How much does it cost to automate a production process? The honest answer
Whenever an entrepreneur calls us for the first time, the question almost always comes up within the first five minutes: “But how much will it cost me?” It’s the right question. And that’s why at Globel 2.0 we’ve chosen to talk about it openly, without beating about the bush.
Requesting a quote for industrial automation isn’t like buying a household appliance online. There’s no fixed price list, because every company has its own processes, its own space constraints, and its own production rhythms. What varies from one plant to another isn’t just the price: it’s the solution itself.
What happens when you contact us
Our process always begins with a free, no-obligation technical site visit. One of our engineers will visit your premises, analyse the production line and identify where automation can really make a difference. Only after this stage do we draw up a detailed quotation, which is not just a figure but a document explaining what will be done, why, and the expected benefits in terms of productivity and cost reduction.
We work with companies of all sizes, from the small manufacturer in Puglia looking to automate a single station, to the enterprise with multiple plants spread across the country. In both cases, our approach is the same: first understand, then propose.
Factors affecting the cost of an automation system
The cost of industrial automation depends on a number of key factors. The first is the type of process to be automated: welding, assembly, palletising, quality control and material handling all vary greatly in complexity. The second is the level of integration required with the company’s existing systems, such as management software or existing machinery. The third, often underestimated, is the flexibility of the system: a system designed to handle product variants has higher initial costs but reduces changeover times and pays for itself over time.
Why waiting costs more
Many companies put off requesting a quote because they fear they cannot afford automation. In reality, the highest cost is often that of not automating: manual labour on repetitive tasks, production waste, machine downtime, and difficulties in finding skilled operators. Every month without automation is a month in which well-established competitors gain ground.
With the incentives under the Transition 5.0 scheme, there are now concrete tax measures available that can cover a significant portion of the investment. We discuss this in detail in a dedicated article, but the important thing is that the time to assess this is not ‘when we have the funds’: it is now.
How to request a quote
Please fill in the contact form on our website or call us directly. One of our technicians will get back to you within 48 hours to arrange a site visit. No obligation, no cost. Just a professional technical discussion with someone who knows the industry.
Globel 2.0 operates throughout Italy with an established presence in Puglia. Whether your facility is in Bari, Taranto, Milan or Turin, we can support you with the same quality and response times.