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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