Automation, Controls & Machine Retrofits
IES supports automation and controls, along with retrofit and integration work for industrial equipment. Begin with the existing system and the change your operation needs.
Equipment brands we work with
Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, HEIDENHAIN, Beckhoff, and FANUC.
Share your equipment model and requirement so we can discuss the scope of support. Manufacturer trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Example / controls project brief
A conveyor needs to work with another machine.
An illustrative project brief: an existing conveyor needs to exchange status signals with adjacent equipment. Identify the current controller, available documentation, and intended sequence before defining integration work.
- Describe the existing and desired operating sequence.
- Identify the controller and equipment interfaces.
- Discuss operating constraints and planned downtime.
Illustration only; this is not a customer case study or a statement of equipment compatibility.
Define the existing system and the intended change
A useful project brief identifies what should be retained, what needs to change, and the interfaces involved. Share available system information and planned downtime so the proposed scope can be discussed.
Information to include
- Machine or process and the intended operating change
- Existing control hardware and software identification
- Equipment interfaces and relevant system constraints
- Available documentation and program backup status
- Planned downtime and requested project timing
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Common questions
What information helps define a retrofit?
Identify the existing machine and controls, the intended operating change, equipment interfaces, and what should be retained. Include available documentation, program backup status, and planned downtime.
Can I discuss integration with existing equipment?
IES supports automation, controls, retrofit and integration work. Describe the equipment and intended sequence so the specific scope can be discussed. Compatibility must be reviewed for the requirement.
What if the project scope is not defined yet?
Describe the current system, the problem or change you want to address, and the constraints you already know. Identify missing information rather than assuming hardware or software compatibility.