Automation
Control and visualization solutions from PLC to DCS — Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, WinCC Unified and Flowchief SCADA for distributed plants and Industry 4.0.
Request consultationWhat is automation engineering?
What is it?
Automation is the key discipline for controlling, regulating, and monitoring machines and plants. It combines electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science to run and optimize processes without human intervention.
Why does it matter?
Well-thought-out automation is fundamental to competitiveness. It increases productivity, ensures consistently high product quality, improves plant safety, and enables flexible response to market demands.
Your advantage with IOTECH
IOTECH delivers vendor-independent, future-proof automation solutions. We combine deep process understanding with modern technology — from field level to control system.
Our core competencies
From control level to visualization — we cover the entire automation spectrum.
PLC programming
Development, implementation, and commissioning of control logic for Siemens SIMATIC S7, TIA Portal, and Rockwell Allen-Bradley.
DCS / SCADA
Concept and engineering of central supervisory and monitoring systems (e.g. Siemens PCS 7, WinCC) for complex plants.
HMI development
Design of intuitive, ergonomic human-machine interfaces for efficient plant control and diagnostics.
Industrial communication
Planning and configuration of robust networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA.
Databases & historians
Integration of systems for long-term archiving and analysis of process data (e.g. OSIsoft PI).
Application areas
Our automation solutions prove themselves in the most demanding industries.
Chemical & petrochemical
Automation of batch and continuous processes, reactor control, and safety-instrumented plants.
Pharma & life sciences
GMP-compliant automation, batch recording (EBR), and validation support.
Energy & utilities
Control systems for power plants, grid control, and energy generation.
Water & wastewater
Control and monitoring of water works, wastewater plants, and pump stations.
Standards & norms
Our solutions are built on established industry standards for maximum compatibility and safety.
- IEC 61131 (PLC programming languages)
- ISA-88 / IEC 61512 (batch control)
- OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA)
- NAMUR recommendations (e.g. NE 107)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to key questions about automation engineering.
Reference projects
Discover successful projects and real-world applications of our Automation expertise in industry.
Real-world examples from industry
See how we have successfully tackled complex challenges in Automation. Our case studies show concrete approaches and measurable results.
Contact us about Automation
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