Custom Machine Building Services

Custom Machine Building for Specialized Manufacturing Needs

When OEMs need a custom machine builder, they need more than a company that can assemble a complex system. They need a contract manufacturing partner that can support specialized equipment at the right stage of the product lifecycle—whether thats refining a new machine for production, building pilot units, ramping output, or sustaining an established production program. PEKO supports custom machine building with the engineering insight, vertically integrated capabilities, and production discipline required to help OEMs launch, transfer, and manufacture complex machinery with greater confidence.

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Why OEMs Choose PEKO as a Custom Machine Builder

PEKO works with OEMs across the full machine lifecycle—from early development and prototype builds to established production programs that require reliable ongoing manufacturing, supply chain coordination, and disciplined execution.

What sets PEKO apart:

• Cross-functional engineering and manufacturing support for both new machine programs and established production builds
• Vertically integrated, turnkey manufacturing with many critical processes performed in-house
• Lifecycle support spanning prototype, pilot, production ramp, and ongoing full-rate manufacturing
• Experience supporting customers that need help launching new equipment as well as those transferring or sustaining existing machine programs
• Disciplined planning and supply chain coordination to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• IP protection practices designed to safeguard customer-owned designs and documentation

All finished machine builds are assembled, tested, and shipped from our Rochester, New York facility.

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Lifecycle Support for Custom Machine Building

Engineering & Development

Custom machine building starts with understanding what the equipment must do, what the critical parameters are, and how the design will perform in manufacturing. PEKO’s NPI and engineering teams support development engineering, mechanical engineering, controls engineering, DFM/DFMA, BOM verification, test planning, procurement, and manufacturing planning so the program is set up for repeatability instead of rework. Even when a customer provides a complete design package, PEKO can help refine the equipment for manufacturability, quality, and future volume.

Prototype & Pilot Builds

Prototype and pilot phases are where documentation, process learning, and production discipline start to matter. PEKO supports prototype builds, lifecycle testing, FMEA, CAD finalization, BOM verification, production readiness reviews, tooling design, technician training, and capacity planning so programs can move forward with fewer surprises.

Production Ramp & Full-Rate Manufacturing

Once the design and process are ready, PEKO supports repeatable custom machinery manufacturing with dedicated manufacturing and assembly cells built around the technical needs of the program. That includes manufacturing plans, delivery scheduling, component manufacturing, large weldments, testing procedures, fulfillment, and scale-up support. For the right program, PEKO becomes the manufacturing leg of the customer’s business.

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Vertically-Integrated Capabilities for Custom Machine Manufacturing

PEKO’s in-house capabilities support a more controlled custom equipment manufacturing process from fabricated parts through final system build.

Core capabilities include:

• CNC machining, milling, and turning
• Precision welding and frame welding
• Sheet metal forming and laser cutting
• Powder coating and wet spray painting
• Mechanical and electrical assembly
• Hydraulic and pneumatic plumbing
• Back panel wiring and assembly
• Wire EDM
• Cable harnessing
• Complex systems integration
• Packaging and logistics support

This level of vertical integration reduces handoffs and helps keep machine builds aligned to program requirements.

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Types of Custom Manufacturing Equipment PEKO Builds

PEKO supports custom machine manufacturing programs involving capital equipment, electromechanical systems, automation platforms, test systems, and other specialized OEM machine builds. For many customers, the goal is not simply to build one machine. It is to transfer a specialized product into a repeatable manufacturing system that can support future demand, controlled documentation, production readiness, and ongoing supply chain execution. That is where PEKO adds the most value.

Industries Served & Example Applications

PEKO builds custom machinery for a range of high-tech and regulated industries and applications, including:

• Renewable energy: energy storage systems, power generation systems, fuel cell test equipment, and solar equipment
• Semiconductor: electro-optical equipment, thin film deposition equipment, lithography equipment, and leak testing equipment
• Medical, healthcare, and life sciences: MRI systems, laboratory automation equipment, scientific instruments, and computerized diagnostic systems
• Defense and space: radar systems, vehicle control systems, ground support equipment, and other mission-critical assemblies
• Communications: electrical enclosures, communication systems, testing chamber enclosures, and RF-related equipment
• Industrial and robotics: processing machinery, industrial printing equipment, AGVs, AS/RS systems, and related machine platforms

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Is PEKO The Right Custom Machine Builder for Your Program?

PEKO is typically the right fit for OEMs that already have a defined need and need a manufacturing partner that can execute, refine, and scale. The best-fit programs usually involve complex equipment, meaningful documentation or design intent, and production demand that ranges from tens to a few hundred units per year. If you are evaluating custom machine manufacturers, PEKO offers the combination most technical buyers are looking for: engineering support where needed, vertically integrated manufacturing, disciplined production transfer, and the ability to move from early builds into stable recurring output without changing partners midstream.

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Common Questions About Custom Machine Building

What is custom machine building?

Custom machine building is the manufacture of non-standard equipment designed for a specific product, process, or operating requirement. At PEKO, it includes support from engineering and prototyping through production-scale manufacturing and testing.

Can PEKO build from my existing design package?

Yes. PEKO can support custom machine manufacturing from functional specifications, a scope of work, or a build-to-print documentation package, depending on program maturity and customer needs.

Does PEKO support prototype builds and production ramp?

Yes. PEKO supports machine programs across the lifecycle, including engineering refinement, prototyping, pilot builds, pre-production, and full-rate production.

What types of industries does PEKO serve with custom machine building?

PEKO serves OEMs in industries including semiconductor, medical devices, life science, renewable energy, defense, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, and more.

What manufacturing processes are handled in-house?

PEKO supports custom equipment manufacturing with in-house capabilities including CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, finishing, mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, cable harnessing, and systems integration.

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Learn More About Custom Machinery Manufacturing at PEKO

Custom machine building at PEKO is rooted in application expertise. We support OEMs that require specialized machinery tailored to unique processes, performance demands, integration requirements, and production goals. Whether the need involves automation, testing, material handling, industrial processing, or highly engineered electro-mechanical systems, PEKO provides the engineering support and manufacturing capabilities to help bring those machine builds to life. The pages below offer a closer look at the services, application areas, and supporting capabilities behind our custom machine building.

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