Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the acquisition of ASTES4 SA, a company based in Switzerland that is engaged in development, production, and sales of patented automated sorting solutions for sheet metal laser processing machines.

With ASTES4 as a wholly owned subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric will offer integrated solutions to the global market with ASTES4’s automated sorting systems embedded into Mitsubishi Electric’s sheet metal laser processing machines. The company aims to further expand its worldwide business through this acquisition.

ASTES4 provides flexible automated solutions for the loading, unloading, and sorting of various materials using its patented technology with system engineering capabilities that can integrate the entire automation system.

By acquiring ASTES4, Mitsubishi Electric will further strengthen its lineup of automation systems together with sorting solutions for sheet metal laser processing machines to provide its customers with integrated solutions that require less manual loading, unloading, and sorting to realize higher productivity and efficiency.