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PLC Programming
Automatic sequences, manual modes, interlocks, recipes, alarms, diagnostics and machine logic.
OEM Machine Automation Solutions for Machine Builders
AUTOMATION PARTNER FOR MACHINE BUILDERS
From Machine Concept to Production-Ready Automation
Neo Technologies provides automation engineering solutions for OEMs, machine builders, special-purpose machines and automated production equipment.
The machine-control architecture can combine PLCs, operator interfaces, electrical controls, servo motion, variable-frequency drives, sensors, pneumatics, industrial networking, machine vision, robotics, safety and digital connectivity.
PLC Programming
HMI Development
Servo Motion
VFD Integration
Electrical Engineering
Machine Vision
Robotics Integration
IIoT Connectivity
OEM ENGINEERING
A Coordinated Machine-Control System
Instead of treating PLC, motion, HMI, robotics and connectivity as isolated technologies, the control architecture can be engineered as one coordinated machine platform.
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MACHINE CONTROL ARCHITECTURE
Complete OEM Automation Architecture
Connect machine sensors, controllers, motion systems, operator interfaces and higher-level manufacturing systems through one coordinated automation architecture.
Field Devices
Sensors • Encoders • Instruments
I/O
Local • Remote • Safety
PLC / PAC
Logic • Sequence • Control
Motion
Servo • VFD • Robot
HMI / SCADA
Operation • Diagnostics
MES / IIoT
Production • Data • Connectivity
OEM AUTOMATION SERVICES
Engineering Services for Machine Builders
Support can cover individual automation activities or a complete machine-control package according to the project requirement.
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HMI Development
Machine overview, commands, recipes, alarms, counters, diagnostics and maintenance interfaces.
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Servo Motion
Position, velocity, torque, indexing and coordinated multi-axis machine motion.
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VFD Integration
Variable-speed control for conveyors, feeders, pumps, rollers, fans and machine mechanisms.
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical architecture, control circuits, I/O engineering, panel layout and documentation.
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Control Panels
PLC, servo, VFD, machine-control and remote-I/O panel engineering.
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Machine Vision
Inspection, presence detection, measurement, identification and reject-control integration.
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Robotics
Robot integration for handling, assembly, tending, palletizing and automated operations.
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IIoT Integration
Machine data acquisition, dashboards, remote monitoring and plant-system connectivity.
MACHINE APPLICATIONS
Packaging & Production Machine Automation
Automation platforms can be developed for standalone OEM machines, special-purpose equipment and complete integrated production systems.
Filling
Sealing
Pouching
Cartoning
Labeling
Case Packing
Conveying
Palletizing
MACHINE AUTOMATION
Machines & Equipment We Can Automate
The control architecture is developed around the machine mechanics, operating sequence, process, motion requirements and required interfaces.
Packaging Machines
Filling • Sealing • Pouching • Cartoning
Assembly Machines
Insertion • Fastening • Pressing • Testing
Special Purpose Machines
Dedicated manufacturing operations
Conveyor Systems
Transfer • Sorting • Tracking • Handling
Pick & Place
Servo • Pneumatic • Robotic handling
Filling Machines
Liquid • Powder • Granule applications
Cutting Machines
Feed • Position • Length • Cut control
Winding Machines
Tension • Traverse • Speed synchronization
Printing Machines
Registration • Web handling • Motion
Inspection Machines
Vision • Measurement • Sorting • Reject
Testing Machines
Functional • Electrical • Pressure • Leak
Press Machines
Servo • Hydraulic • Pneumatic applications
Machine Tending
CNC • VMC • Production-machine loading
Palletizing Systems
Robotic stacking and end-of-line automation
Material Handling
Feeders • Lifters • Transfer • Positioning
Process Skids
Packaged process equipment with PLC/HMI
PRECISION MACHINE CONTROL
Servo & Advanced Motion Control
Precision machinery can require coordinated control of position, velocity, torque and multiple synchronized machine axes.
Absolute Positioning
Relative Positioning
Multi-Axis Synchronization
Electronic Gearing
Electronic Camming
Rotary Indexing
Registration Control
Torque Control
Speed Synchronization
Encoder Feedback
ROBOTICS INTEGRATION
Robots as Part of the Machine
Robots can be integrated with PLC logic, machine safety, conveyors, tooling, fixtures and vision systems to form one coordinated machine sequence.
Pick & Place
Machine Tending
Component Loading
Assembly
Sorting
Palletizing
Material Handling
Vision Guidance
MACHINE VISION
Automated Inspection & Quality Control
Machine vision can be integrated directly into the machine sequence for inspection, verification, identification, measurement and automatic rejection.
Presence Detection
Verify required components before the machine continues its cycle.
Orientation
Check component position and orientation before assembly or processing.
Dimensional Inspection
Evaluate application-specific dimensions and product geometry.
Barcode / QR
Read product identification codes for machine and traceability functions.
OCR / OCV
Read or verify printed characters, labels and production information.
Defect Inspection
Detect configured visual defects and interface with rejection systems.
Robot Guidance
Provide position or orientation information to robotic handling systems.
Traceability
Associate inspection data with product or production information where required.
OPERATOR EXPERIENCE
Smart HMI for Machine Operators & Maintenance
A well-structured operator interface should make the machine easier to operate, configure, troubleshoot and maintain.
