Factory Automation Services & Applications

MES deployment
Construction management
Fieldbus implementation
^{Profibus, PROFInet, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, etc.}
Machine safety upgrades for EN ISO 13849-1 or EN 62061 compliance
3D modelling using Siemens PLM NX (formerly Unigraphics)
Licensed general contractor & electrical contractor
Cybersecurity – factory network setup & hardening
Location tracking of product, equipment & tools
^{In-factory & in-transit globally}

Factory Automation Case Studies

Greenfield control system automation for automotive plant – paint process air houses

Problem An automotive manufacturer required a new paint line to increase production capacity and efficiency while improving absorption and removal of contaminants and environmental emissions. The new system required air houses (air houses provide filtered/conditioned air for work space and paint booths and also filter/remove fumes and gases for quality). Solution A&E was contracted by
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Factory Automation – Assembly Line Capacity Expansion

Problem Our customer needed to expand their assembly line capacity by 50%. They needed this accomplished without bringing the existing line down for any significant period of time. Solution A&E delivered the control systems needed for much of the automation, particularly the AGC (Automatic Guided Cart) and Andon systems. A&E also provided guidance and technical
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Manufacturing Support Equipment Upgrade to Improve Production Quality & Reduce Down Time

The quantity of dust at a consumer products client was impacting production quality and the downtime of the dust collector equipment was too high. The customer needed to replace their dust collectors for process and plant improvement and turned to A&E for the solution.
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