| About SMART-MECHTECH (Nikulin LLC) Your Engineering Partner in Production Automation SMART-MECHTECH (Nikulin LLC) is a U.S.-based engineering company specializing in automation, modernization, and technical support for manufacturing operations. We work with small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries, including food production, logistics, packaging, mechanical engineering, and automotive manufacturing. Our mission is to help companies reduce costs, improve efficiency, and implement modern engineering solutions such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, predictive maintenance systems, and smart production lines. The company was founded in 2023 by Andrii Nikulin, a seasoned industrial/mechanical engineer with 11 years of international experience. |
Our Services:
We help factories and production companies improve how they work — from reducing breakdowns to automating entire processes.
- Production line auditWe check how your equipment works, find weak spots and inefficiencies, and give you a clear plan on what to fix or improve — step by step.
- Automation and robotics integrationWe help you replace manual work with smart machines and systems — for packaging, sorting, or quality control. This means faster production, fewer mistakes, and less need for manual labor.
- Mechanical design & modernizationNeed to improve or fix your conveyor, motors, or equipment? We design, adjust, or upgrade your mechanical systems so they work better and last longer.
- Predictive maintenance systemsWe install smart sensors that monitor your machines and alert you before something breaks. This helps prevent sudden stops and expensive repairs.
- Help with StandardsIf you need to meet food safety or quality standards — we’ll help prepare your equipment and processes for inspection.
We also install digital tools to track and report everything automatically. - Automotive & Mechanical ProjectsWe support small auto part manufacturers, EV startups, and other mechanical industries. From assembly to testing — we help improve quality, reduce waste
Meet Our Founder
Andrii Nikulin — Founder & Chief Engineer
Andrii Nikulin is a mechanical and industrial engineer with over 11 years of international experience in smart manufacturing and automation. He led the launch of a fully automated plant at LE&CO (Czech Republic), achieving a 50% increase in productivity and 20% cost reduction.
He is the author of multiple scientific publications, a speaker at international conferences, and a Senior Member of both IEEE (USA) and MIET (UK). In 2023, he founded SMART-MECHTECH (Nikulin LLC)in the United States to bring world-class engineering solutions to small and medium businesses — technologies once accessible only to large corporations.
He is the author of multiple scientific publications, a speaker at international conferences, and a Senior Member of both IEEE (USA) and MIET (UK). In 2023, he founded SMART-MECHTECH (Nikulin LLC)in the United States to bring world-class engineering solutions to small and medium businesses — technologies once accessible only to large corporations.
Industries we serve:
Food manufacturing
(meat, bakery, dairy, beverages)
Packaging and bottling facilities
We offer you a professional 30-minute consultation with our specialist.
Warehouses and logistics centers
Our prices are fixed for some standard services.
Аuto components and mechanical parts
Small and mid-sized factories without an in-house engineering department