Industrial Automation and Controls Engineering
VitroVentures develops and supports machine controls, operator interfaces, industrial networks, data acquisition systems, and site commissioning for original equipment manufacturers and industrial plants.
Capabilities
Control Development
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) architecture
- State-machine machine sequencing logic
- Modular ladder logic & structured text
- Comprehensive alarm handling & interlocks
- Fault recovery & step-by-step diagnostic modes
- VFD & servo motion control synchronization
Operator Systems
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screen design
- SCADA system integration & data logging
- Real-time trend plots & historical logging
- Production cycle counters & rate display
- Multi-level recipe management systems
- Maintenance diagnostic & forced I/O screens
Industrial Networks
- EtherNet/IP network configuration
- EtherCAT motion network setup
- Modbus TCP/RTU communication
- Remote I/O racks & block distribution
- Managed industrial Ethernet switches
- Smart sensor & field device integration
Testing & Commissioning
- Shop floor I/O checkout & sensor calibration
- Dry-cycle functional testing & validation
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) execution
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) on client line
- On-site startup & operator training support
- Full control backup & source code handover
Supported Controls Platforms
Studio 5000 Logix Designer, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Micro800, FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
Sysmac Studio, NJ/NX Series PLCs, Omron NA/NB HMIs, EtherCAT motion drives.
EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU, Remote I/O nodes, Managed Switches.
Automation & Control Systems
Scalable 6-Axis Robotic Platform
A modular 6-axis articulated robot and industrial motion controller built for scalable production across payloads and reach configurations.
- Parameterized kinematic model, arm/link lengths and axis geometry set as configuration parameters
- Cost-effective LS-based control architecture shared across the whole robot family
- Forward/inverse kinematics, joint-space & Cartesian motion, spherical/non-spherical wrists, coordinated multi-axis interpolation
Vision-Based Foam Volume Measurement & PLC Control
Real-time foam-region segmentation and vision-based volumetric measurement feeding the PLC.
- Foam-region segmentation, contour extraction and edge detection separate foam from liquid, chamber surfaces and internal hardware
- Calibrated chamber geometry and detected foam boundary estimate foam volume in cm³
- Foam volume sent to the PLC as a process variable for control logic, alarms and high-foam interlocks
Pallet Shuttle Main Control Board
Cortex-M3 control board designed to the IPC2221 standard.
- Cortex-M3 ARM processor, designed to IPC2221 standard
- High-range 433 MHz RF link with the remote control
- IO-Link with sensors and C# configuration software
Pallet Shuttle Robot
Warehouse solution that carries pallets and loads in storage racks.
- Loading capacity: 1500 kg, max speed 1.2 m/s (no load)
- Remote controlling with dedicated charging station
- Dimensions: 203 × 828 × 1375 mm
Intelligent Climate Control
Monitors and controls soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and light intensity.
- WiFi, Bluetooth and LTE communication
- Web application interface with cloud data storage
- RS-485 Modbus, IP68 enclosure, programmable relays
POS Systems
Point-of-sale systems tailored for small to large scale food facilities.
- Tailored for small to large scale food facilities
- Reads and stores all data on a cloud database
- Quick label printing in three touches
Wireless Temperature Measurement
Long-life wireless temperature sensing with robust, reliable performance.
- Operates over 6 months on a single charge
- Robust and reliable measurement performance
- Measurement range: -30 to 85 °C
Related Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What does industrial automation engineering include?
Control-system architecture and design, PLC and HMI programming, VFD and servo motion control, industrial networking, controls integration, and commissioning for new builds and retrofits.
Do you support machine retrofits and upgrades?
Yes. We support control retrofits, PLC migrations, HMI upgrades, and integration of new sensors, drives, and networked devices into existing equipment.
Do you provide on-site commissioning?
Yes. We support I/O checkout, functional testing, Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), startup, and operator training.
Discuss a Controls Project
Planning a new machine build, PLC retrofit, or HMI interface upgrade? Contact VitroVentures to discuss control system scope and deliverables.