2025 in Review: Automation Projects That Defined Our Year

As 2025 comes to an end, we have been taking time to reflect on the projects that shaped the year at Ascension Automation Solutions. It was a year that showed us just how important practical, well-thought-out automation has become across many industries.

From agriculture to manufacturing and housing, the goal was the same. Help our customers work more efficiently, reduce risk, and build systems that make sense for their operations today and in the future.

Here are a few of the projects that stood out.

Packaging Vision: Improving Efficiency in Agriculture

Farming plays a major role in Canada’s economy, yet the industry continues to face challenges such as labour shortages, rising costs, and increasing pressure to reduce waste. With these challenges in mind, we worked on an AI vision bin-picking solution for a tomato packaging line.

By combining high-accuracy cameras, custom deep-learning software, and robotic handling, the system was able to identify, grade, and sort tomatoes based on size, weight, and surface quality. All of this happens in real time and at high speed.

The result was less wasted produce, improved consistency, and a packaging process that could keep up with demand without adding more labour. This project showed how automation can support farmers while still meeting consumer expectations.

Home Building Automation: Applying Manufacturing Precision to Housing

In 2025, we launched our home building automation platform with the goal of supporting developers and builders looking for a smarter way to deliver high-quality homes. This initiative is focused on factory-built construction that brings the precision and predictability of manufacturing into the housing process.

By using detailed 3D models, robotic assembly, and smart logistics, our approach helps reduce surprises, shorten build timelines, and create more predictable costs from start to finish. This is especially valuable for builders and developers working in high-cost regions like the GTA, where efficiency and consistency matter more than ever.

As this platform continues to grow, our focus remains on helping developers deliver better homes, faster, with fewer risks along the way.

Custom-Built Hydraulic Press System: Built for Performance

Another highlight from the year was a custom-built hydraulic press system designed to compress and stamp sheet metal with precision and strength.

Our team was involved throughout the entire process, from mechanical assembly and hydraulic integration to heated elements and full safety guarding. Seeing this system completed and ready for installation was a great example of the complex, high-performance solutions we deliver.

AI Vision Project: Supporting Quality on the Assembly Line

Our work in 2025 also extended beyond Canada with an AI vision project in Mexico. This operator tracking station uses vision technology to monitor manual assembly processes in real time and identify errors before they turn into defects.

The system helps keep quality high while supporting operators in their day-to-day work. It reinforces the idea that automation can work alongside people, providing insight and consistency without replacing the human element.

Looking Ahead

Looking back at these projects, one thing is clear. Automation is becoming more focused on flexibility, quality, and real-world impact.

As we head into 2026, we look forward to continuing this work and helping our customers build smarter, safer, and more efficient operations.