Machine Overview
Auto / Manual Modes
Jog Controls
Recipe Management
Production Counters
Alarm History
Fault Diagnostics
Maintenance Screens
Motion Parameters
User Access Levels
MACHINE SAFETY
Safety Integrated into the Control Architecture
Machine-safety architecture should be developed around the machine hazards, mechanical design, operating modes and project requirements.
Emergency Stop
Emergency-stop functions integrated into the machine safety architecture.
Guard Doors
Safety switches and interlocking for guarded machine areas.
Light Curtains
Personnel-detection devices for appropriate machine applications.
Safety Controllers
Safety relays or programmable safety controllers according to requirements.
STO Integration
Drive Safe Torque Off functions where supported and required.
Safety Relays
Monitoring of appropriate safety devices and machine circuits.
Safe Motion
Application-dependent drive and motion safety functions.
Diagnostics
Clear machine-safety status and diagnostic information.
MACHINE CONNECTIVITY
Industrial Communication & Networking
Connect PLCs, HMI, remote I/O, servo drives, VFDs, robots, vision systems and plant networks using protocols appropriate to the selected equipment.
PROFINET
PROFIBUS
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
Modbus TCP
Modbus RTU
CANopen
CAN Bus
J1939
OPC UA
MQTT
IO-Link
RS-485
Industrial Ethernet
INDUSTRY 4.0 FOR OEMs
Build Machines That Can Communicate
Add machine-data acquisition and connectivity so equipment can exchange production and diagnostic information with supervisory and manufacturing systems.
Remote Diagnostics
Provide authorized remote access to machine status and diagnostic information where required.
Production Monitoring
Collect counts, cycle times, operating status, reject information and downtime data.
Alarm Analytics
Record machine events and fault history for operational analysis.
OEE Data
Provide machine data that can support availability, performance and quality analysis.
Condition Monitoring
Collect selected machine, motor, drive and operating parameters for maintenance applications.
MES / ERP Connectivity
Exchange appropriate production information with higher-level manufacturing systems.
OEM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
More Than PLC Programming
Automation engineering can support machine builders from initial architecture through prototype development, repeat-machine standardization and modernization.
Concept Development
Review sequence, I/O, motion and automation architecture.
Component Selection
Select PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, I/O, sensors and communication hardware.
Electrical Design
Develop machine schematics, panel architecture and BOM.
Software Development
PLC, HMI, motion, networking and machine diagnostic software.
Prototype Development
Automation development and debugging during the first machine build.
Standardization
Reusable control architecture, software blocks and HMI templates.
Retrofit
Modernization of existing PLC, HMI, drive and machine controls.
Commissioning Support
Machine testing, debugging, startup and production support.
ENGINEERING WORKFLOW
OEM Machine Automation Project Lifecycle
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Requirement
Understand machine and process.
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Architecture
Select the automation platform.
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Engineering
I/O, electrical and motion design.
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Programming
PLC, HMI, motion and communication.
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Integration
Connect controls and equipment.
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Testing
Verify machine sequences and functions.
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Commissioning
Startup, optimization and handover.
ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION
OEM Project Deliverables
I/O List
Machine input and output information.
Electrical Drawings
Power and control schematics according to project scope.
Panel Layout
Control-panel component arrangement and engineering layout.
BOM
Automation and electrical component bill of materials.
PLC Backup
PLC project backup according to agreed project deliverables.
HMI Backup
Operator-interface project backup where included.
Drive Parameters
Servo and VFD parameter information where applicable.
Documentation
Application-specific operating and engineering records.
OEM AUTOMATION PARTNER
Engineering Focused on the Complete Machine
Machine automation involves more than writing PLC logic. The control system must coordinate electrical, software, motion, operator and communication requirements.
MULTI-TECHNOLOGY
Integrated Engineering
PLC, HMI, drives, servo, networking, vision and robotics.
OEM FOCUSED
Machine Builder Approach
Automation architecture developed around machine requirements.
SCALABLE
From Basic to Advanced
Architecture adaptable from simple machines to multi-axis systems.
LIFECYCLE
Engineering Support
Development, integration, commissioning, retrofit and support.
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FAQ
OEM Machine Automation – Frequently Asked Questions
What is OEM machine automation?
OEM machine automation involves integrating controllers, operator interfaces, sensors, drives, motion systems and other automation technologies into industrial machines.
Can you provide only PLC programming for our machine?
Automation support can cover an individual activity such as PLC programming or a broader package involving HMI, motion, electrical engineering and system integration.
Can servo motors be integrated into an OEM machine?
Servo systems can be integrated for positioning, indexing, synchronized motion, electronic gearing and other precision-motion applications.
Can robots be integrated with PLC-controlled machines?
Robots can exchange control and status information with the machine controller and coordinate with conveyors, tooling, fixtures, vision systems and other equipment.
Can special-purpose machines be automated?
Special-purpose machines can use PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, sensors, pneumatics, vision, robotics and industrial communication depending on the application.
Can existing machines be retrofitted?
Existing equipment can be evaluated for modernization of PLC, HMI, drives, servo systems and machine electrical controls.
Can machine data connect to SCADA or MES?
Depending on the selected equipment and plant architecture, machine information can be exchanged with supervisory and manufacturing systems using appropriate industrial communication technologies.
Can an automation design be standardized for repeat machines?
OEM machine platforms can use standardized electrical architectures, PLC software structures, HMI templates and parameter conventions to support repeat manufacturing.