WITS 2025 Show Recap

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions Brings Innovation and Energy to WITS 2025

The GCG Automation & Factory Solutions team was proud to exhibit at this year’s Wichita Industrial Trade Show (WITS 2025) — one of the Midwest’s premier events for manufacturing and industrial innovation. Our team had an incredible week connecting with attendees, showcasing hands-on demos, and discussing how automation and robotics are helping manufacturers boost efficiency and performance.

Did You Play Our Robot Basketball Demo?

Our interactive basketball robot demo drew crowds, showcasing how advanced automation technologies come together in a fun, hands-on way.

Designed and assembled by GCG’s in-house engineers using a custom 80/20 frame, the system combined leading robotics and control solutions from across our supplier portfolio.

The demo featured Motoman, FANUC, and Universal Robots robots, three of the industry’s most recognized robot brands, working in harmony to demonstrate precision, speed, and collaboration. An Apera AI-based 3D vision system identified and tracked basketballs in a changing environment, while a Siemens PLC and HMI managed the entire operation for seamless coordination. Banner components ensured safety and control functionality, and the innovative SICK W10 photoelectric sensor added cutting-edge detection to the setup. Together, these technologies turned automation into an experience, giving attendees a memorable look at how collaborative robotics and smart sensors can work side by side to make manufacturing more efficient, intelligent, and interactive.

Alongside the basketball challenge, our SICK sensor demonstration drew interest from visitors looking to enhance visibility, control, and safety in their facilities.

Discussing Improvements with Automation

The GCG team had the opportunity to meet with hundreds of engineers, plant managers, and operations professionals from across the region. Conversations focused on helping customers tackle today’s automation challenges—from improving throughput and safety to navigating workforce shortages and scaling production efficiently.

Succeed in Automation with GCG

WITS 2025 was another strong reminder of how powerful collaboration can be. Not just between people and technology, but also between our customers and our team. At GCG Automation & Factory Solutions, we’re more than a product distributor. We’re a partner, combining a wide breadth of automation products with engineering expertise and application support to help our customers succeed from concept to completion.

We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to connect, share ideas, and keep pushing what’s possible in industrial automation.

We’d love to show you how GCG can help you succeed in automation.
Contact our team to schedule a demo or discuss how we can help solve your next automation challenge.