
Veteran-Led Innovation in Industrial Automation and Workforce Development
We Are Coming!
Engineering Meets Workforce Development
Canvas-6 is a veteran-led engineering and training ecosystem based in Northwest Indiana. We operate at the intersection of industrial robotics, mechanical systems, controls, and workforce development, providing practical solutions that help industrial operations improve uptime, safety, productivity, and operator understanding.
Canvas-6 began as a hands-on automation and mechanical firm, solving real problems on the shop floor—from robot cells and conveyors to controls that operators needed to understand and maintain. Through that work, we recognized a critical industry gap: companies need professionals who can think like engineers and move like operators. Canvas-6 TechWorks Learning Center was created to close that gap through multi-level robotics and automation training designed for veterans, career changers, and emerging technicians. Our approach connects classroom learning with real equipment and real industrial applications, creating a stronger pipeline from training to employment.
The Future Is Now!
Our Solutions and Services
Automation & Mechanical Engineering
Canvas-6 provides industrial robotics integration, cell design, controls and PLC/HMI programming, mechanical systems design, retrofits, site audits, and automation consulting. We design and support systems with a focus on uptime, safety, maintainability, and operator clarity—helping manufacturers turn complex technology into dependable production solutions.
TechWorks Robotics Training
Canvas-6 TechWorks Learning Center provides multi-level robotics and automation training pipelines, from IST Foundations through IST PRO, Advanced Ops, and Industrial Mobility. Programs are designed around practical, hands-on learning and aligned with WIOA and ETPL requirements, helping participants develop the technical skills and confidence needed for today’s industrial careers.
Veteran-Centered Career Development
Veterans are Canvas-6’s primary beneficiary group, and our programs are built to translate military discipline, technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and operational experience into high-value industrial careers. By connecting hands-on training with real industrial applications, Canvas-6 helps veterans, career changers, and emerging technicians move from learning to meaningful opportunities in automation and advanced manufacturing.