process; operators place the part into the nest and actuate the handle to plug and unplug.]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/custom-designed-jig-for-controller-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3eab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:19:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_f2106a5fde3b4a51ae8cf57610f7f33b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projects in Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our team is already maximizing the capabilities of the new warehouse, and we are excited about the developing projects. We are actively working on a fixture jig, rotators, and preparing for both Yaskawa and Fanuc Robot cells. Stay tuned for updates!]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/projects-in-progress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3eaa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:54:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_0f15325df31141ee80cd6cf53ab51c24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse Completion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news!  Our new warehouse addition is now complete! We greatly appreciate the tremendous work from Bristol Group, LLC on the expansion. With 18,000 square feet, a 6-ton crane, and a height of 34 feet, this new space will provide significant assistance to our team and customers. Take a look!]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/warehouse-completion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3ea9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:33:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_eaf2a8b1d744498bbcc5b4b16aa233f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front Axle Plate Cell Developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out this new time lapse footage and images of the Front Axle Plate Cell!]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/front-axle-plate-cell-developments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3ea8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:23:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_e813988d473a40d5bc4df97b3fb9e7e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re Growing! To accommodate our continued rapid growth, TOA-SE is expanding our footprint with the addition of a brand-new warehouse...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/building-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3ea7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:27:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_2adcae6de62d46ae8c7caad037664482~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front Axle Plate Cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past several months, our dedicated team has been working diligently to build the Front Axle Plate Cell. The project was a great...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/front-axle-plate-cell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3ea6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:02:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/e8020f_be152d1d6d5744138881a9e12435df1d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Certified Amazing Workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to share that TOA-SE is an Amazing Workplace! As a Certified Amazing Workplace, we strive to create a positive work...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/certified-amazing-workplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697bb330b5d7e6ba913b3ea5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:50:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_21d28bad16534c2f8120fc31871c325b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overflow Weld Pipe Cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[This original design weld cell picks and places small overflow direction pipes from a bowl feeder chute and welds them onto hydraulic...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/overflow-weld-pipe-cell</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681225204eb710a8a85370ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:43:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8020f_0018e606eaed40aab412d3d758ca9303~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automated Shimming Pokayoke Process Reduced Daily Downtime by 15 Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes a successful automation project is not one that completely removes and automates a manual process. Sometimes an automation...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/automated-shimming-pokayoke-process-reduced-daily-downtime-by-15-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812251f4eb710a8a85370e9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9aca19_fac300c772704b6e927378b55d3ce1eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Six Robot Welding Cell Produces 45% Improvement in Cycle Time   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The robot welding cell as it was set up in our facility prior to customer install TOA SE has had a busy December 2023 shutdown and it was...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/new-six-robot-welding-cell-produces-45-improvement-in-cycle-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812251f4eb710a8a85370c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:38:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9aca19_bf4f4b3649d8440c898c416fc3f3499b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>drewfinncam8</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concepting &#38; Simulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Often during the quoting phase of a large project, it is beneficial to share a concept or simulation of the application, so that both...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/concepting-simulation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812251f4eb710a8a85370aa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:02:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8342_9981645436b140099707b3ef635e2e2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_999,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Pecoraro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydraulic Press Trim Cutting Machine (WIP)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've never been busier! Temporarily, our UL panel shop has been repurposed to house the equipment shown above and below. This system is...]]></description><link>https://www.toa-se.com/post/hydraulic-press-trim-cutting-machine-wip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6812251f4eb710a8a85370bf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:36:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba8342_2eb0715c3a764b569ae2b877270a0427~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Pecoraro</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>