Finding Automation is an online hub that aggregates directories, reviews, and guides for both industrial and residential automation products, contractors, and equipment, including refurbished robots and home devices. It also centralizes listings of e‑learning courses and hands‑on training facilities for PLC, robot programming, and other automation skills, helping users quickly locate vendors, compare solutions, and access education resources.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies and individuals seeking automation solutions often struggle to locate reliable information on industrial and residential automation products, training programs, and used equipment, leading to inefficient project planning and higher costs.
Solution
Finding Automation operates as a comprehensive online hub that aggregates and curates resources across the automation spectrum. It provides searchable directories for industrial contractors, tools, equipment, and refurbished robots, as well as guides and reviews for residential automation items such as home 3D printers. The site also centralizes listings of e‑learning courses, hands‑on training facilities, and certification programs for PLC, robot, and general automation skills. By organizing trends, news, product comparisons, and purchasing links in one place, the platform streamlines the research process, helping users quickly identify suitable solutions, vendors, and educational pathways.
Target Audience
Primary users are manufacturing engineers, plant managers, and small‑to‑mid‑size businesses looking for industrial automation components, as well as hobbyists and homeowners seeking residential automation products and training professionals pursuing PLC or robot programming certifications.
Features
- Categorized directories for industrial automation (contractors, tools, used robots) and residential automation (home devices, 3D printers)
- Curated product reviews and comparison guides to aid purchasing decisions
- Aggregated listings of online and in‑person training programs for PLCs, robot programming, and broader automation skills
- Up‑to‑date industry news, trend analysis, and technology updates
- Direct links to vendors, training providers, and e‑learning platforms for seamless access
- Newsletter subscription for regular updates on automation developments