Control Panels – Automation Group

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FoodAchieving Speed and Quality without Compromising Engineering Integrity

September 20, 2023

A major food manufacturer needed a system integrator to design and fabricate six control panels for their new production line. They chose Automation Group because of their expertise in building UL 508A control panels, ability to source hard-to-find parts, and capability to create alternative solutions to meet tight project deadlines. The customer needed a fast project execution and a customized solution with Automation Group’s streamlined panel build process leveraging AG5 project management methodology. Automation Group rose to the challenge, constructing six UL508A control panels with speed, quality, and engineering integrity to support the customer’s new production line.

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AutomotiveControl System Upgrade in Less Than 90 Days: Improving Flexibility and Performance for Carbon Fiber Manufacturer

July 12, 2023

Acting as the brain behind industrial operations, PLCs are designed to perform logical decision making for control applications. But, what should be done when a PLC system reaches the end of its life cycle? This case study explores how Automation Group supported the PLC upgrade for a carbon fiber manufacturer. The customer faced the challenge of modernizing their outdated control system which included control panels operating with an Allen-Bradley PLC-5 controller and other legacy hardware. This system was used to control their traction drive process which included VFD controls for multiple motors. The customer wanted to improve their process by upgrading their control, visualization, and machine safety systems, and sought Automation Group’s expertise to navigate the complexities of this upgrade and seamlessly transform their outdated system with a modern solution.

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BeveragesImproving Milk Production Efficiency with Additional Cooling Towers

May 15, 2023

Integrating additional cooling towers in milk production can support a plant’s processing capacity and quality control. These results were desired by a leading American dairy producer who was facing challenges with their milk production process. The dairy producer wanted to integrate two additional cooling towers with their existing system to improve production efficiency and support the increased demand for their milk products. The company engaged Automation Group for this project as the system integrator developed their existing system and had the integration expertise to successfully deploy this project on-time and within budget.

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FoodModernizing an Almond Roasting Line After a Devastating Event

May 1, 2023

Fires are a devastating event for any business. It can result in the loss of equipment, inventory, and even the facility itself. The aftermath of a fire can be challenging for any company as it seeks to rebuild and return to business as usual. This case study highlights how Automation Group collaborated with an architectural engineering company to support an international almond supplier after a fire destroyed their roasting line. The project team worked together on a tight schedule to replace and upgrade the almond supplier’s roasting system, leveraging PLC, HMI, networking, and control panel expertise.

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FoodPlant Site Assessment Generates a Success Plan for Food Distributor Giant

August 2, 2022

With time, money, and resources on the line, site surveys act as a crucial first step to plan for maintenance, spare parts, upgrades, and mitigate the risk of unplanned downtime. This critical information was needed by a leading American food distributor to better understand the health of their plant’s automation infrastructure. Automation Group was engaged to thoroughly assess their automation hardware and operational technology (OT) networks and provide a comprehensive site assessment report. This report would clearly identify risks and opportunities as well as crucial steps to upgrade and strengthen their automation infrastructure.

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Criminal JusticeAutomating Antiquated Jail Controls System Enhances Security Reliability

August 23, 2021

The City of Clovis Police Department’s mission is to “provide superior protection and service.” That mission includes ensuring that Clovis City Jail operations remain uninterrupted and anyone booked into or working in the jail holding cell area is kept safe from harm. For that reason, the area had been equipped for years with a hard-wired panel that managed critical jail cell door operations, intercom communications, light switch functions and other security-related processes.