What we do
Consulting
Comprehensive consulting services including capacity audits, site evaluations, project remediation, and strategic guidance to optimize performance and ensure successful outcomes.
Technology Developments and Applications
Innovating with machine learning, adaptive process control, IoT, AI applications, and other advanced technologies to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and drive transformative business outcomes
AI Commercialization
De-risk AI adoption to unlock high-potential opportunities and drive ROI. Our comprehensive services include AI design, implementation, security hardening, model training, hallucination elimination, and more, ensuring seamless and secure AI integration.
Pioneering
Pioneering Industry 4.0 advocacy and development, leveraging advanced AI agents, digital twin technology, and other cutting-edge solutions to drive commercialization and innovation. We offer expert industry advisory services to help businesses navigate the future of manufacturing.
Our impact
Engineering Results That Scale. BC Automation delivers measurable performance across manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and critical infrastructure. With over $3.8 billion in client savings, 625+ automated processes, and 95 organizations served, we turn complex operations into scalable, intelligent systems. From rapid improvements to long-term autonomy—our impact speaks for itself.
“Tom’s terrific skill set and experience in automation and controls will be a huge asset to any company looking to improve their cost and reliability.”
Chris Whitehair
SVP Global Operations at SunOpta
“Tom Schwieters is a trusted leader whose integrity, work ethic, and intelligence drive real impact in robotics, industrial engineering, and process optimization. His practical, results-driven approach not only streamlines operations and reduces costs but also inspires teams, fosters innovation, and delivers lasting solutions.”
Daren Klum
CEO at Secured2 Corporation
“Let me start with saying that Thomas is one of the smartest people I know. Thomas brings a depth of understanding and depth of inquiry that is hard to match. His solutions are thus most thorough and comprehensive.”
Ned Mitenius
Founder and Senior Consultant at Periscope Consulting
Optimizing performance so you can gain the competitive edge
After a thorough auditing process, strategic implementation, and real-time insight into your data, you can expect: