Solution
Automation System Integration
Cerebrus integrates automation equipment into unified, controlled systems. Whether you are deploying a new robotic cell, tying several machines into one coordinated line, or modernizing existing equipment, we handle the controls, wiring, programming, and commissioning that make independent components work together reliably.
Robotic cells, PLC programming, and panels
We integrate robotic work cells — mounting and guarding the robot, designing end-of-arm tooling and part presentation, and programming the robot and its supporting equipment to run as a coordinated station. Around it, we design the control architecture that sequences the process, handles sensing and safety, and connects to your wider line or plant systems.
At the core of most integration work is PLC programming and control-panel design. We program industrial controllers for machine sequencing, motion, and I/O, and design and build the control panels in our UL 508A listed shop, so the electrical system is correctly rated, labeled, and documented.
Retrofits and modernization
Existing equipment often has years of useful mechanical life but obsolete or unsupported controls. We retrofit machines with modern PLCs, drives, sensing, and operator interfaces — recovering reliability, adding data and diagnostics, and bringing safety up to current expectations without the cost of a full replacement.
Every integration ends with commissioning: we install, wire, program, and test the system on-site, verify it against agreed acceptance criteria, and train your operators and maintenance staff so the line is fully supported after handover.
Tools & methods
- Robotic cell integration and end-of-arm tooling
- PLC and motion controller programming
- UL 508A listed control panel design and build
- HMI and SCADA-level operator interfaces
- Machine safety design and safety-circuit integration
- Retrofit and controls modernization of legacy equipment
What you receive
- Control architecture and integration design
- PLC, motion, and robot programs
- UL 508A control panels and electrical schematics
- Operator interfaces and diagnostics
- On-site installation, wiring, and commissioning
- Acceptance testing, documentation, and operator training
A typical engagement
Integration engagements begin with a review of your equipment, process, and control requirements. We design the control architecture, build the panels, develop the programs, and commission the system on-site — for new cells, multi-machine lines, or retrofits of existing equipment.
FAQ
System Integration: frequently asked questions
What does automation system integration include?
It covers everything needed to make automation equipment run as one controlled system: control architecture, PLC and robot programming, control-panel design and build, operator interfaces, safety circuits, and on-site installation and commissioning — for a single cell or a full multi-machine line.
Can you integrate robots into a production cell?
Yes. We handle robotic cell integration end to end — mounting and guarding, end-of-arm tooling, part presentation, and programming the robot and supporting equipment to run as a coordinated, safe station tied into your line.
Do you build the control panels yourselves?
We design and build control panels in our own UL 508A listed panel shop, so the panels are correctly rated, labeled, and documented for use in the United States — rather than outsourced and unverified.
Can you retrofit or modernize our existing machines?
Yes. Retrofitting is a core service. We replace obsolete controls with modern PLCs, drives, sensing, and interfaces to restore reliability, add diagnostics and data, and improve safety — extending the life of equipment that is still mechanically sound at a fraction of replacement cost.
Do you commission the system and train our staff?
We install, wire, program, and test the system on-site, verify it against agreed acceptance criteria, and train your operators and maintenance team so the line is fully supported and understood after handover.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you're trying to build or automate. We'll help you scope it and recommend the right approach.