Field robotics RDT&E
American Industrial Magic, LLC designs and builds mobile robots for both research and personal use. AIM is also the main sponsor of Traverse City's 4-H Robotics & Technology Club. Members have use of the AIM facilities and resources to develop projects of their own.
GO ROBOTS !
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1968
What is your primary product or service?
Engineering consulting, Field robotics, youth engineering education
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I wanted to know the details of the "Krell Engineering" that produced the things seen in the movie "Forbidden Planet". I wanted to know everything there was to know about how to build "Robby The Robot" - built by professor Morbious to demonstrate his understanding of Krell Engineering.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Here at American Industrial Magic I solve problems for customers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location and planning to expand it to include as many apprentices as are willing to commit to the intensity of learning-by-doing here in the workshop.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The best way to get here is to take 3 mile road to Potter Road, go east on potter to 4 mile road, then south on 4 mile to the main cluster of buildings on the west side of the road at 390 4-Mile Rd. S., Traverse City, MI 49696
or see us on the google satellite map at GPS coordinates(N)44.680317, (W)-85.537071
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, Money Order, trade.
Which areas do you service?
World wide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Paul F. Grayson.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 4:30pm - 11:30pm; Thurs, Sat, Sun 7:00 am - 11:30 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Recommend my work to a friend.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"In the beginning ..."