Intelligent Integration for Complex Hardware
Bridging the gap between Mechanical Engineering and Modern Software. We build the machine, wire the sensors, and write the code.
The "Full Stack" Advantage
Mechanical Design
Custom CAD, prototyping, and validation for complex assemblies like vibratory feeders and linear actuators.
Electronics & PLC
Sensor integration, PCB design, and motor control (Stepper, Servo, Linear).
Software & AI
End-to-End Python development (Frontend & Backend), Local & Cloud LLM deployment, and RAG architectures for secure, offline AI processing.
Case Study: Concentricity Station
The Challenge
Podmore Manufacturing faced a bottleneck with manual microscope inspection of copper pins. It was slow, inconsistent, and costly.
The Solution
A custom 5-stage interlocked machine featuring:
- 1. Orientation: Vibratory bowl aligns pins vertically.
- 2. Transfer: Linear vibratory track stabilizes the feed.
- 3. Presentation: Mechanical presenter holds and positions the pin.
- 4. Inspection: Adjustable laser scans for 50µm concentricity.
- 5. Sorting: Automated gate filters results into Pass/Fail bins.
Meet the Principal Engineer
Newton Rufino, MS
Connect on LinkedInSystem Integrator specializing in High-Precision Electro-Mechanical Systems & Custom Software Integration.
With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and a a deep focus on machine design and critical safety systems. My experience ranges from developing explosion-proof testing fixtures for lithium batteries to architecting secure "Lab-as-a-Service" facilities that allow remote hardware control via custom networks.
I founded Neo Automations to bridge the gap between mechanical reliability and software intelligence. While traditional firms separate these disciplines, I integrate them. Whether it is a 50-micron laser inspection station or a local LLM assistant for protocol automation, I build the full stack: the steel, the circuit, and the code.