Our Core Capabilities in Automated Testing & Assembly
Bespoke engineering expertise across hydraulic & pneumatic testing, cleaning, inspection, gauging, automation, and more.
Curtis Assemble & Test Ltd provides advanced automation, testing, and measurement systems to manufacturers across the globe. Our equipment is installed throughout the UK, USA (Michigan & Georgia), Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Finland, Romania, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and multiple regions of China including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Yantai. Each system is engineered to meet international standards of accuracy, safety, and long-term performance.
With decades of experience across automotive, aerospace, energy, defence, fluid handling, and precision manufacturing, we deliver solutions ranging from hydraulic and pneumatic testing rigs to air-leak detection, flow and pressure measurement, CIP and cleaning systems, and fully automated production machinery.
Our engineering approach combines deep technical expertise with an understanding of regional manufacturing requirements, from compliance in Europe, to high-volume automated production in Asia, to specialist test and assembly projects across North and South America. Wherever your facility is based, CAT systems are built to perform with consistency, efficiency, and reliability.
Explore Our Core Capabilities
Quickly navigate to the section that matches your project — from testing and measurement to automation and complete systems.
- Automated Component Pressing
- Complete Process Automation
- In-House Design & Control Software
- Products (Design & Build
- System Integration Specialists (Robotics, Lasers, Vision)
- Automated Gauging & Measurement
- Component Pressure Testing (Up to 3000 bar)
- Fluid & Air Leak Detection
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Leak Testing
- Subcontract Testing
- Vision Inspection Systems
- Cleaning in Place (CIP) Systems
- Component Cleanliness & Flushing Rigs
- Precision Lapping & Deburring
- Bespoke Hydraulic Power Packs
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Flow & Pressure Measurement
- Liquid & Air Flow Measurement
Automation, Assembly & Integration
Automated Component Pressing
Servo, hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual presses, engineered for high-accuracy assembly from filters to precision components.
Complete Process Automation
From concept to commissioning, fully automated systems designed to optimise production, quality, and safety.
In-House Design & Control Software
Mechanical, electrical, and software design, all handled in-house for seamless integration and maximum performance.
Products
(Design & Build)
Complete turnkey solutions, from bespoke design and software integration to fully commissioned test machines.
System Integration
Specialists
Seamlessly integrating robotics, lasers, and vision systems into automated processes, maximising efficiency and quality.
Testing & Measurement
Automated Gauging
& Measurement
Precision gauging solutions, ensuring dimensional accuracy, compliance, and reliability for every component.
Component
Pressure Testing
Custom rigs designed for high-accuracy pressure testing up to 3000 bar, trusted across automotive, defence, and precision industries.
Fluid or Air Leak
Detection
Advanced systems to detect leaks through precise pressure change monitoring, increasing reliability and safety.
Hydraulic &
pneumatic
leak testing
High-pressure hydraulic testing up to 3000 bar and pneumatic testing to 250 bar, ensuring precision, safety, and compliance.
Subcontract
Testing
Validate your components with advanced in-house rigs, from leak testing to full performance checks, tailored to your requirements.
Vision
Inspection
Systems
Automated vision inspection for defect detection and code reading, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality assurance.
Precision Cleaning & Finishing
Cleaning
in
Place (CIP)
Automated CIP systems for reliable, repeatable cleaning, boosting component quality, performance, and compliance.
Component
Cleanliness & Flushing Rigs
High-pressure flushing and cleanliness rigs for demanding standards, with automated monitoring and consistent results.
Precision
Lapping &
Deburring
Automated lapping and deburring for micron-level accuracy, delivering flawless finishes and reliable performance.
Fluid Power Solutions
Bespoke
Hydraulic
Power Packs
Custom hydraulic power packs for mobile and fixed installations, with advanced filtration, heating, and control.
Hydraulic, Pneumatic
Flow & Pressure
Measurement
Flow measurement from 0.0003 to 1800 L/min at pressures up to 3000 bar and temperatures up to 150°C , engineered for accuracy.
Liquid and
Air Flow
Measurement
Absolute and comparative flow testing, delivering accurate, repeatable results across diverse applications.
Talk to our engineering team today and we’ll help define the right solution for your project.
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Why Choose CAT?
- 50+ years of engineering heritage
- Trusted by global manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, defence, and more
- End-to-end expertise: design, build, software, commissioning, and after-sales support
- Proven innovation — solving challenges where off-the-shelf solutions fail
Our capabilities in automated testing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cleaning in place (CIP), leak detection, and vision inspection are designed to help manufacturers improve reliability, traceability, and efficiency. Whether you require a standalone rig or a fully integrated automation system, CAT delivers bespoke solutions that combine proven engineering experience with cutting-edge innovation.
Looking for a trusted partner to deliver your next automation project?
Speak to our experts today and discover how CAT can design and build the bespoke solution your business needs.