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Automation technology

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System and automation concepts
Analysis and definition of automation requirements based on specific production and process goals
Creation of customized system concepts for optimal production processes
Development and design of automation concepts, including control and regulation strategies
Creation of modular and scalable automation solutions
Implementation of interfaces for the networking and integration of automation systems
Technical feasibility studies and profitability analyses for automation projects
Advice on automation technologies such as PLCs, IoT and other Industry 4.0 solutions

Controls and bus systems
Development and programming of PLC software (IEC 61131-3-compliant)
PLC system integration and commissioning
Optimization and adaptation of existing PLC programs, migration and modernization of older PLC systems
Optimization, modification and expansion of existing systems and system components or software
Configuration and integration of industrial bus systems (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, OPC UA, EtherCAT, CAN bus)
Optimization of bus communication and troubleshooting
Ensuring the compatibility and interoperability of different bus systems

Diagnostics and operator displays (HMIs)
Integration of system monitoring tools for early error detection and notification
Development of overviews of real-time diagnostics and error detection
Fieldbus diagnostics and monitoring to prevent communication errors
HMI creation according to customer requirements or functional task evaluation and use case analyses
Design and development of user-friendly HMI interfaces, design of intuitive operating elements and displays for efficient operation
Modernization through intuitive user interfaces for efficient operation and dashboards as a system overview
Modern diagnostic solutions with remote access and remote support

Safety in automation projects
Risk assessment and analysis: identification and evaluation of potential hazards and risks in automation processes
Holistic plant safety concepts in the industrial environment (IEC 61508, IEC 62046)
Compliance with international safety standards and evaluation of existing systems (ISO 13849, IEC 61508 and IEC 62061)
Analysis and validation of functional safety according to safety requirement levels (SIL)
Selection and implementation of safety-relevant components such as emergency stop switches, light barriers and safety controls
Functional safety programming according to ISO 13849 and IEC 61508
Provision of training for employees on the safe operation and maintenance of the systems in accordance with applicable safety guidelines