Automation Nation is a licensed Professional Engineering firm specialization in industrial automation and control systems.  We leverage over twelve years experience with advanced industrial process and control to assist municipalities, contractors, and manufacturers in reducing costs and complexities with construction projects and plant operations.  Our approach to automation includes deep understanding of the full cycle of technology, from sensors and instrumentation through networking and software. 

Changes to Professional Engineering requirements as they relate to software that controls critical systems are changing how new projects are specified and implemented.  By being a licensed Professional Engineering firm, as well as a licensed electrical contractor, we are able to deliver fully compliant control and SCADA solutions that meet the new engineering regulations.

For more information about our services, please read below or contact us at (713) 675-4999.

Software Engineering

• PLC, HMI, and SCADA Software Engineering that meets the new requirements for software for critical control systems from the TBPE.
• Information Engineering to collect, refine, and manage the vast amounts of data in SCADA and control systems
• Bid specification and requirement assistance for design Engineers, municipalities, and manufacturers
• Comprehensive system testing and simulation for Factory Acceptance Testing hosted at our facility and can include any panels, MCC's, network equipment, workstations and servers for a full test and demonstration.

Network Design and Support

• Advanced Network Expertise in emerging control network technologies including Ethernet and IP.
• SCADA/Control Network Security implementations that prevent unauthorized access but do not restrict operations and development
• LAN/MAN/WAN design and support to integrate plant and remote data into one accessible network
• Machine-to-Machine (M2M) design and hosted services that can provide secure turn-key access to remote process data
• Extensive experience in legacy industrial protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and DH+/DF1 and their integration into new networks

Process Support

• Over twelve years experience in supporting municipal water treatment processes
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Heat-Drying of Biosolids
• Product Handling and Bulk Material Storage
• Cryogenic O2 Generation
• Drinking Water Purification and Distribution