In April of 2007, Automatika Inc was acquired by Foster-Miller division of Qinetiq. Automatika, Inc. develop automated solutions for client needs. The firm provides consulting services and feasibility assessments, and the invention, design, system prototyping, and product manufacturing of high value added novel robotic and automation systems. Areas of expertise include: Industrial Robotics And Automation *Pulp and Paper Industry - Recycling/Sorting Automation * Materials Handling - Mixed-Order Palletizing Automation Software and Hardware *bulk/Parcel Shipping - Integrated Automated Shipping Container Loading Systems; Remote and Hazardous Applications *Tank Cleanup - Petrochemical/Nuclear Tank Cleanup *Reconnaissance and Assessment - Fire/Police Mobile Robot Scouting; Oil & Gas Exploration & Production *il-Bore Inspection - Miniaturized In-Flow Sensor Systems *Oil/Gas-Well Tending - Autonomous Downhole Locomotion Systems *Gas Distribution Line Management Systems; Food Processing*Meat-Processing - Cutting-Floor Automation; Inspection and Remediation Products *Storage Vessel Inspection - Light-crude Oil Tank Inspection *Sewer And Water Line Inspection - Autonomous Line Inspection And Data Processing *Asbestos Abatement - Automated/Remote Pipe-Asbestos Remediation; Engineering Consulting Services