Automating a manufacturing, processing or production system is a challenging task. Companies in Michigan turn to specialized service providers known as control systems integrators to provide the expertise and experience to get the job done on time and budget.
The top companies offering control system integration typically provide a full range of services in this area. While their focus is on the design and development of the system, they can also provide full project management, testing, validation, software and automation controls that are configured to the specific needs of the facility.
Hiring control systems integrators is just the first step. Once you have selected the provider to work with, there will be ongoing communication and interaction, often between your in-house engineers and management team and that of the integrators.
Know Your Needs
All control systems integrators work from what the client wants as an end result of the automation. These companies will spend the time needed to fully understand your goals and to thoroughly understand how the process is to work once the automation is completed.
Typically, the in-house engineers and managers are not aware of all the choices and options to consider. The integrator will often ask very specific questions and provide information to help the in-house team make decisions prior to starting the project development phase. By having all the details in place, the integrator can then design the system that meets those needs.
Using Suppliers and Options
In Michigan, the best integrators don’t use only one specific vendor. Instead, the choose components for the automation that integrate with each other and that meet the end requirements.
The integrator should be willing to work with existing software or technology currently in place. They should also design the system with scalability in mind, allowing your manufacturing facility the option to grow and expand while continuing to use the same control systems.
