Acquire Control Systems

Purveyors of Automation peace of mind since 2005. We design, manufacture, install & upgrade PLC Control Systems. 📞 01636 323 888

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are unsung hero's! They are the 'brains' that keep the food on the shelves, water in our homes, help to manufacture virtually every single thing that we buy... and all whilst keeping the lights on!
#Automation #ControlSystems #UKmfg

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

From Water & Wastewater, Energy, Manufacturing, Food & Beverages and Healthcare - we’ve seen increased levels of #Cyber attacks take place across industry. #Automation and #ControlSystems are at risk, which now includes French Supermarket Refrigerators ⬇️ https://t.co/7J0MlJr1Kx

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

RFID Systems can be a game changer when it comes to accurately tracking parts and products throughout the production process. They're often hugely beneficial to Manufacturers and #Automation users who integrate RFID technology within their #ControlSystems.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

The Hoover Dam is famous for its power generation - approx. 4 billion kilowatt-hours per year, equivalent to powering 1.3M homes.

Although the Hydro Electric solution we supplied was considerably smaller, it still allowed accurate control and monitoring... 1/2
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[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

@macdonaldncode Biggest issue when hardware fails/original HMI is damaged and replacement is needed. We get called to users who have no plan in place or don’t realise they have a problem. Add in IIoT safeguards, passwords & user credentials, which can also be unknown, and it can be a challenge.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) reliably Control and Monitor Industrial #Automation & Machinery. They contain bespoke software that's been designed for that specific application - sometimes the only working version of the software in the entire world 👊
#ControlSystems

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

@macdonaldncode You make a great point @macdonaldncode, it needs consideration for sure. Software should be included in the docs handover at the end of every project, or following any updates, so a backup copy is safely secured. Not all devs or suppliers prioritise this and problems can occur.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Getting production lines back up & running at an unearthly hour or PLC upgrades, in harsh environments, one single wire at a time… feels a million miles from ‘kinda chic’.

But totally get the sentiment @Siemens

Every solution should be ‘kinda chic’ to the end user. Love it.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Obsolete #ControlSystems hardware?
Reliability issues with your #Automation?
Whatever you PLC & HMI challenges - we're here to help! We offer FREE Site Surveys of your existing Automation and Machinery.
Contact us to see how we can help.
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[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”

Here’s Fred Dibnah, the legendary British steeplejack from Bolton, doing just that.

In 1979 he took part in this iconic BBC documentary.

#engineering #70s

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are a great way to monitor and control #Automation. However, once they become obsolete, like some Rockwell PanelView Plus HMIs, carful consideration is needed to mitigate the risks of potentially lengthy downtime should they fail.
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[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

The global industrial automation market is projected to grow significantly, expanding from USD 299.21 billion in 2026 to USD 632.12 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 9.8%, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption, Industrial IoT, AI, and smart factory.
#Automation #ControlSystems #UKmfg

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

@BPXelectro Well done to everyone involved.
That’s such a worthy cause.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Big fans of Henry!
Designed, engineered and made in Britain 🇬🇧👊
Great news from Numatic International.
#UKMfg
#Automation

[Jefferson @Jefferson_MFG]

🇬🇧 £85 MILLION UK MANUFACTURING INVESTMENT!

British manufacturer Numatic International, best known for its Henry and Hetty vacuum cleaners, is investing more than £85 million in Somerset to expand production and develop new products.

The investment in the Chard manufacturing hub includes its ongoing 24,500m² expansion, which incorporates a newly opened research and development centre of excellence, a state-of-the-art 8,000-pallet global distribution centre due to be completed in spring 2027, and significant investment in self-generated renewable energy.

Designed, engineered and made in Britain, Henry is the UK’s best-selling domestic vacuum by volume, with over one million units produced every year, and one in four households owning the friendly face of cleaning. Since its launch in 1981, more than 20 million Henrys have been produced.

Founded in 1969 by Chris Duncan, Numatic International employs over 1,200 people and exports its products to more than 100 countries across the world. #UKmfg

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Bench testing PLC code is a great way of trying out new elements and functionality within the code. It allows PLC Programming to be carried out by the programmer away from live automation and often the pressures that go with it.
#Automation
#ControlSystems
#PLCProgrammer

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Biometric switches safeguard #Automation by ensuring machinery access control to only those who are authorised. Here's a Schneider Harmony XB5S type we configured into a #ControlSystem for a #UKAutomotive manufacturer to ensure part quality was maintained during production.

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Learning PLC Programming under pressure from customers, on live projects, isn't fun! So if you're looking to learn or improve your Mitsubishi PLC Programming & Software skills - this guy is worth a follow 👍 #plcprogramming #plcprogrammer #plcengineer #automation #controlsystems

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Control Systems are everywhere!
They keep the lights on, put food on the table and work tirelessly, un noticed everyday in millions of factories, production lines, warehouses & machinery. Many are completely bespoke, one offs, designed for a single application. #Automation

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

It's BOOM time for Industrial #Robots!
The world’s factories now operate 4,664,000 industrial robots — a 9% increase in 2024 alone. Global industrial robot installations forecasted to surpass 700,000 units by 2028, representing CAGR of approximately 7% from 2025–2028
#Automation

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

Positive manufacturing news like this often gets overlooked. It shouldn’t. It’s tremendous. An incredible few days indeed..
#UKMfg
#Automation
#ControlSystems

[Jefferson @Jefferson_MFG]

🇬🇧 An incredible few days for the UK's manufacturing sector with £820 MILLION invested, THOUSANDS of jobs created and secured, and contracts worth over ONE BILLION POUNDS awarded!

Planes, trains and automobiles...

✈️ Airbus is investing £150m and creating almost 500 new jobs at its wing manufacturing plant in Broughton. The aerospace giant is accelerating its global industrial strategy by converting its former A380 wing production facility into an A321 line.

🚗 McLaren Automotive is investing £500m and creating 1,000 jobs across its UK sites. The largest financial commitment in the company's history will ensure all future McLarens are British-built.

🚂 Derby's Alstom site has been awarded contracts worth more than £1 billion to build and maintain a new fleet of trains for TransPennine Express. The huge order is set to support around 350 jobs in Derby and more than 5,500 roles across the UK's supply chain.

🏭 Nissan Motor Corporation announced plans to invest £170m at its Sunderland plant as the Japanese carmaker prepares to build a new model in the UK - the Nissan Kicks.

Not bad for a country that according to some naysayers doesn't make anything any more!

[Acquire Control Systems @AcquireControl]

“There’s more than one way to skin a cat”
There's also more than one way to track & sort items. Sortation systems are fast becoming ubiquitous. No longer the preserve of large Amazon warehouses - numerous small businesses are using this technology too. #ControlSystems #Automation