Integrating conveyors and manufacturing equipment needs to be a precise and smooth process. One of the larger variables in this process are the controls of the system. In-house controls have many benefits that provide a smooth integration process.

When a company uses a third party to handle the controls on their system, there is a greater probability that the project will take more time to complete. Because of this, it is more practical and timesaving to select an integrator that handles the controls in-house.

In this blog we will show two ways in which in-house controls saves time and show the various in-house controls capabilities that Zeta has to offer.

Providing In-House Controls Saves Time

I. Communication

Working with a company that does in-house controls means that there is no third party involved in that part of the project. A third-party controls company could lead to longer lead times because of the need to relay information through more sources. With in-house controls, project requirements are directly communicated to the team.

Additionally, when a third party becomes involved, there is a chance for miscommunication between the integrator, customer, and the company handling the controls. When the controls are kept in-house, communication is directly between the customer and the integrator and miscommunication can be reduced.  

II. Integration with Mechanical Design

Providing controls in-house allows for the mechanical design to be integrated closely with the electrical design. The mechanical engineers can work directly with the electrical engineers in real time to design a system. Rather than having the mechanical portion of the project designed and then placing the electrical designs on top of that, the two can be created simultaneously to construct a cohesive and optimally designed system.

Zeta’s In-House Capabilities

Platforms Zeta Uses

Allen Bradley PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

Fanuc Robots

Festo Pneumatics and I/O Modules

Weintek HMI (Human Machine Interface)

Pulse Roller Conveylinx

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Zeta Group Engineering is a robotic integrator and conveyor manufacturer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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