Bjorn Sorenson

DWFritz Automation

Established in 1973, DWFritz Automation designs, builds, and supports engineer-to-order automation systems and an expanding line of high-speed, non-contact metrology and inspection solutions, as well as providing world-class build-to-print services. Our comprehensive automation design capabilities focus on inspection, metrology, and precision assembly, with a set of core competencies that enable our clients to maximize ROI and dramatically improve operational efficiencies. Our clients partner with us to develop unique, high-precision automation solutions that ensure superior product quality and high throughput. Headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, and with offices in France and China, the company is a trusted partner of many Fortune 500 customers, with over 2,000 systems installed worldwide. DWFritz is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and is ITAR compliant. DWFritz Automation is a company within the Sandvik Group. Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group, offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The group was founded in Sweden in 1862 – and holds world-leading positions in selected areas today, e.g. tools and tooling systems for metal cutting equipment, service and technical solutions for the mining industry and rock excavation within the construction industry. It has recently also entered the advanced manufacturing space, including digital manufacturing and software solutions, industrial metrology and additive manufacturing. In 2020, Sandvik had approximately 37,000 employees and revenues of about 86 billion SEK with operations in more than 160 countries.