Engineered Control for High Speed Automotive Production
Accurate Measurement. Consistent Control. Built for Automotive Standards.
Built for the Next Generation of Automotive Manufacturing
Automotive manufacturing environments demand accuracy, speed, and reliability at every stage of production. From traditional assembly lines to next-generation electric vehicle manufacturing, even small inconsistencies in measurement or control can impact quality, safety, and output.
Forberg Smith provides the instrumentation, filtration, and process expertise needed to help automotive manufacturers maintain stable operations and meet rigorous industry standards. Working alongside your engineering, maintenance, and operations teams, we help simplify system complexity, strengthen measurement accuracy, and ensure the components your production lines depend on perform reliably.
Through trusted manufacturer partnerships and experienced technical specialists, we help you move forward efficiently while maintaining the precision your processes require.
Expert Solutions for Complex Automotive Processes
Automotive production involves tightly coordinated systems operating at high speed and high precision. Forberg Smith supports manufacturers with practical services and specialized capabilities designed to improve process visibility, maintain equipment performance, and keep production lines operating smoothly.
Start Up & Commissioning
Ensure new instrumentation and control components are installed and configured correctly so production equipment performs as intended from day one.
Onsite Calibration & Verification
Maintain measurement accuracy across pressure, temperature, level, and flow instrumentation to support quality control and regulatory requirements.
Valve Automation
Improve production efficiency and operator safety through automated valve solutions designed for repeatable, precise process control.
Gas Detection Services
Support safe operations with properly configured gas detection systems that help protect personnel and equipment in automotive manufacturing environments.
Gauge Assembly & Testing
Build, test, fill, and assemble pressure gauges and diaphragm seal systems to ensure dependable measurement in demanding applications.
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Maintain critical components on-site through structured stocking programs designed to reduce procurement delays and support maintenance teams.
Digital Commerce Tools
Streamline purchasing with online ordering, real-time product information, and integrated procurement tools.
Automotive Manufacturing Challenges We Help You Solve
Inconsistent measurement across high-speed production lines
Delays in identifying the right components to meet performance requirements and keep production moving
Strict safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Operational complexity during the transition to electric vehicle and battery manufacturing processes
Complex integration of instrumentation and automation systems within advanced manufacturing processes
Limited internal expertise needed to support increasingly sophisticated production equipment
Costly downtime risks in tightly scheduled production environments
A Partner for the Road Ahead
Forberg Smith partners with automotive manufacturers with solutions that keep production moving.
Acting as an extension of the manufacturers we represent, we combine application and product expertise to deliver the right components, support installation and commissioning, and maintain accuracy and efficiency over time.
Why Choose Forberg Smith?
- Application expertise and practical solutions tailored to automotive manufacturing environments
- Trusted partnerships with leading instrumentation manufacturers, providing access to premium components built for reliability and accuracy
- Responsive service that helps keep projects and production moving
- Inventory and procurement programs that simplify maintenance operations and ensure fast, flexible delivery and stocking solutions
Why Choose Forberg Smith?
- Field support and troubleshooting when it matters most
- Long-term support focused on operational consistency and system longevity
- Technical partners who help you plan, budget, and solve complex challenges
- Employee-owners committed to doing the right thing for your operation
Insights, Stories & Solutions
5 Ways to Extend Instrument Life Without Increasing Maintenance Costs
Looking to improve instrument reliability and extend service life? Discover five proven maintenance best practices that help reduce downtime, maintain measurement accuracy, and keep industrial instrumentation performing at its best.
Type 3241 Globe Valve
A versatile globe control valve designed for precise flow control in industrial, chemical, power, and utility applications.
Precision Matters: From Installation to Startup and Calibration — What You Need to Know
Accurate measurement begins at installation and carries through startup, commissioning, and routine calibration. When expertise is applied early, issues are addressed before they cause delays, helping operations stay reliable, efficient, and on track. Getting these steps right from the start makes everything that follows simpler and more dependable.
Let’s Talk Automotive Manufacturing Solutions
Connect with the Forberg Smith team to explore how our instrumentation, process control, and service capabilities can support your production systems and help your facility operate with greater accuracy, efficiency, and stability.