Manufacturing

We provide a wide range of electrical engineering services.  We stared out as a electrical engineer working in a major industrial manufacture.  Where we learned the professional way to estimate, propose projects, design, start-up and commission projects.   We worked for major design firms and small companies and in most industries.  We continue to learn new techniques to provide better electrical engineering service to you. 

Key Benefits

Capabilities
We provide a full line of electrical, power system capabilities.   We provide complete project support from system proposal, project justification, power distribution design,  power studies,  equipment layout, motor controls,  light, conduit layout, panel layout, installation, project management, commissioning, and as-built.  We have the experience to meet or excide all expectations.

A New Control Network Standards Evolved in the Manufacturing Industry
The new network standard for manufacturing plants are no longer dictated by groups of large companies developing their own complex network standards. Over the last 12 years we have heard about numerous manufacturing standards being developed, each one the ‘new standard.’ Conforming to each new standard as it was developed became the way of life. Large companies got on one bandwagon or another promoting standards they helped develop. The optimal choice is finally in. None of the previous standards were picked. Most companies chose what business and information companies have been using for years.

The network choice for manufacturing is Ethernet with TCP/IP or other similar protocols. Ethernet, originally designed to handle information networks, continues to evolve. The major drawback to using Ethernet in manufacturing is timing, because of the way data is transmitted across the network. The basic method of communication is called broadcasting with error detection. This means anyone connected to the network can transmit at any time. When a port has information to send, first, it checks the network and if it’s clear, the first segment of information is transmitted. Then, the port checks for transmission errors; if the transmitted message was error free another segment is sent. This continues until the entire message is sent. If more than one message is transmitted at the same time an error occurs. The port will wait a random amount of time, and then retry transmitting the message. This type of system will never allow you to know the exact time your message will be sent or received.

There has been debate that Ethernet would not work in a manufacturing environment. Most concerns can be addressed if the network system is correctly engineered and installed.

The benefits to this type of system can not be ignored. The large base of installed Ethernet systems has reduced the cost of hardware to mass quantity pricing, allowing installation of systems at very reasonable cost. The available equipment allows more flexibility in design and building network systems with off the shelf parts. Network professional and technical expertise is readily available at competitive prices. Many company’s business information systems groups can provide the necessary technical support to operate an Ethernet network system.

Using the same network system as your information group allows a smooth transmission of data between manufacturing computer systems and information computer systems.

Most new programmable logic controllers (PLC) are now Ethernet ready, making it the standard for manufacturing networks. Ethernet networks work. The flexibility of the Ethernet network allows us to use exiting network facilities and equipment. We have developed systems with over 80 PLC’s and several workstations. The ability to integrate Ethernet technology into new and existing manufacturing sites allowed us to surpass customer expectations.