DWFritz Automation is a full service, custom automation systems design/build firm. They are located 10 miles south of downtown Portland, Oregon and offer analysis, specification, design, prototyping, system fabrication, testing, complete documentation, and installation of automation systems. Their staff has considerable experience with sophisticated technologies such as robotic servo control, wafer handling, machine vision (both low cost and high-performance), automated storage and retreival, precision motion control, automated inspection, and precision positioning/pick & place (down to .2 microns). They have over 35 employees, including 11 mechanical and controls engineers and designers, a 36,000 ft facility (including 500 sq ft of class 10,000 clean room) and have been in business since 1973. The company is not a machine shop; they outsource over 97% of their machining needs. Their clients include some of the West Coast's leading high tech companies as well as several major tool and equipment manufacturers. Their clients usually come to them when they need to automate a precise, proprietary manufacturing process and are looking for a complete turnkey system.