Industrial automation
Modern industrial production is hard to imagine without high-technology solutions aimed at raising the efficiency and quality of output.
Industrial automation is the transfer of production tasks from manual to machine labour. It optimises process cycles and minimises human involvement in routine or hazardous operations. The term is broad: automation can mean a partial replacement of manual work at individual stations or complete coverage of every process in the plant. Either way, it is a strategic investment in the predictability and resilience of a business in a competitive market.
Depending on the needs of the plant, industrial automation solutions can be local or large-scale and cover the following areas:
- automation of production lines;
- automation of individual production processes;
- development of control systems.
Examples of processes that can be automated
- Hardfacing and cladding
- Welding of various types (arc, laser, resistance)
- Thermal cutting
- Turning and tilting of workpieces
- Positioning of blanks
- Thermal spraying
- Marking
- Mixing
- Product logistics
- Application of protective coatings
- Deburring and grinding
- Adhesive application
- Geometry inspection
- Loading and unloading of parts
- Transport of raw materials and finished products
- Dosing
- Machine tending
- Unpacking, filling of containers and bottling
What industrial automation is for
The main goal of automating an industrial plant is an efficient and safe production. Automation solves the following tasks systematically:
- Lower production costs. Savings on energy, raw materials and labour through process optimisation.
- Higher labour productivity. Equipment can run around the clock without breaks or downtime, keeping output volumes stable.
- Less human factor. Errors caused by fatigue, inattention or insufficient qualification are reduced to a minimum.
- Stable, controlled quality. Automated inspection systems keep products consistent and compliant with the specification.
- Safer production. Replacing people at hazardous stations lowers the risk of injury and lets staff focus on other tasks.
Which plants need automation
Plants in very different industries need modernisation. Industrial automation is most in demand in the following sectors:
- Machine building and metalworking. Automation of welding (MIG/MAG, laser welding), hardfacing, thermal cutting and assembly of large units.
- Oil and gas and power generation. Manufacture and repair of equipment: mill drums, housings, wheelsets, pipeline components.
- Food and chemical industries. Automation of dosing, mixing of components, unpacking and bottling.
- Building materials. Automated lines for steel structures, rebar cutting and welding of three-dimensional elements.
- Agriculture. Automation of palletizing, stacking and servicing of process vessels.
Stages of an industrial automation project
Teswel takes an end-to-end approach to designing automation systems and integrating them. We do not just supply equipment: we support the project at every stage of implementation.
How a project runs:
- Production analysis and audit. After receiving a request, our specialists visit the customer's site, study the current processes, the product range and the technical specification to identify bottlenecks and shape the concept of the project.
- Design of the automation system. Development of the technical solution, selection of the optimal equipment configuration and a technical and commercial proposal for the customer.
- Selection and manufacture of tooling. We equip projects with products of leading global brands and design and manufacture non-standard tooling at our own facilities.
- Integration and commissioning. Installation, connection, synchronisation with existing systems and testing by our specialists.
- Start-up and training. Putting the equipment into operation and training the customer's staff.
- Service support. Warranty and post-warranty service, consulting and software upgrades when needed.
Automation of production processes is a complex engineering task that requires highly qualified specialists. Teswel provides full-cycle engineering: complete delivery of a project from idea to development and implementation within one company. Instead of working with several contractors at each stage, you get a turnkey package. This approach is far more convenient, and the result is a solution built individually for you that meets all your requirements.
- Our portfolio holds more than 200 completed projects for plants in various industries.
- We are not just integrators but developers and manufacturers: every project is built to the customer's specification and adapted to its production processes.
- We stay in touch, respond promptly to requests, provide consulting and carry out scheduled maintenance.
Projects
FAQ
How much does industrial automation cost?
The cost of a project is individual and depends on the complexity of the tasks, the equipment involved and whether unique tooling has to be developed. We prepare a transparent commercial proposal only after auditing your production and agreeing the technical solution, so that the configuration offers the best balance of price and quality.
How long does implementation take?
Lead times depend on scale. We fix the stages of work in a schedule agreed with the customer and keep to it strictly.
Can existing equipment be automated?
Yes, this is one of our core activities. We modernise outdated machines and lines by integrating modern CNC systems and industrial robots into the existing production infrastructure. This raises efficiency without the cost of replacing the whole fleet.
To order automation or ask a question, submit an enquiry on our website, write to sales@teswel.ru or call +7 800 511-10-50.
