Automation Controls Specialist

Providing a full ‘turn-key’ service in the design and development of PLC control systems for special purpose plant and equipment for advanced high technology industries.

Projects range from simple automatic systems to fully automated process lines.

What we do

Covering all elements of the control systems design process, from specification and hardware design, writing PLC software, through to commissioning, documentation and long term support.

Our Philosophy

Key to development of a new process, particularly when only a concept exists, is design ‘feasibility’. It provides a means of establishing the projects complexity, cost, and timescale,

From insights from real-world examples of successfully implemented solutions and challenges we’ve encountered, enable us to advise on the dos and the don’ts.

Marchantcain

14-Axis Cart Shuffle Conveying Mechanism.

Controlled by SINANICS S120 bookshelf drives sitting on a common DC Bus.
The drive system is controlled over Profinet along with Pepperl+Fuch I/O Link and MQTT over TCP with Siemens S7-1500 PLC and a couple of Siemens SIMATIC TP700s.

We’re Here To Help

Collaborating with your mechanical engineers and technicians from various departments and outside industries, we can help. Whether assembly lines, automating your material handling or to simply assist with modifications to existing systems.

Woodsmith Mine

An ambitious and record-setting project in North Yorkshire Moors.

Two 1,600m shafts are being developed through challenging geology to reach target depths to enable the extraction of Polyhalite. In addition, a world record breaking 36Km tunnel, the longest continuous single drive conveyor system in the world is being excavated all the way to Teesside. Achieving unprecedented technical complexity, environmental responsibility, and innovative engineering.

R&D Test Facilities

Simple but effective bespoke test rigs to research, refine and validate new operations.

Working under simulated, but ‘Live’ real-world conditions and featuring advanced equipment for the ideal industrial environment allows you to practice and evaluate in a controlled setting without the inherent risks of live plant testing.

Partners

Another key aspect of our philosophy is to form solid partnerships so as to provide the widest possible range of professional competence. Working with established and trusted partners, together we can deliver every part of your industrial automation project. 

“I have worked with Nick over many years on some quite sizeable and significant projects all of which he successfully delivered. He is flexible, responsive and committed to taking on new ideas and concepts. His openness and honesty has always been a breath of fresh air and is a credit to him personally or any business he is involved with.”
Gary Kitchin
Managing Director HMK Direct