Controls & Automation

Hixson’s Controls & Automation Engineering group is uniquely qualified to help clients understand, select, and implement the right controls solutions for their operations. From feasibility assessments to start-up and commissioning, Hixson’s Controls & Automation Engineers help guide clients through every step.

Industry Segments

Hixson has provided Controls & Automation services for clients throughout the Food and Beverage industry, as well as other GMP segments:

  • Bakery
  • Beverages
  • Dairy
  • Flavors & Ingredients
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Grocery
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Pet Food
  • Plant-Based Protein
  • Prepared & Frozen Foods
  • Snacks

Our Capabilities

Hixson’s Controls & Automation engineers have experience and knowledge to provide a wide variety of capabilities from a small batch process to full packaging line integration:

Rockwell Automation

  • PLCs
    • ControlLogix
    • CompactLogix
    • MicroLogix
    • SLC500 / PLC5
    • Chassis/Flex/Point/EX I/O
  • HMIs
    • FactoryTalk SE
    • FactoryTalk ME
    • RSView32

Aveva Wonderware / ArchestrA

  • Products
    • AVEVA InTouch
    • AVEVA Application Server
    • Historian
    • DA Servers / OI Servers
  • Certified System Integrator:
    • AVEVA System Platform

Inductive Automation

  • Ignition 8.1 Certified and Credentialed

Experience with the Following:

  • Batching / Blending
  • Thermal Processing
  • CIP Systems
  • Packaging Line Integration
  • Material Handling Systems
  • Utility Infrastructure Systems

Services

Whether you’re modernizing an existing process or expanding production capacity, Hixson can provide complete Controls & Automation services to support your facility’s requirements.

  • Business Case Development
  • Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley System Integrator
  • AVEVA Wonderware / ArchestrA System Integrator
  • Front End Project Definition (URS, FDS, etc.)
  • Network Design and Electrical Control & Panel Design
  • PLC Programming and HMI Development
  • Factory Acceptance Tests & Site Acceptance Tests
  • Startup and Commissioning Services

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