Is it possible to automatically configure multiple iPads with the same settings?

I need to configure a bunch of iPads with the same settings. For instance, volume level, auto-lock, side-button, timezone and light level. Currently I'm doing this manually on each iPad through the Settings app in the device. This is both tedious and error-prone... I'm thinking it should be possible to create a master settings file or image file (or something) with the correct settings which could then be loaded on to each device. Is that possible? **Background:** We need deliver iPads preconfigured with our "kiosk" app for customers to place in their office/retail locations. For instance, disabling auto-lock is crucial here. Currently I have some 20-30 iPads that needs to be configured the same way.