Catalyst Engineering

Catalyst Engineering delivers turnkey animatronics, robotics, and automation solutions for both themed-entertainment and industrial clients. Our multidisciplinary team designs, fabricates, and installs lifelike characters, precision robotic cells, and fully integrated control systems. Whether we’re creating dynamic show-action installations for major theme parks or engineering custom workcells to optimize manufacturing, we combine decades of collective expertise to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that exceed expectations. Core Capabilities • Themed-Entertainment Animatronics & Show-Action Equipment: End-to-end design, rapid prototyping, control integration (PLC/HMI/embedded), figure finishing, and field commissioning for attractions, immersive experiences, and experiential marketing. • Industrial Automation & Precision Pick-and-Place Systems: Custom pick-and-place cells, conveyor integrations, PLC/embedded-software development, HMI/UI design, and turnkey factory-floor installations. • Full-Spectrum Engineering & Integration Services: Mechanical CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks), electrical-architecture and wiring-harness design, sensor integration, motion-control programming, and cosmetic finishing for both entertainment and industrial applications. • R&D & Custom Robotics Platforms (Proteus): In-house development of the Proteus humanoid platform and other experimental robotics, positioning us at the forefront of immersive-tech innovation. By integrating creative vision with rigorous technical execution, we help clients—from blue-chip entertainment brands to manufacturing partners—bring complex projects to life on time and on budget.