Peak Technologies Acquires Automation Intelligence Expanding Robotics & Machine Vision Capabilities
Sole Source Capital, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has announced that its portfolio company, Peak Technologies, a system integrator in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture market, has acquired Automation Intelligence. The acquisition marks Sole Source Capital’s 18th add-on acquisition for Peak Technologies since Sole Source acquired the company in 2021. Automation Intelligence enhances Peak Technologies’ portfolio with advanced robotics and machine vision solutions, further strengthening its industry-leading digital supply chain offerings.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Flint, Michigan, Automation Intelligence is a leading robotics systems integrator specializing in the design and implementation of advanced robotic and machine vision solutions, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company’s industrial robotics engineering services have a range of technical applications, including automated bin picking, 3D vision guided robotics and inspection, automated assembly and material handling, palletizing and depalletizing, and assembly line robotic arm configuration. Following the transaction, the current management team will remain in their roles.
“The integration of Automation Intelligence into the Peak Smart Technologies portfolio represents a major milestone in our commitment to delivering comprehensive automation solutions to our expanding customer base,” said Tony Rivers, CEO of Peak Technologies. “Automation Intelligence brings deep expertise in robotics and machine vision that enhances our current Smart Technologies offerings—strengthening our capabilities in AI-driven analytics through Peak Analytics, RFID, and advanced 2D and 3D vision systems. This positions us to deliver even more sophisticated solutions that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enable faster response to customer needs.”
“Joining Peak Technologies enables us to bring our automation and robotics expertise into new vertical markets where Peak is already delivering cutting-edge solutions,” said Jeff McGarry, Managing Partner of Automation Intelligence. “Together, we’ll be able to further advance the application of AI, machine vision, RFID, and robotics to solve complex operational challenges and unlock new value for our customers.”
For more information: www.automationi.com
