Global Automation

- exploring innovation.

About Us

At Global Automation, we bring ideas to life, our passion is taking innovation to the next level by applying proven technology to real world applications.

Backed by years of hands-on experience in electronics, embedded systems and PLC programming, building solutions for product development and manufacturing, spanning multiple industries including:

Automotive.
Aerospace.
Defence.
Manufacturing and process control.
Measurement and test systems.
Scientific instrumentation.

We take a truly global approach to engineering, wherever your innovation takes place, we will be there to support you.

Our Services

Automation & PLC development

If your project is taking advantage of Beckhoff Automation technology, then Global Automation can help provide the technical know-how to bring your product to life.

Global Automation can provide a complete system evaluation based on your requirements, including I/O, motion control, IPCs and Beckhoff TwinSAFE components.

Experiecnced with integrating the following fieldbus systems EtherCAT, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP, CANOpen, DeviceNet, CANFD, LIN, RS-232, RS485 and IO-Link.

Test systems

Functional test systems
HIL Test systems from component, sub-system to full system solutions.
Based on industry standard test system platforms such as LabVIEW, Vector and Beckhoff Automation.

Vision systems

If a vision system is required, we can offer vision measurement solutions based on Cognex, NI LabVIEW or Beckhoff Automation vision system software.

Embedded software solutions

At Global Automation, we are the experts in Microchip Technology, specialising in a wide range of microcontroller units (MCUs) including 8-bit, 16-bit, DSCs, and 32-bit MCUs.

We can design an embedded solution for any type of interface including TFT displays, digital, analogue, CAN, LIN, SENT, RS-485, Ethernet, IOT and custom signal conditioning.

PCBA prototyping

We offer PCB design using industry-leading Autodesk Eagle Fusion 360 and Altium.

If PCB assembly is required, we specialise in low-volume prototyping, offering a precision PCB assembly service.

Projects

High Vacuum Physical Vapour Deposition machine

Fully automated in-line PVD machine for coating flat panels.

Services delivered:

TwinCAT PLC programming, including digital twin model PLC.
TwinSAFE PLC programming
TwinCAT HMI.
Beckhoff EtherCAT I/O device selection and integration.
9-axes NC PTP motion control.
RS-485 and RS-232 instrumentation drivers.
Documentation, including operators manual.
On-site and remote commissioning, service and support via TeamViewer.

Vehicle brake pedal assembly and test station

Automated vehicle brake pedal assembly and test station.