AIM Automation Lab Grand Opening: A New Standard for AGV Performance, Testing, and Innovation

Grand Opening: February 9, 2026

At America in Motion (AIM), innovation has always been about more than just introducing new automation technologies—it’s about delivering systems that perform reliably, repeatably, and safely in the real world. On February 9, 2026, we’re taking a major step forward with the grand opening of the AIM Automation Lab, located near Charlotte, North Carolina, just a short distance from our main headquarters.

This new lab represents an investment in quality, collaboration, and long-term system performance—and it directly supports our mission to empower customers with automation they can trust.

Purpose-Built for Performance and Validation - AIM's AGV Automation Lab

The AIM Automation Lab allows our engineering team more room to rigorously evaluate AGV systems long before they’re deployed on a customer’s floor.

Within the lab, we will conduct:

• Performance validation to ensure systems meet exact operational requirements

• Stress testing for longevity and repeatability, verifying consistent performance over time

• Failure scenario testing to uncover and address edge cases before commissioning

By validating performance under controlled but demanding conditions in a bigger space, we are able to deliver automation systems with even greater confidence, predictability, and robustness—reducing surprises after installation.

Reducing Commissioning Risk and Improving Throughput

One of the biggest challenges in automation projects is managing risk during commissioning. The AIM Automation Lab directly addresses this by allowing systems to be exercised, validated, and refined before arriving onsite.

This approach delivers meaningful benefits:

• Reduced commissioning risk through early issue identification

• Improved throughput by ensuring systems run as expected from day one

• Faster startup timelines with fewer last-minute changes

  
  

For customers, that means smoother deployments, improved production continuity, and faster time to value from their automation investment.

Dedicated R&D Testing to Accelerate Innovation

The lab also serves as a dedicated research and development testing environment, giving AIM engineers the space and tools to continuously push system capabilities forward.

With uninterrupted access to realistic test scenarios, our teams can:

• Quickly iterate on software, controls, and vehicle behavior

• Validate new features under real-world conditions

• Develop and refine solutions for complex material flow challenges

This accelerated feedback loop allows AIM to innovate faster—while ensuring every improvement meets the same performance and reliability standards our customers expect.

Supporting FAT Hosting and Customer Collaboration

The AIM Automation Lab was intentionally designed to support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in an environment that mirrors real deployment conditions. Customers and partners can participate directly in system validation, review performance data, and collaborate with our engineers face-to-face.

This improves:

• Transparency throughout the project lifecycle

• Customer confidence in system readiness

• Collaboration between teams, leading to better outcomes

By bringing customers into the validation process earlier, we ensure everyone moves forward with clarity and alignment.

What This Means for AIM Customers

For customers, the new AIM Automation Lab translates into tangible, long-term value:

• More reliable AGV systems with proven repeatability

• Reduced risk through comprehensive pre-deployment testing

• Faster commissioning and smoother ramp-up

• Automation systems designed with longevity and performance in mind

Simply put, this facility allows AIM to deliver automation that works the way it’s expected to—day after day, shift after shift.

A Major Milestone for America in Motion

The opening of the AIM Automation Lab marks an important milestone for America in Motion. It reflects our continued commitment to engineering excellence, growth as a company, and purposeful innovation. More than a physical space, the lab represents how we approach automation: thoughtful, disciplined, and focused on delivering long-term value.

As we officially open the lab on February 9, 2026, we’re excited to collaborate more closely with customers, accelerate innovation, and raise the bar for AGV performance validation.

This is a big step forward—not just for AIM, but for the customers who rely on our automation every day.

If you’re interested in touring the AIM Automation Lab or have any questions, please reach out to us at info@weareaim.com.

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