Precision Assembly
High-speed cell assembly, torque-controlled fastening and inline inspection to automotive tolerances.
Testing & QA
End-of-line testing, battery safety validation and 100% traceability across production lots.
Robotics Integration
Collaborative robots, vision-guided pick-and-place and fully automated body-in-white lines.
EV Systems
Battery pack assembly, battery management system integration and EV powertrain assembly.
About our Automotive Division
We design and build leading-edge automotive production facilities — from prototype lines to full-scale EV factories.
Harbor Stone Group Automotive brings 30+ years of industry experience building manufacturing lines, integrating robotics and delivering end-to-end project execution for OEMs and suppliers worldwide.
Our mission is to accelerate transition to electric and autonomous mobility by delivering safe, efficient and scalable manufacturing and infrastructure solutions.
We envision factories that are digital-first — connected, sustainable and flexible to adapt as vehicle technology evolves.
Comprehensive solutions for modern vehicle manufacturing
Turnkey production lines for vehicles and components
End-to-end design and delivery: line balancing, tooling, automation and operator training to meet volume, quality and cost targets.
- Body-in-white automation
- Bearing & drivetrain assembly cells
- Battery pack manufacturing
EV manufacturing and battery systems
Battery module assembly, high-voltage harness routing, thermal management and battery testing systems delivered with full safety compliance.
- Module assembly lines
- Pack testing and safety systems
- Thermal chamber qualification
Automation & robotics
Integration of collaborative and heavy-duty robots, vision systems and PLC/SCADA control architectures for repeatable, safe operations.
- Vision-guided assembly
- Robotic welding & gluing
- Automated material handling
Testing, validation & certification
Complete test rig build, validation protocols and certification support to ensure vehicles and components meet regulatory and performance targets.
Supply chain & logistics
Localised sourcing strategies, JIT / JIS feeding systems and warehouse automation to reduce lead times and inventory costs.
Digital Twin & IIoT
Digital twin modelling, production analytics and predictive maintenance solutions to maximize uptime and throughput.
Selected Projects — Australia
Representative automotive projects delivered by Harbor Stone Group across Australia.
Melbourne EV Assembly Plant
Turnkey design and construction of a 30k units/year EV assembly line including battery pack cell-to-pack integration, automated welding and final validation systems.
Deliverables: Line design, robotics, QA labs, operator training.
Sydney Autonomous Fleet Pilot
Systems integration for a city-wide autonomous shuttle pilot: sensor suites, edge compute racks, safety systems and remote operations centre.
Deliverables: Integration, validation, safety case support.
Brisbane EV Charging Network
Deployment of a 100-station DC fast-charging network with grid-smart energy management and site civil works across metro and highway locations.
Deliverables: Civil, electrical, BMS, OCPP backend integration.
Concept & Feasibility
Feasibility studies, CAPEX/OPEX modelling and line concept development tailored to vehicle programs.
Design & Engineering
Detailed engineering, tooling specifications and automation layout to meet takt time and quality KPIs.
Build & Commission
On-site installation, system integration, commissioning and operator handover for production readiness.
Optimize & Scale
Continuous improvement, predictive maintenance setup and line scaling strategies to support future model variants.
Automotive solutions and plant projects shaping Australia's future
What clients say about our automotive work
Outstanding delivery
Delivered an EV pilot line on time and supported commissioning across multiple shifts.
Grace Taylor
Highly recommended
Smart manufacturing cell increased throughput by 42% and reduced rejects.
Liam Roberts
Exceptional support
From design to handover the project team were responsive and pragmatic.
Amelia Chen
Strong partnership
Excellent safety culture and detailed FAT / SAT process helped us scale quickly.
Noah Patel
Our clients and partners
We partner with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and technology providers to accelerate Australia's automotive transition.
The best automotive experts
Ethan Walker
Head of Manufacturing
Sofia Martinez
Lead Automation Engineer
Connor Lee
EV Systems Architect
Harper Nguyen
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