About HPE

At HPE Automation, we combine distribution with innovation. As a trusted source for automation, motion control components, and robotics, we deliver custom solutions that bring precision and performance to every application. Our robotics division leads the pack with deep knowledge in collaborative, industrial, and robotic systems, helping manufacturers automate smarter and move faster. Backed by decades of experience, we provide turnkey engineered solutions that keep the industry in motion. From components to complete automation integration, our team of experts is driving manufacturing forward.

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Trusted Products.
Chosen by Engineers.
Backed by Experts.

The SMC SY Valve Series delivers compact, high-performance pneumatic control for modern automation systems. Designed for flexibility, reliability, and space savings, SY valves offer fast response times, high flow capacity, and easy manifold configuration to support a wide range of machine applications. Whether you are building new equipment, upgrading an existing system, or troubleshooting pneumatic performance, HPE Automation can help you select the right SMC SY valve solution for your application.

SMART ORDERING STARTS WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS

We make ordering automation components easier and more accurate. With tools like the SMC Parts Builder and the 80/20 Configurator, our customers can quickly build, visualize, and validate components before they order. Backed by real engineers, these tools help reduce errors, save time, and keep projects moving forward with confidence.

SMC

The SMC Parts Builder helps you quickly select and validate pneumatic components so you can order with confidence and accuracy.

80/20

The 80/20 Configurator allows you to design, visualize, and specify aluminum framing systems before ordering, reducing guesswork.

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Engineered Solutions

HPE Automation designs custom automation solutions built around your specific process, production goals, and operational challenges. From concept to execution, our team helps improve efficiency, reduce downtime, streamline performance, and keep your operation moving forward with practical, reliable solutions.

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What We Do

Engineered Solutions

Custom engineered automation solutions designed to meet your exact application requirements from concept through deployment.

UL 508A Panel Shop Electrical Panels

In house UL 508A certified electrical panel design and build services that deliver safe, reliable, and code compliant control systems.

Extrusion Design

Precision aluminum extrusion designs that create durable, scalable machine frames and workstations built for real world industrial demands.

Industrial Robot Integrator

Expert robotic integration delivering high performance industrial and collaborative robot solutions that increase throughput, precision, and uptime.

Pump Control Design

Intelligent pump control solutions that optimize performance, efficiency, and system reliability across demanding water/wastewater applications.

Legacy System Retrofit & Compatibility Support

HPE helps troubleshoot bottlenecks, resolve backwards compatibility issues, and retrofit existing systems to improve performance without starting from scratch.

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Universal Robots

The Universal Robots e-Series delivers proven, reliable collaborative automation for manufacturers ready to improve productivity without overcomplicating the plant floor. Built for flexibility, intuitive programming, and trusted performance, the e-Series supports applications like machine tending, assembly, packaging, material handling, and inspection. As Universal Robots continues to advance its cobot portfolio with newer platforms like the UR15 and UR8 Long, the e-Series remains a strong go-forward solution for teams looking for dependable, easy-to-deploy automation backed by the UR ecosystem.

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